Design Engineer (Contract)

Quick Facts

• Role: Design Engineer (Contract), mid-level

• Focus: User-centered design + hands-on coding/prototyping for emerging interactive experiences

Description

Contract role for a designer who codes and/or a developer who designs. You’ll conceptualize and rapidly prototype distinctive digital experiences, build proof-of-concept demos, and deliver high-fidelity interactive prototypes—especially for data-integrated front-end concepts and emerging interface paradigms (e.g., generative AI, spatial computing, XR, voice). You’ll collaborate with designers and technologists across multiple offices while creating conceptual diagrams, use cases, and storyboards.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and rapidly prototype distinctive digital experiences

• Support creation, evaluation, and execution of new tools, workflows, and frameworks for designing with emerging technology

• Deliver cutting-edge experiences for clients, their customers, and the general public

• Collaborate with teams across multiple offices and disciplines

• Create conceptual diagrams, use cases, and storyboards

Requirements

• Ability to rapidly develop proof-of-concept demos to solve design problems and validate novel interactions across platforms

• Ability to craft high-fidelity interactive prototypes following project timelines

• Comfortable working independently through most design and development puzzles

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Positive, flexible attitude

Benefits

• Virtual-first, flexible work schedule

• Technology and home office setup allowances

• Professional development and wellness allowances

• Full-time employees: medical, dental, life, and disability insurance; paid and sabbatical time off

• 401(k) plan