Staff 3D/Interaction Designer

BA/BS Degree in Design, HCI, HMI, or a related field
9+ years of professional experience in design in R&D and/or production
Strong technical background and solid knowledge of novel interaction technology
Proven track record to work both independently and with a diverse team including designers, researchers, engineers, and managers
Experience co-designing and co-developing complex systems with Engineers and experts of other disciplines
Skilled at using industry standard design and documentation tools, depending on design subspecialty (e.g., Figma, Maya, Unity, etc.)
Portfolio that highlights multiple projects of usable interfaces and interactions
Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly across different audiences
Have a high level of initiative and self-motivation, work without direct supervision
Ability to complete tasks within given time constraints
Very strong attention to details in thinking, implementation, and documentation

Ownership and delivery of the complete interaction design process including storyboards, wireframes, flow diagrams, and mockups
Work with management partners to incorporate business needs into proposed designs
Work closely with HMI researchers to prototype interactions and 2D and 3D assets needed for user studies
Work closely with HMI researchers to understand the results of past HMI prototypes to inform the design space constraints and technical feasibility
Work with software and hardware developers to provide specifications for implementation
Develop and use a design language to ensure consistency among all modalities and features throughout the user journey
Lead an external design agency to deliver final high-fidelity visuals
Work with UX researchers to test the usability and acceptance of interactions and iterate designs
Develop acceptance testing criteria to ensure that implemented features match original design intent
Scout, conceptualize, and develop new interaction technology and concepts

5+ years of experience working on HMI design for autonomous and semi autonomous systems and machines
Working knowledge of Unreal Engine and driving simulator technology