Technical Designer

Apply only if you are US permanent resident/citizen and reside within Tri-state area (New York / New Jersey / Connecticut).

You will work as a consultant contractor (1099) for this role to work for a government agency, however your contract will be directly with errorHandle. We are in the process of submitting a proposal for a government contract and need to submit the selected candidate details as part of the requirements for different positions and this position is one of the fulfilments.

By submitting this form you are giving the consent to errorHandle to share your information with the government agency as part of proposal submission also we might ask you to provide more information or complete other forms as required by the government agency.

We will notify you once the contract is awarded then you should be available to start the job right away. Estimated starting the contract is May-June and we will notify the selected candidates once confirmed by the government agency.

Application requirement:

All candidates:

• Submit a resume including related work experience, education and any certifications.
• Submit your hourly rate expectation.
• Submit availability to start including planned/expected any time off for the rest of the year plus if you are planning to work in other jobs/projects while you are on this project.
• Consent to provide any related information or complete forms as required.

Selected candidates (estimated to be contacted in April-May):

• Provide any information that has been changed since submitting your application.
• Present in an online/in-person interview with errorHandle as well as the government agency.

Responsibilities:
Work with teams to conceptualize, define, design, build, and test new software
algorithms and hardware components.
Design and develop virtual and/or augmented environments using existing and
future generations of VR/AR hardware and software.
Work within rapid-prototyping, iterative design and development environment.
Prototype and build mobile apps that utilize AR/VR in Unity/C#.
Build with the latest mixed reality hardware (HoloLens, Leap Motion, Vive/Rift,
etc..).
Make 3D CAD models, search out materials, components, and systems of the
product.
Good understanding of usability and user-centric design. Expert level proficiency in
design tools (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch).
An understanding of best UX and research practices with a focus on cutting edge
platforms.
Conduct user testing and incorporate usability feedback into design decisions.
Creation of mock-ups, flows, wireframes, and prototypes.
Work with software engineers and designers to execute UX/UI specs.
Qualifications:
Good understanding of usability and user-centric design. Expert level proficiency in
design tools (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch).
Strong 3D & motion skills (After Effects, Grasshopper).
Understanding and fluent usage across a broad spectrum of technologies including
(but not limited to): JavaScript/NodeJS, HTML/CSS, XML/JSON, and
Responsive/Adaptive Design.
4+ years of experience as a UX/UI designer.
The ability to create functional prototypes using Unity 3D.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $36.00 - $95.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Are you US permanent resident/citizen and reside within Tri-state area (New York / New Jersey / Connecticut)?
• How many years related experience do you have?
• Describe your recent experience with similar projects?
• How will you suggest improvements if you disagree with an existing process?
• How would you measure or assess a potential problem?
• What's your hourly rate expectation?
• What is you availability to start?
• Do you give us the consent to share your information with the government agency who you will work with as part of proposal submission?
• Can you tell us about any skills or experience you have that might be helpful in this job?
• What motivates you to do a great job at work, other than the paycheck?
• Tell us about a time when you found it difficult to work with someone. How did you handle the situation?

Work Location: In person