Engaged Media is hiring: Senior UX/UI Designer in Houston

Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior UX/UI Designer to lead the design and user experience strategy for our cutting-edge AI-driven AR/VR and mixed reality applications, as well as our SaaS platform solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of immersive technologies, exceptional design skills, and a passion for creating intuitive, engaging, and visually stunning user interfaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Leadership: Lead the UX/UI design process from concept to implementation, ensuring a seamless user experience across AR/VR, mixed reality, and SaaS platforms.
• User-Centered Design: Develop user personas, journey maps, and wireframes to define the user experience and identify design opportunities.
• Prototyping & Wireframing: Develop interactive prototypes, wireframes, and design concepts to visualize ideas and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Visual Design: Craft aesthetically appealing and consistent user interfaces that align with branding guidelines while enhancing usability and engagement.
• Interaction Design: Design intuitive and immersive interfaces for AR/VR/MR applications that enhance user interactions in 3D and spatial environments.
• AR/VR/MR Solutions: Apply best practices for designing in mixed reality, including spatial UX/UI principles and holographic design patterns.
• SaaS Platform Design: Craft compelling dashboards, analytics tools, and user workflows tailored to AI-driven solutions. Optimize designs for cross-platform accessibility and scalability.
• Collaboration: Work closely with developers, product managers, and AI/ML teams to ensure designs are feasible, technically sound, and effectively implemented.
• Accessibility & Inclusivity: Advocate for accessibility standards, ensuring designs are inclusive and meet diverse user needs.
• Emerging Trends: Stay up to date on the latest trends in UX/UI design, AR/VR, and AI technologies to integrate innovative approaches into projects.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive design documentation and guidelines for consistent implementation across products.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in UX/UI design, with at least 2 years focused on AR/VR, mixed reality, or 3D applications.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools like Sketch, Proto.io, or Axure RP.
• Experience designing for AR/VR platforms (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine) and familiarity with 3D modeling tools (e.g., Blender, Maya) is a plus.
• Solid understanding of AI/ML concepts and their application in UX design.
• Proven ability to create visually compelling and user-friendly designs for both desktop and mobile platforms.
• Strong knowledge of design systems, usability principles, and accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and rationale to diverse audiences.
• Strong portfolio showcasing relevant UX/UI projects, with emphasis on AR/VR and SaaS platforms.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with motion graphics and animation for immersive experiences.
• Knowledge of front-end development languages (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Agile development processes and tools like Jira and Confluence.

Join us in shaping the future of immersive user experiences to redefine the way users interact with technology in immersive and intelligent environments.