Job Description

Lab Summary: At the XR UX Lab, we are envisioning the future of AR/VR experiences in the context of immersive and intelligent environments. We are a mix of interdisciplinary individuals with expertise in advanced rapid prototyping and AI-first XR user experience design. The XR UX Lab will work closely with the corporate mobile division's UX team and external partners to investigate emerging AR/VR UX technologies and deliver design artifacts that determine the direction of the upcoming XR products at Samsung Electronics. Position Summary: We are looking for a XR UX Designer who will be responsible for being the ultimate creative facilitator, working collaboratively with a cross-disciplinary team to help users achieve their goals and fuse business insights with users' needs to craft great user experience. You will combine the expertise of a technical designer with the human centered of an experience designer. You will bring your unique perspective to transform the R&D technology to user centric product idea. Position Responsibilities: Contribute to product strategy discussion and develop concepts aligned with product goals and strategy. Develop high-level creative concepts for projects; help to refine and further develop these concepts into complete, functional design systems. Articulate design thinking with strong rationale, based on market trends and usage data. Rapidly prototype concepts to demonstrate your design. Demonstrate and communicate clear expectations for quality of work, productivity, communication, and professionalism with team. Work with designers, developers, and PMs to define and meet key milestones as well as create task lists and work estimates. Create and present design solutions and strategies that bring the user story to life for a wide audience, including cross functional teams. Required Skills: Enrolled in a Master's or PhD program in a design discipline, human-computer interaction, games, or computer science.

1. years working on AR/VR projects or products, either in school or industry.
2. years of designing experience using Adobe CS and/or Figma

Able to work with designers, engineers, researchers, and product managers. Able to navigate ambiguous, shifting requirements in a fast-paced environment. Able to communicate ideas visually (user flows and/or storyboards) with your colleagues and revise outcomes based on constructive feedback. Able to show at least one relevant project that has well developed visuals, interactions, product direction, or all three. Comfortable at taking design ownership based on project needs. Ability to develop design independently with guidance from project peers/mentors. Special Attributes: Deep experience with at least one AR/VR headset, especially if you've designed and built for them. Familiarity with a 3D modeling tool (e.g. Blender, Maya, etc.). 2+ years prototyping or programming experience in Unity. Experience working with a framework such as MRTK, XRI, OpenXR, Oculus. Familiarity with user testing in AR or VR. Our total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The hourly pay rate range for roles at this level is listed below, but may be higher or lower in other states due to geographic differentials in the labor market. Within the hourly pay rate range, individual rates depend on a number of factors-including the role's function and location as well as the individual's knowledge, skills, experience, education and training. This is part of our comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits to help you live life well. Hourly Pay Rate Range

$44-$63 USD

Additional Information Be careful not to disclose information related to the trade secrets of your previous or current employer(s) Essential Job Functions This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, and frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers. Samsung Research America is committed to complying with all Federal, State and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the recruiter or email sratalent@samsung.com. Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Samsung Research America is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For more information regarding protection from discrimination under Federal law for applicants and employees, please refer to the links below. Know Your Rights | Pay Transparency Samsung Research America Internship

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