Prototyper (100% Remote in Denver, CO, New York, NY, Houston, TX, Los Angeles, CA, San Diego, CA, Burlingame, CA)

Our Customer’s mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through their family of apps and services, they are building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together.

Remote Options: The position is 100% remote to the locations below.

• Denver, CO
• New York, NY
• Houston, TX
• Los Angeles, CA
• San Diego, CA
• Burlingame, CA

We are seeking a Prototyper on a contract basis to help support our customer’s business needs. This role will research, design, and create prototypes in the required areas including augmented and virtual reality. A typical prototype is responsible for building and enhancing prototyping platforms in partnership with other prototypers and technical teams.

What You’ll Do:

• Research, design, and create interactive prototypes.
• Collaborate with other technical teams to build and enhance prototyping platforms.
• Set up and maintain prototypes and present to various audiences.
• Communicate analysis them to your cross-functional partners.
• Give and solicit real-time feedback from others in order to approve the quality of the product.
• Partner effectively with PMs, engineers, user researchers, content strategists & QA, overseeing the implementation of the user experience from product conception to launch - as well as post-launch design support.
• Contribute to strategic decisions, working with the Design, Product and Executive teams.
• Create product-ready assets for internal rapid testing and external release.
• Advocate for product design throughout the Company.

Must-Haves:

• 3-5 years of work experience.
• Experience with real-time 3D development.
• Expert programming ability in one or more languages (C#, C/C++, Python, Java).
• Experience with AR/VR and game development.
• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills and problem solving ability are required.
• Expert ability to visualize in 3D and understand aesthetic aspects of design.
• Previous experience using the computer to create layouts and generate new images.
• Expert problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience required in Unity (not Game Artists).
• Experience working with user research and/or engineers
• Ability to articulate the goal of their prototype, how they achieved it, or why they were unsuccessful.
• Ability to visualize in 3D and understand aesthetic aspects of design.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience required.

Hours & Location:

• M-F, 40 hours/week. This role is 100% Remote.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States and are required to have US residency at the time of application.

Perks are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, FSA, Commuter Benefit Program
• Accrued PTO: Up to 15 days per 12 months on assignment
• New Child Benefit: Up to $4,000 for the birth or adoption of a child while on assignment (conditions apply)

Please note: In order to create a safe, productive work environment, our client is requiring all contractors to be fully vaccinated according to the CDC guidelines (please inform your employer if you need a medical or religious exemption). Prior to onboarding, contractors will be required to attest that they are fully vaccinated. Boosters are required to be received by March 28, 2022, or six months after receiving the final dose of the original vaccination series, whichever is later. The expected Return to Office date is July 2022