Lead VR Designer Quiet Forces London B2B contract Mid-senior level Executive & Management Game … Part Time

VR Expert

We are looking to bring onboard an innovative Lead VR Designer with a knack for creating captivating user experiences. The ideal candidate will exhibit a balance of creativity and technical prowess, thriving in both autonomous and collaborative settings. Your insights and design expertise will be instrumental in bringing the magical universe of Hark to life.

As our Lead VR Designer, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the narrative and visual aesthetics of Hark, contributing significantly to a project that innovatively bridges entertainment with positive impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design of game levels, characters, and user interfaces, ensuring a harmonious blend with the narrative and therapeutic objectives of Hark.
• Collaborate closely with the Lead VR Developer and Creative Director to ensure seamless integration of design and technical elements, creating an engaging and therapeutic user experience.
• Exhibit a high level of autonomy in making design decisions, while also actively engaging with the team to align design elements with overall project objectives.
• Support user testing initiatives in December, collecting and integrating user feedback to refine design elements.
• Engage in regular communication with other key team members, contributing to a cohesive and effective project development process.
• Takes initiative to constantly integrating novel AI-based tools into workflow
• Stays up to date and swiftly integrates new development processes

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in VR design, with a strong portfolio showcasing your ability to create engaging and visually appealing game environments.
• Proficiency in design software and tools, with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and ideas effectively.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team, adapting to the evolving needs of the project.
• The ideal candidate will have an interest or experience in the therapeutic gaming sector and a passion for promoting mental well-being through interactive media.

Bonus Abilities:

• Proficiency in 3D character modelling
• Proficiency in 3D character animation
• Location: London, UK (Ideally in-person, Remote working within the UK is viable)
• Contract Term: October 1 – January 1 (with potential for long-term engagement)

Application Process:

To apply, please submit a concise resume, portfolio showcasing relevant VR game design work, and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the role. Please mention “Lead VR Designer Application – Your Name ” in the subject line.

We appreciate your interest in joining our team at Quiet Forces. Successful candidates will be contacted for further steps in the application process.

Quiet Forces is a new kind of game development studio creating a video game and wellness app hybrid,embedded in an immersive and fantastical narrative-based adventure.

We’ve gathered a world-class team and secured grant funding for R&D and prototype development.

By joining our team, you’ll experience and contribute to the growth of a mission-based, future-oriented startup from its early stages. You’ll be a part of thegrowing movement towards ‘restorative gaming’:a design approach promoting fun yet non addictive gameplay,stimulates imagination, open-mindedness, and self-development,helping to shape a more healthy relationship with our technology. We are building the organisation with the same principles in mind, to enable your top contribution to shaping restorative gaming.

We are in a rapid hiring phase to further progress our project which is already more than halfway through an Innovate UK (UK government) funded grant. The upcoming transition to fundraising presents a unique and exciting challenge and opportunity for you to join the team long-term. We are keen to create a culture and work environment to leverage your strengths and talent.