Junior Content Developer

Prisms VR; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisms VR, a San Francisco-based team transforming K12 STEM education through immersive VR, seeks a Junior Content Developer to design and curate math and science content for VR and accompanying materials.

You will lead the creation of standards-aligned learning experiences, refine existing modules, and collaborate with engineers, artists, and instructional specialists to ensure content clarity and rigor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field required.
• Experience in instructional and/or interactive design.
• Strong written and verbal communication for explaining math and science concepts clearly.
• Ability to think spatially and creatively about STEM concepts.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional time management; can manage multiple projects.
• Able to work independently or in a team.
• Willing to work across EST and PST time zones.

Responsibilities

• Design new math and science modules in VR: research, design, scope, and script standards-aligned learning experiences.
• Lead production of multiple modules simultaneously.
• Review and refine existing content; own content of existing modules; make recommendations.
• Develop, refine, and update curriculum materials; multimedia for teacher and student use.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams: engineers, artists, instructional specialists; clear communication.

Skills

Instructional design

STEM education

Written communication

Spatial thinking

Analytical thinking

Time management

Team collaboration

Cross-time-zone coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Jira

VR hardware (Pico/Quest)

Job description

OUR MISSION

Prisms VR is a San Francisco-based team of educators, game developers, and engineers transforming K12 STEM education through experiential real-world problem-solving powered by the next generation of spatial computing. We utilize immersive Virtual Reality (VR) to engage, inspire, and open pathways to creative problem-solving to improve student engagement and proficiencies in Math and Science across our country and beyond. Our mission is to break down barriers to access and build STEM proficiencies at scale for all students, worldwide.

THE JOB

Junior Content Developer

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a highly skilled content and curriculum designer to join our team and play a crucial role in the development of math and science content, both in VR and in accompanying materials. The ideal candidate will have a passion for experiential education, learning design, and problem-solving, and the ability to think spatially, systemically, and creatively when designing learning experiences.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design new math and science modules in VR :
  • Research, design, scope, and script standards-aligned learning experiences
  • Lead the production of multiple modules simultaneously
• Review and refine existing content:
  • Fully own the content of existing modules
  • Make recommendations for changes as needed
• Develop, refine, and update curriculum materials
  • Create and adjust multimedia materials for teacher and student use
• Advocate for content integrity, module quality, and continuous improvement
  • Fully own and advocate for the accuracy, depth, and rigor of each module
  • Embrace the iterative nature of high-quality content development
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Work closely with content developers, engineers, artists, and instructional specialists to ensure clarity and alignment
  • Communicate frequently and effectively

REQUIREMENTS

• Commitment to transforming and reimagining STEM education
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
• Proven experience in instructional and/or interactive design
• Written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for explaining complex mathematical and scientific concepts clearly and concisely
• Ability to think spatially and creatively about STEM concepts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional time management skills; ability to prioritize and handle concurrent projects
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to flexibly meet across time zones (EST and PST)

NICE TO HAVES

• A background in engineering
• Familiarity with VR hardware and software, such as Pico, Quest, or similar platforms
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Full-time role, fully remote or hybrid (if based near our San Francisco office)
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY WORKPLACE

Prisms is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing an equitable and inclusive work environment that ensures that all applicants and team members are treated with dignity and respect. We will not tolerate any type of discrimination or harassment directed at any applicant or employee because of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran, family, or parental status, or any other protected group characteristic. This equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.