UI/UX Designer: AR/VR & 3D Prototyping

About the Role:

Proficiency in advanced 3D design software, specifically Blender, is essential.

Current compensation and salary structure:

⏳ Initial Commitment (3–6 Months)

• Part-time and flexible: Minimum of 2/3 hours per day
• Remote and task-based collaboration
• Weekly sync-ups for alignment and progress

💰 Compensation Model (Pre-Funding Phase)

• No salary or cash compensation initially
• Equity-only: Offered based on contribution, with formalisation post-funding

🚀 Transition to Core Team (Post-Funding)

• Role evolves into a full-time, core team position
• Receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Significant sweat equity (2–3x above standard early-joiner packages) as recognition for early commitment and impact

Responsibilities:

The candidate is expected to own the UI/UX, 3D design pipeline and integrate spatial concepts directly into the therapeutic experience.

• Design user-centred, responsive interfaces using Figma.
• Develop and maintain a modular design system aligned with brand and therapeutic goals.
• Translate mental health concepts into emotionally intelligent design flows and metaphors.

• Design, model, and texture all in-app 3D assets and immersive environments using Blender

  (e.g., low-poly calm spaces, interactive therapeutic objects, character companions).

• Own the 3D pipeline from concept to engine-ready asset,

  ensuring 3D designs are

  optimised for mobile AR/VR performance

  and emotionally aligned with clinical goals.

• Prototype and test AR/AI-enhanced features

  (including spatial interfaces) in collaboration with product and clinical teams.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to ensure the app fosters a tranquil experience.
• Ensure visual coherence and accessibility across all user touchpoints.
• Advocate for ethical design practices, including transparency, consent, and user agency.
• Gather and analyse post-launch feedback to continuously improve the user experience.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in UI/UX design for mobile applications.
• Strong portfolio showcasing emotionally resonant, user-centred design,

  with a dedicated section demonstrating advanced 3D modelling and texturing capabilities.

• Expertise in Figma for interface design, prototyping, and design system management.
• Experience designing for AR/AI-enhanced user experiences.

• Expert-level proficiency in Blender

  , demonstrable through portfolio work, including

  mesh modelling, UV mapping, texturing (PBR workflow), and scene lighting/rendering (Cycles/Eevee).

• Proven experience exporting optimised assets

  (e.g., .gltf, .fbx) for use in real-time environments (e.g., Unreal or AR frameworks).
• Familiarity with design systems and component libraries (e.g., Material Design, Fluent UI).
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG, ADA) and responsive design principles.
• Understanding of cognitive load, behavioural UX, and emotional design,

  specifically how these principles apply to 3D and spatial computing.

• Bonus:

  Experience in mental health, wellness, or emotionally sensitive domains.

Soft Skills:

• Empathetic storytelling and the ability to visualise therapeutic metaphors
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Comfort with ambiguity and iterative prototyping
• Ability to advocate for user needs while balancing clinical, technical, and product priorities