Punchcut is looking for an Immersive Design Intern to join our team. You should have a strong understanding of user-centered design and be comfortable working independently and in collaboration with other designers. Applicants are currently enrolled in an academic program in a related field and are passionate about design that goes beyond the flat screen using motion, prototyping, code, sound + haptics, or space to create innovative solutions to mobile, wearable, spatial, and emerging interfaces. As a Punchcut intern, you'll play an active role on client projects, getting real-world, hands-on experience. Each day you'll learn from insightful and experienced co-workers as valued members of a fast-paced and fun creative team.

In Short

Produce design artifacts such as motion studies, 3D models, sound + haptic guidance, and/or logic prototypes
Go beyond wireframes and mockups to show designs through higher-fidelity media
Design and prototype experiences for emerging interfaces such as IoT, XR, and Automotive
Help with the creation, evaluation, and execution of new tools, workflows, and frameworks
Share your knowledge in new workflows and tools with other project teams
Create conceptual diagrams, use cases, and storyboards
Sketch user scenarios and user interfaces
Participate on multi-disciplinary teams to solve design challenges
Assist other members of the immersive design, interaction design and visual design teams
Experience with digital accessibility thinking is a plus

Requirements

Strong Figma and After Effects experience
Experience designing for web, mobile, and/or emerging interfaces
Education in Computer Science, Motion Design, Interaction Design or related field
Strong understanding and demonstration of user-centered design theory and practice
Comfortable using design tools including Figma and After Effects
3D experience is a plus
Able to bring designs to life using prototyping tools such as ProtoPie, Unity is a plus
Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
Sense of humor and positive, flexible attitude