60%-100%, Zurich, fixed-term
We are looking for a creative Interaction Designer to craft compelling visual experiences and digital assets. You will be responsible for transforming complex data and concepts into clear, engaging visuals - working closely with our engineering team to bring ideas to life.
The scope of the work could be 60% for one project or with the right candidate and skill set extended to 100% for two projects.
Project background
Together with partners from academia and industry, we are working on visualization projects. The main research at the IVIA lab is studying interactive human-AI collaboration interfaces for effective problem-solving and decision-making. In particular, we are interested in empowering humans by teaming them up with AI agents in co-adaptive processes. To support our projects, we are looking for a motivated Interaction Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate brings a structured and hands-on approach to their work and enjoys working in a small, interdisciplinary team.
This position is offered on a fixed-term basis for one year.
Job description
- Design and create digital assets: icons, SVGs, illustrations, logos
- Develop interactive widgets and visualizations that explain complex content, incorporating gamification elements (storytelling, user flow, and seamless state-transitioning)
- Create mockups, wireframes, and prototypes in Figma, Penpot, or similar tools
- Design modern, visually appealing web layouts and UI components
- Produce data visualizations (static, animated, or interactive) using tools like d3.js
- Collaborate with developers to ensure designs translate seamlessly into code
- Contribute to brand identity: logo development, visual guidelines, style systems
Profile
- Degree in Interaction Design, Visual Communication, Graphic Design, or related field
- Background as a Motion Designer, 2D-Animator, or Digital Illustrator/Animator is highly valued
- Mandatory Portfolio included with the application: Must explicitly showcase past projects relevant to the rrequirements (web design, gamification, animation, and interactive visuals)
- Proficiency in design tools: Figma, Penpot, and Adobe Creative Suite (specifically After Effects). Experience with Affinity Suite is a plus
- Experience creating SVG assets and vector graphics for web
- Familiarity with HTML/CSS and basic frontend concepts; experience with Onlook is a plus
- Knowledge of d3.js or other visualization libraries is a strong plus
- Experience with real camera recording embeddings is a plus (but not a must)
- Eye for typography, color, and layout
- Ability to distill complex information into clear visual narratives
- Experience with research or scientific communication is a plus
- Proactive, creative thinker who enjoys iterative design processes
- Demonstrated fluency in English (written and spoken), with the ability to communicate effectively. German language skills are beneficial.
We offer
- Your job with impact: Become part of ETH Zurich, which not only supports your professional development, but also actively contributes to positive change in society
- An interesting and varied job in exciting and innovative organizations
- Working in a highly committed multidisciplinary team
- Regular meetings and close collaboration with the Sinergia project partners
- You can expect numerous benefits , such as public transport season tickets and car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ , childcare and attractive pension benefits
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Curious? So are we.
We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:
- Motivation Letter
- Portfolio
- CV
Further information about us can be found on our Website . Questions regarding the position should be directed to Matthias Gabathuler, matthias.gabathuler@inf.ethz.ch (no applications will be accepted via email).
Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.
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