Who We Are:
Embodied Labs is a leading immersive training company on a mission to transform the way we care for each other. By providing professional and family caregivers with an innovative empathy training and learning platform, we are committed to enhancing the quality of care delivered to individuals across the entire lifespan. Our state-of-the-art technology has been leveraged by 100+ organizations across senior services, government, academia, enterprises, and healthcare providers in 30+ US states and four countries. In addition to winning numerous awards such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Global Immersive Education Prize, we have been featured in Oprah Magazine, CNN International, CBS, and The New York Times. As our team expands, we are seeking to bring on board a Product Designer who can help take our products to the next level and create transformative experiences for our customers.
Job Overview:
As a Product Designer, you will be an integral part of our team, working collaboratively with the Product Management and Engineering teams to develop intuitive user experiences (UX) and interfaces (UI) for our customers in the professional and informal caregiving industry. You will be a proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and can effectively work with others to deeply understand end-user needs, thoughtfully solve pain points, identify strategic opportunities, and design engaging, functional, and memorable interactions. Our ideal candidate will have substantial experience in UX/UI design, with a focus on immersive reality (XR/VR) and game design. As a contract-to-hire consultant, your transition to full-time employment with salaried compensation will be considered after a 3-6 month trial period.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate ideas and concepts into effective wireframes, prototypes, and visual designs.
- Design and develop captivating and user-friendly WebXR and VR interactive experiences and gameplay for our users.
- Work with the Engineering team to perform quality assurance testing and confirm the accurate implementation of designs on various devices and platforms.
- Conduct user research and usability testing to validate design decisions and make data-driven recommendations that improve our users’ experience.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality products.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong portfolio of past design work.
- Experience in UX design, UI design, product design, and/or game design.
- Some programming experience in JavaScript and three.js.
- Familiarity with designing for XR and VR.
- Proficiency with design tools such as Sketch, Figma, or Adobe Creative Suite.
- Experience with user research and testing methodologies.
- Excellent understanding of the principles and best practices of user-centered design and accessibility standards (e.g., W3C, universal design, multi-lingual support).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively articulate design decisions, ask questions, and provide constructive feedback.
- Strong creative problem-solving skills.
Ideal Candidate:
- Demonstrates the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Possesses a strong passion for creating innovative and engaging user experiences.
- Thrives in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Exhibits adaptability, flexibility, resourcefulness, and reliability, especially when driving multiple projects.
- Possesses a growth mindset with insatiable curiosity and an eagerness to learn.
- Possesses a genuine passion for shaping the future of healthcare and making the world a better place.
Benefits:
- Compensation: $40-$65/hour
- Contract-to-Hire (3-6 months) with a possible opportunity for full-time employment.
Other Details:
- To be considered for this position, please send a brief cover letter explaining your interest in Embodied Labs, a link to your portfolio, and a resume to snow@embodiedlabs.com.
- This position is fully remote with periodic travel for in-person team collaborations.
- US citizens only. Candidates located in Western USA are preferred.
Embodied Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
