UI Designer (AR/VR)

UI Designer - HIGH CRAFT

Location: New York City, NY (Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite preferred)

About the Opportunity

Join a team designing the next generation of immersive digital experiences for VR and wearable technology. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly creative and detail-oriented UI Designer to help shape intuitive, visually compelling interfaces that will be experienced by users on cutting-edge device platforms.

The ideal candidate is passionate about visual design, thrives in fast-paced environments, and can translate complex requirements into elegant, user-friendly experiences. While experience with VR, AR, or XR is a plus, exceptional visual craft and strong UI execution are the primary focus.

Responsibilities

• Design high-fidelity, production-ready user interfaces for VR and wearable device experiences.
• Create end-to-end user flows, from information architecture and wireframing through final visual design.
• Translate product requirements into intuitive and visually engaging interface solutions.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, including product, engineering, and design teams.
• Maintain visual consistency across experiences and contribute to scalable design systems.
• Iterate quickly based on feedback while balancing multiple projects and priorities.
• Adapt to evolving business needs and support a variety of product initiatives.
• Deliver polished designs that meet a high standard of usability, quality, and visual excellence.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of UI, visual, or product design experience.
• A portfolio showcasing exceptional visual design craft and execution.
• Expert knowledge of typography, color, layout, spacing, iconography, and grid systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Figma and modern design tools.
• Experience designing end-to-end user experiences and interface flows for digital products.
• Strong ability to manage multiple workstreams and changing priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• NYC-based candidates strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing for VR, AR, XR, wearable technology, or emerging device platforms.
• Background in device UI, operating systems, platform experiences, or hardware-adjacent products.
• Motion design experience or a strong understanding of motion principles.
• Experience working within or contributing to established design systems.
• Experience in large-scale consumer product environments.

What Success Looks Like

• Consistently delivers visually polished, production-ready design work.
• Quickly adapts to new product areas and ambiguous problem spaces.
• Balances creativity with practicality to create intuitive user experiences.
• Collaborates effectively across disciplines and incorporates feedback constructively.
• Maintains a high bar for quality, craftsmanship, and execution across all deliverables.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of New York, NY.

Pay & Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90.00 - $110.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in New York,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 2026.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.