Immersive Design Intern - Remote

Overview

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Paid and sabbatical time off
• 401k plan
• Allowances for technology and home office set up
• Professional development and wellness support