Role: Design

Rate: $50.00–$50.00 USD/hr

Skills: Design Project Lead

🚀 Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced XR Technical Producer to lead the initial development phase of an immersive AR/VR application focused on interactive storytelling, education, and digital experiences.

This is a foundational leadership role responsible for defining the technical direction, building the development roadmap, recruiting talent, and overseeing execution of a working prototype.

This person will act as both a technical strategist and project leader, ensuring that time, budget, and resources are used efficiently—protecting the company’s investment while delivering a scalable product vision.

🎯 First Phase Responsibilities (Critical)

1. Define Budget & Scope

• Break down the prototype into clear development phases

• Estimate realistic budget ranges for MVP (3–5 minute XR experience)

• Identify cost drivers (talent, software, hardware, assets)

• Align scope with available funding and growth strategy

2. Design Technical Architecture

• Recommend and define the technology stack (e.g., Unity or Unreal Engine)

• Architect the XR system for:

o VR headset compatibility (e.g., Meta Quest or similar devices)

o Scalability into a larger digital ecosystem

• Define production pipelines for:

o 3D assets

o animation

o audio integration

o interactive systems

3. Identify and Recruit Key Talent

o XR Developers

o 3D Artists / Technical Artists

o UI/UX Designers

o Audio Designers

• Vet candidates and recommend hires or contractors

• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and workflows

👉 Core expectation: Ensure the project is built efficiently, correctly, and strategically from concept to prototype.

🧩 ****Project Scope (Phase 1

• Prototype)****

You will oversee development of:

• A immersive XR experience

• A themed interactive environment (e.g., digital world or simulation)

• Basic interactive exploration mechanics

• Guided narration or character interaction

• Introductory audio storytelling elements

🧠 Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven experience producing AR/VR or XR applications

• Strong knowledge of:

o Unity or Unreal Engine

o XR hardware ecosystems (Meta Quest or similar)

• Experience managing cross-functional creative + technical teams

• Ability to translate vision into structured execution plans

• Strong budgeting, planning, and problem-solving skills

🛡️ Key Mindset (Critical to This Role)

We are looking for someone who:

• Thinks like a builder AND a strategist

• Understands startup environments (lean, resource-conscious)

• Can protect and maximize investment

• Is comfortable building from 0 → 1 (concept to prototype)

📈 Long-Term Opportunity

• Opportunity to help scale a larger immersive platform

• Continued leadership across future development phases

• Potential to shape a multi-experience XR ecosystem

🤝 Compensation

• Competitive contract-based compensation (project or milestone-based)

• Potential for long-term engagement

📩 How to Apply

Please submit:

• Portfolio of XR/AR/VR projects

• Brief overview of your approach to building an MVP prototype

• Relevant experience in interactive storytelling or immersive applications

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