Design Director (Contract - Long-Term)

Overview :

Design Director (Partner) - ContractLocation : Greater Seattle AreaJob Type : Full-time, Director LevelReports into : Studio ManagerCompany Overview : Analog is a company with a mission to build solutions that will empower people to stop living behind the

digital

world of GUIs and start remembering how to live in our rainbow-filled

analog

world.We are focused on building solutions that allow people to

engage

with the physical world and bridge the gap between the analog and digital worlds. We believe that as technology advances, it is important to draw inspiration from the analog world and create solutions that allow machines to understand and interact with physical space.At Analog, come join us on our journey as we work on Mixed Reality and AI interfaces that can sense and understand the real world, and we aim to

create

an interface that blends the analog and digital worlds seamlessly.Job Summary : We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Design Director to drive the overall delivery of the user experience flow and design language of our product. As the Design Director, you will be responsible for driving UI / UX consistency, usability, user engagement, out-of-box experience (OOBE), and any other artifacts related to the use of the product. You should have strong experience delivering design in 3D HMDs and an understanding of the constraints and design optimizations needed for AR / VR.Qualifications : Requirements : Bachelor's degree in design or a related fieldAt least 8 years of experience in design direction, including experience delivering design in 3D HMDs and an understanding of the constraints and design optimizations needed for AR / VRStrong portfolio showcasing a range of design styles and techniques.Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically.Strong communication and collaboration skillsAdditional InformationAnalog reserves the right to change this job description to meet the business needs of the organization.We are dedicated to creating a work environment that is inclusive and welcoming for all individuals. We value diversity and strive to create an atmosphere where everyone feels respected and valued. Analog is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind; Analog is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment, we value representation, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We recognize that a fitting candidate may come from a less traditional background and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply for any open positions within our organization, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.Responsibilities : Responsibilities : Lead the design team in the development and delivery of high-quality user experience flow and design language for our product.Manage and mentor a team of designers, providing guidance and support as needed.Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., product, engineering, art) to ensure that design efforts are aligned with business and user requirements.Identify and resolve technical roadblocks and bottlenecks in the development process.Continuously monitor and optimize the quality of the user experience flow and design language.Ensure that all design assets are delivered on time and within budget.Stay up to date with the latest developments and trends in design technologies.Manage budgets and resources effectively to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget.