Freelance UX Designer

Vancouver 8 days agoContractor External
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UX Designer is needed in Burnaby, Canada. Client: WhatJobs Direct Location: Burnaby, BC, Canada Job Description Our client, a leader in the Creative & Digital space, is seeking a highly innovative and experienced Senior UX/UI Designer to join their fully remote team. Specializing in immersive experiences, you will be responsible for conceptualizing and designing user-centered interfaces for cutting-edge virtual and augmented reality applications, interactive installations, and other groundbreaking digital products. This role requires a unique blend of creative vision, technical proficiency, and a deep understanding of user behavior in non-traditional digital environments. You will translate complex user needs into intuitive, engaging, and visually stunning experiences. Responsibilities • Lead the design process for immersive digital experiences, from user research and ideation to high-fidelity prototyping and final asset delivery. • Conduct user research, usability testing, and stakeholder interviews to gather insights and define user requirements. • Create detailed user flows, wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for VR/AR applications and other immersive platforms. • Develop intuitive and aesthetically compelling user interfaces, considering spatial design principles and interaction models specific to immersive environments. • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, 3D artists, and engineers, to bring designs to life. • Establish and maintain design systems and style guides to ensure consistency and quality across immersive experiences. • Advocate for user-centered design principles and best practices throughout the product development lifecycle. • Iterate on designs based on user feedback, technical constraints, and business objectives. • Stay current with the latest trends, tools, and technologies in UX/UI design, VR/AR, and immersive technologies. • Mentor junior designers and contribute to the growth and development of the design team. • Present design concepts and rationale clearly and persuasively to stakeholders. • Explore innovative interaction paradigms for spatial computing and mixed reality interfaces. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field. • Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in UX/UI design, with a significant focus on designing for interactive and immersive digital experiences (VR/AR preferred). • Strong portfolio showcasing a range of high-quality immersive design projects, demonstrating expertise in user-centered design principles and visual aesthetics. • Proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Unity/Unreal Engine for prototyping). • Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing. • Understanding of 3D principles, spatial design, and human factors in immersive environments. • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote, fast-paced environment. • Experience with design systems and component-based design. • A passion for pushing the boundaries of digital interaction and user experience. Additional Information Shape the future of immersive design with us. Posted in 17 hours