Junior Content Developer

Prisms VR; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisms VR, a San Francisco-based team transforming K12 STEM education through immersive VR, is seeking a Junior Content Developer to design, script, and refine math and science content for VR and supporting materials.

You will own module content, collaborate with engineers and instructional specialists, and advance experiential learning with creativity and rigor.

Qualifications

• 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 have: background in engineering.
• Familiarity with VR hardware and software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design new math and science modules in VR.
• Review and refine existing content and fully own the content of existing modules.
• Develop, refine, and update curriculum materials for teacher and student use.
• Advocate for content integrity, module quality, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including content developers, engineers, artists, and instructional specialists to ensure clarity and alignment.

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

E QUAL 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.