Diseñador/a de Experiencias de Aprendizaje Inmersivo (VR/AR)

Placements24; Región Centro; Hybrid; MXN 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Fully remote work culture

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Diseñador/a de Experiencias de Aprendizaje Inmersivo (VR/AR) to design immersive educational content from a fully remote location in Mexico. You will conceptualize, prototype, and iterate on engaging VR/AR modules that transform how students learn complex subjects.

Ideal candidates have a strong instructional design background, hands-on experience with Unity or Unreal, and a portfolio showcasing immersive education projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field
• Experience designing VR/AR experiences, preferably educational
• Proficiency with 3D modeling, Unity or Unreal Engine, and VR/AR SDKs
• Strong UX design principles and learning theory knowledge
• Excellent communication and collaboration in a remote team

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and develop immersive VR/AR learning experiences
• Collaborate with SMEs and instructional designers to translate objectives
• Create storyboards, prototypes, and user flows for VR/AR educational apps
• Use Unity/Unreal and VR/AR tools to iterate on experiences
• Conduct user testing and refine immersive modules
• Stay updated on VR/AR trends and best practices
• Work within agile remote teams and contribute to strategy

Skills

UX design

Instructional design principles

Communication

Collaborative skills

Portfolio presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Game Design/Interactive Media/Instructional Design/CS

Tools

3D modeling

Unity

Unreal Engine

VR/AR SDKs

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a pioneer in educational technology, is seeking a visionary Diseñador/a de Experiencias de Aprendizaje Inmersivo (VR/AR) to join their innovative team. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within Mexico. You will be at the forefront of creating groundbreaking educational content using Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies. Your role will involve conceptualizing, designing, and prototyping immersive learning experiences that transform how students interact with complex subjects. We are looking for a creative talent with a passion for emerging technologies and a deep understanding of instructional design principles for immersive environments. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced, remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

Conceptualize, design, and develop immersive learning experiences using VR and AR technologies. Collaborate with subject matter experts and instructional designers to translate learning objectives into engaging immersive content. Create storyboards, prototypes, and user flows for VR/AR educational applications. Utilize VR/AR development platforms and tools (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine) to build and iterate on experiences. Conduct user testing and gather feedback to refine and improve immersive learning modules. Stay abreast of the latest advancements in VR/AR technology and immersive learning best practices. Ensure educational content is pedagogically sound and effectively leverages the unique affordances of VR/AR. Work within agile development methodologies in a remote team environment. Contribute to the strategic direction of immersive learning initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Game Design, Interactive Media, Instructional Design, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in designing and developing VR/AR experiences, preferably in an educational context.
• Proficiency with 3D modeling, game engines (Unity or Unreal Engine), and relevant VR/AR SDKs.
• Strong understanding of user experience (UX) design principles, especially for immersive environments.
• Knowledge of instructional design principles and learning theories.
• Excellent creative, visual, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly.
• Experience working in a remote, cross-functional team.
• A portfolio showcasing relevant VR/AR design work is required.

Benefits

This role offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, significant opportunities for professional growth in a cutting-edge field, and a vibrant, fully remote work culture. You will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of education through immersive technologies.