Physical Digital Human Experience Designer

Poutrix; Burnaby; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Physical Digital Human Experience Designer, where your creative vision will shape the future of integrated environments. In this remote role, you will lead the design of innovative user-centered experiences, collaborating with diverse teams to merge physical and digital interactions seamlessly. Your expertise in emerging technologies and design tools will empower you to create immersive solutions that enhance accessibility and emotional engagement. If you are passionate about crafting meaningful experiences and making a lasting impact, this opportunity is your chance to shine and contribute to transformative projects that redefine how we interact with our spaces.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in experience design focusing on physical and digital integration.
• Proficient in design tools and methodologies for user-centered solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of integrated user experiences in built environments.
• Collaborate with teams to implement technology solutions enhancing user engagement.

Skills

User-Centered Design

Experience Design

Communication Skills

Gamification

Accessibility Standards

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Design

Human-Computer Interaction

Architecture

Tools

Sketch

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

POSITION - PHYSICAL DIGITAL HUMAN EXPERIENCE DESIGNER

LOCATION - REMOTE

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

We are seeking an innovative and creative Physical Digital Human Experience Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conceptualizing and designing integrated physical and digital interactions across a variety of built environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including clients, architects, technologists, and developers, to craft user-centered solutions that elevate the overall experience of interior and exterior spaces.

Is this you? Please submit your application with a resume and a sample of your project work!

Role accountabilities:

• Lead the ideation, conceptual design, and implementation of user-centered experiences that integrate physical and digital touchpoints across built environments that enhance human interactions with the environment, accessibility, usability, and emotional engagement.
• Develop strategies for incorporating technology (e.g., smart devices, IoT, audio-visual solutions, digital-enabled systems, user engagement platforms, etc.) into physical spaces, ensuring a cohesive and intuitive user experience.
• Partner with stakeholders and work with cross-functional teams to define and implement digital layers, such as immersive audio-visual solutions, mobile apps, smart building systems, AR/VR elements, or interactive kiosks.
• Create prototypes, wireframes, or visualizations for proposed experiences, using tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, or similar design platforms.
• Create immersive visualizations (models and vignettes) for proposed experiences through the use of gaming engines such as Unreal, Unity, and other 3D modeling design tools.
• Conduct meetings to gather feedback and iterate on designs, ensuring they meet both functional and emotional KPIs. Present prototypes and final designs to internal teams, clients, and stakeholders for validation and approval.
• Work closely with architects, interior designers, UX/UI designers, engineering, and technology teams to align the vision, implementation, and integration of digital systems within physical spaces.
• Communicate and present design concepts and experience strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience working on complex experience design with a focus on integrating physical and digital experiences in built environments. Experience in all phases of the project process from conception to implementation.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards, human factors, gamification, and ergonomics in built environments.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Design, Industrial Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field.
• Proven expertise in UX/UI design, service design, and human-centered design and gamification methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of emerging technologies, including IoT, smart building systems, AR/VR, gaming engines (e.g., Unreal), and other digital platforms.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping software.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to work with a range of personalities from stakeholders to internal teams.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life, and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day, which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves accountable for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.