Software Design Director

rapid prototyping, and iterative testing. Build and sustain strong client relationships, offering guidance on digital design challenges and experience strategy. Provide mentorship to junior designers and team members, supporting growth in UX, interaction design, visual design, and consulting fundamentals. Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing, standards development, and craft leadership efforts. Participate in business development activities, such as pipeline planning and client presentations, to align opportunities with design capabilities. Lead discussions on emerging technologies (e.g., XR, realtime rendering) and evaluate their relevance in interface and experience design. Evaluate project outcomes and apply insights to refine internal practices and design quality. Support a culture of experimentation and learning by mentoring teams in rapid iteration, user testing, and design validation. Maintain awareness of budget and timeline expectations as they relate to design deliverables

Do you have experience in Virtual reality (VR) tools?, Do you have a Master’s degree?, and client satisfaction. Partial telecommuting permitted 2 days/week; on-site at 80 Prospect Street Cambridge, MA 02139 3 days/week Up to 30% domestic travel required for client research/engagement. Salary: $140,000 to $200,000 per year. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree or U.S. equivalent in Computer Science, Architecture, Design, or related field, plus 3 years of professional experience as a Core Engineer, Computer Scientist, Designer or any occupation, job title, position involving user-centered experiences, products, and services. Must also have experience in the following: 3 years of professional experience utilizing C# in Unity VR development, React.js for web frontend, and Arduino for IoT; 3 years of professional experience utilizing electrical engineering, microcontrollers, sensors, creative coding, and robotics; 3 years of professional experience creating connected installations, experiences, and augmented objects; 3 years of professional experience performing hardware prototyping, integration, firmware development, wireless/network connectivity, and sketching/rough prototyping; 3 years of professional experience performing product management, including prioritizing features, pacing the process, and defining a product roadmap; 3 years of professional experience utilizing computer vision, machine learning, augmented/mixed reality, and Large Language Model (LLMs); 3 years of professional experience creating immersive experiences, games, or interactive narratives; 3 years of professional experience applying physics or computer graphics to 2D, 3D, or VR, with front-end technology tools (including Unity); 3 years of professional experience constructing interdependent, multi-faceted systems, and performing information flow, inputs and outputs, choice, behavior, and feedback; 3 years of professional experience translating technical terms to a wide audience; 3 years of professional experience winning new work for a consulting company by applying technical creative coding, development skills, and business knowledge of business development processes, systems, and client engagements; 3 years of professional experience managing complex projects for interdisciplinary teams. CONTACT: Please email resume to jobs@ideo.com. Must specify ad code TWJS.

4.04.0 out of 5 stars 80 Prospect Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 $140,000 - $200,000 a year