Job Functions1. Designing visually compelling concepts2. Collaborating with product managers and engineers to create highimpact AR projects3. Developing and maintaining a consistent visual style across all projects
Job Requirements1. 2+ years professional experience in visual and motion design2. 2+ years professional experience working on highquality projects with engineers, product management, and UX3. Strong portfolio showcasing 2D and 3D design experience4. Ability to convey spatial concepts to diverse audiences5. Capable of managing multiple projects with acute attention to detail
Skills1. Strong portfolio showcasing 2D and 3D design experience2. Proficient in typography, layout, and color3. Ability to convey spatial concepts to diverse audiences4. Capable of managing multiple projects with acute attention to detail5. Passionate about augmented reality and its potential!
Niantic’s Design Team seeks a Visual & Motion Designer to work together with us and help craft the future of Niantic's games and platform technology!
Niantic Art/UX/Design works with some of the world's most advanced AR technologies to design visually innovative, bleeding-edge mobile experiences for tens of millions of users worldwide, encouraging discovery, exercise, and meaningful social experiences.As a Visual & Motion Designer, you will work closely with the user experience (UX) team to shape the visual and interactive elements of Niantic's augmented reality (AR) and mapping experiences. This individual will collaborate with product managers and engineers to create high-impact and strategic projects that push the boundaries of spatial computing and mapping.
Are you ready to make an impact?
Responsibilities
- Design visually compelling concepts, wireframes, mockups, specs, and final designs to convey UX flows, motion design, and spatial computing concepts in Niantic’s visual style.
- Iterate on designs based on research study outcomes, product goals, and feedback from key collaborators and leadership.
- Collaborate with product managers and engineers to provide visual art and motion design support on high-impact AR projects.
- Work closely with engineers to through production to ensure designs as implemented as intended.
- Develop and maintain a consistent visual style across all projects.
Qualifications
- 2+ years professional experience in visual and motion design.
- 2+ years professional experience working on high-quality projects with engineers, product management, and UX.
- Strong portfolio showcasing 2D and 3D design experience.
- Ability to convey spatial concepts to diverse audiences.
- Capable of managing multiple projects with acute attention to detail.
- Proficient in typography, layout, and color.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced hybrid environment and handle stress appropriately and/or ability to solve practical problems and be sufficiently adaptable to handle dynamic situations with little advance notice.
- Experience working on cross-functional teams with ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal communications, including asynchronous interactions with others.
- Passionate about augmented reality and its potential!
Plus If…
- Professional experience includes production design for mobile (including mobile AR), spatial design, and/or virtual or augmented reality headsets.
- Professional experience working on spatial design projects from concept through launch.
- Proficiency in end-to-end user experience design or prototyping.
The hourly rate for this role is between $55.00/hr - $90.00/hr.This is a contractor position and the work should be performed based on service agreement and SOW. Niantic will not offer Contractor direct employment contract, salary, benefits, equities, or any compensation associated with employment.
Life at Niantic
Niantic is the world's leading AR technology company, sparking creative and engaging journeys in the real world. Our products inspire outdoor exploration, exercise, and meaningful social interaction.
Originally formed at Google in 2010, we became an independent company in 2014 with a strong group of investors including Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, and Alsop Louie Partners. Our current titles include pioneering global-control game Ingress, and record-breaking AR game Pokémon GO. Our third title, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, is currently in development.
Niantic is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
We're a hard-working, fun, and exciting group who value intellectual curiosity and a passion for problem-solving! We have growing offices located in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Bellevue, Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Hamburg.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Diverse voices hiring2. Supportive and inclusive workplace3. Global offices (San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, Bellevue, London, Tokyo, Hamburg, Hyderabad, Zurich)4. Hardworking, fun, problem-solving group5. Hybrid first company model6. Augmented reality and mobile gaming industry leader7. Product analysis and market data passion
