Interactive UX-UI Designer – London

<h3><strong>Interactive UX-UI Designer</strong></h3> <h4><strong>Job Type: Full-Time.</strong></h4> <h4><strong>Starting Salary: </strong>£48246 – £58318 per annum + 48246 plus benefits</h4> <p><em>To find out more about the job please click the ‘apply for job’ button to be taken to Imperial job site</em></p> <h4><strong> </strong></h4> <p><strong>About the role</strong></p> <p>Are you a creative UX/UI Designer with a passion for crafting intuitive digital experiences and immersive technologies? Do you enjoy turning complex ideas into engaging, user-centred solutions across web, VR, AR and XR platforms? Are you excited by the opportunity to work with developers, 3D artists, educators and researchers to shape the future of interactive learning? Then the role of Interactive UX-UI Designer could be for you!</p> <p><strong>What you would be doing</strong></p> <p>As an Interactive UX-UI Designer within the Digital Media Lab, you will play a central role in designing and shaping immersive interactive experiences across XR (Extended Reality), virtual reality, augmented reality, and web-based learning environments. You will contribute to the planning, research, prototyping, and delivery of user-centred educational applications, gamified learning systems, virtual laboratories, and immersive media experiences.</p> <p>You will support UX and UI strategy and design across XR and interactive media projects, ensuring intuitive, accessible, and engaging user experiences across multiple platforms including VR, WebXR, mobile, and desktop applications. You will collaborate closely with Unity developers, 3D artists, producers, educators, and researchers to translate complex requirements into meaningful and effective immersive experiences. </p> <p>You will also contribute to establishing UX/UI best practices, design systems, interaction standards, and research-driven workflows to support scalable and maintainable XR media production.</p> <p><strong>What we are looking for</strong></p> <ul> <li>Proven experience in UX/UI design for digital products, interactive applications, or immersive experiences, with a strong portfolio demonstrating user-centred design.</li> <li>Practical experience designing for XR, VR and/or AR environments, including immersive, spatial and interactive user experiences.</li> <li>Strong understanding of UX methodologies, human-centred design principles, accessibility standards, and usability best practice.</li> <li>Experience conducting user research, usability testing, accessibility evaluation, and translating insights into effective design solutions.</li> <li>Proficiency in industry-standard UX/UI design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Unity, or similar platforms.</li> <li>Experience creating wireframes, interaction flows, prototypes, design systems, and responsive user interfaces across multiple platforms.</li> <li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to gather requirements, present design concepts, and work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.</li> <li>Strong problem-solving, organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and translate complex technical requirements into intuitive user experiences.</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Please see the job description for a full and detailed list of requirements. </span></strong></p> <p><strong>What we can offer you</strong></p> <ul> <li>This role offers a unique balance of design, creativity, and innovation, with the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects that push the boundaries of interactive media, XR, and online learning.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.</li> <li>Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).</li> <li>Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.</li> <li>Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.</li> <li>Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various <a href="https://www.imperial.ac.uk/equality/staff-networks/">staff networks</a> and resources to support your personal and professional <a href="https://www.imperial.ac.uk/health-and-wellbeing/">wellbeing</a>.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Further information</strong></p> <p>This is a full-time post.</p> <p>This role is for a fixed-term contract for 12 months initially.</p> <p>If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Robyn Lowe <a href="mailto:r.lowe@imperial.ac.uk">r.lowe@imperial.ac.uk</a></p> <p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SW1wZXJpYWxDb2xsZWdlLjgxNTk0LjEzMDkyQGltcGVyaWFsY29sbGVnZS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif"></p>

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