VR Content & Experience Design Lead

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and retirement fund

Generous annual leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead VR Content Creator & Experience Designer in George, Western Cape to lead the design and development of cutting-edge VR experiences. You will guide a multidisciplinary team of designers and developers, shaping narrative flow and UX across immersive environments.

The role requires 7+ years in digital content or VR, strong leadership, proficiency with Unity/Unreal Engine, and a standout portfolio.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in digital content creation, game design, or experience design with VR focus.
• Proven lead or supervisory experience guiding creative teams.
• VR design principles, user interaction in 3D, and narrative design for immersive platforms.
• Proficiency with Unity, Unreal Engine and 3D modeling software.
• Strong UX/UI design for VR and excellent communication skills.
• A strong portfolio of VR projects is mandatory.
• Experience with motion capture and real-time rendering is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualization, design, and development of innovative VR content from ideation to delivery.
• Direct and mentor a team of VR designers, artists, and developers.
• Define and refine UX for VR applications and ensure intuitive interaction.
• Oversee production pipelines, timelines, and budgets.
• Collaborate to explore and implement new VR technologies and interaction paradigms.
• Create storyboards, prototypes, and design docs communicating vision and requirements.
• Conduct user testing and iterate based on feedback.
• Present progress and concepts to stakeholders and leadership.
• Stay updated on VR hardware, software, and trends.

Skills

VR design

Leadership

UX/UI for VR

Narrative design

Communication

User psychology

Mentoring

Storytelling

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

3D modeling software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead VR Content Creator & Experience Designer in George, Western Cape to lead the design and development of cutting-edge VR experiences. You will guide a multidisciplinary team of designers and developers, shaping narrative flow and UX across immersive environments.

The role requires 7+ years in digital content or VR, strong leadership, proficiency with Unity/Unreal Engine, and a standout portfolio.