Senior VR Experience Designer — Remote & Immersive

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock option plan

Home office stipend

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Unlimited paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive virtual community

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly creative Senior Virtual Reality Experience Designer to join a fully remote team focused on immersive storytelling and engaging VR experiences. You will conceptualize and prototype VR interfaces, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and guide projects from concept to launch.

The ideal candidate has a strong VR/AR design portfolio, proficiency with Figma, Adobe XD, and Unity UI Toolkit, and a passion for gaming and accessible design.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a UX/UI Designer with a VR/AR focus.
• Strong portfolio showcasing innovative VR interaction design and user experience solutions.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Unity's UI Toolkit.
• Understanding of VR development pipelines and technical constraints.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills, particularly in a remote setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, CS, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with 3D modelling software (e.g., Blender, Maya) is a plus.
• Passion for immersive technologies and gaming.
• Familiarity with game design principles is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design intuitive and engaging VR UX/UI interfaces and interaction models.
• Create detailed design docs, wireframes, user flows, and prototypes for VR experiences.
• Collaborate with VR developers, 3D artists, sound designers, and project managers to ensure design integrity.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to gather feedback and iterate on designs.
• Translate complex ideas into immersive visual and interactive VR experiences.
• Stay updated on trends, technologies, and best practices in VR development.
• Contribute to the creative vision and strategic direction of VR projects.
• Ensure accessibility and inclusivity in the design process.
• Mentor junior designers and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

UX/UI Design

VR/AR Design

Prototyping

Communication

Independent Work

Education

Bachelor's degree or related field

Tools

Figma

Adobe XD

Unity UI Toolkit

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly creative Senior Virtual Reality Experience Designer to join a fully remote team focused on immersive storytelling and engaging VR experiences. You will conceptualize and prototype VR interfaces, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and guide projects from concept to launch.

The ideal candidate has a strong VR/AR design portfolio, proficiency with Figma, Adobe XD, and Unity UI Toolkit, and a passion for gaming and accessible design.