UI Designer/Prototyper - Apple Vision Pro

Company: Apple
Company: Apple
Location: Seattle, Washington, United States
Department: Design
Posted on: 2023-10-30 01:06
Summary Posted: Sep 7, 2023 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200497405 Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with your physical space. It will allow us to do the things we love in ways never before possible — all while staying connected to the people around us. The Vision Products Group is seeking a Product Designer/Prototyper to help build applications and prototypes for a new medium, and to help drive development of future-facing products. We build technology that inspires people. What inspires you? We are looking for a collaborative and curious innovator to join our cross-functional team to bring ideas to life. Key Qualifications Key Qualifications 10+ Years in art production, content creation, UI design Portfolio and/or reel showing UI and motion design in varying visual styles, for platforms including mobile, 3D applications and/or games Proficient in iterative UI/UX design, including sketches, wireframes, concept, and feature development in close collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders Excellent visual, communication, and presentation skills to help others understand design rationale and product decisions Excellent eye for detail. Ability to deliver beautiful, high quality visual targets and polished, ship-ready assets for a variety of platforms Experience with rapid prototyping, with a good intuition and communication in making time vs. complexity tradeoffs Can create a range of styles for concepting backgrounds, characters, and items. Description Description In this role, you will investigate, concept, and prototype new experiences for MR using evolving technologies. Your work will help shape and inform our current and future products. You will work closely with other Apple designers, artists, and engineers to craft transformative, empowering experiences for our audiences. You should be able to balance customer needs with technical constraints to help realize the team’s ideas, translating these ideas into extraordinary, compelling visuals and actionable design recommendations. You will join projects at varying stages of production, ranging from rapid prototyping, to delivering scalable production assets, to polishing and optimizing UI assets for shipping, working closely with engineering to ensure a high-quality product. This role requires attention to detail, curiosity, adaptability, and thoughtfulness as you produce visually beautiful content and interactive experiences while helping the team navigate through unusual technical challenges. Education & Experience Education & Experience BS or MS in Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Information Science / BA in Interaction Design or Digital Media / Equivalent industry experience. Additional Requirements Additional Requirements - Experience designing or implementing new UI systems and tools. - Knowledge of macOS and iOS design principles - Understanding of 3D content principles and hands-on experience working with one or more 3D engines and/or APIs, such as Unity, Unreal, ARKit/RealityKit - Hands-on experience working with 3D content creation tools such as Houdini, Maya, Blender, etc. Pay & Benefits Pay & Benefits At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $152,400 and $229,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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