We are looking for a versatile interaction designer with a passion to study and explore a wide range of subjects, who can materialise ideas into workable concepts and detail them all the way to the finishing line.
Responsibilities
- Develop, formalise and present ideas
- Sketch and describe ideas
- Detail interaction design and concepts
- Present to clients
Requirements and qualifications
- Higher Interaction Design education ( Master’s degree or Diploma)
- Minimum of 3 years of work experience, preferably in the exhibition world
- Passionate to study and analyse a broad range of subjects (whales, firefighters, climate change, dinosaurs, vikings, human rights)
- Storytelling ability (writing narratives)
- Experience working in cross disciplinary teams
- Inclusive design knowledge (ergonomics, accessibility)
- Be on top of design discourse, both academic and contemporary
- Strong aesthetic sense
- Ability to develop, define and deliver diverse and engaging use qualities
- Ability to read and understand advanced texts
- Ability to communicate with and prepare documentation for technical partners
- Not afraid staring into the abyss until it stares back at you
Competences
- Sketching skills
- Presentation skills
- Comfortable with feedback
- Cope with fast pace work
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written
- Critical thinker
- Communicate with technical parties
- Attention to detail
Nice to have
- Understanding/Speaking/Reading a Scandinavian language
- Technical drawing skills
- Adobe package (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, XD)
- Keynote
- Scenographic design skills
- Interpretive planning
Period
Full time position from August 2021 (or earlier) until end of March 2022 and the possibility for part time afterwards, based in Reykjavík Iceland.
About Gagarin
We are an experience design studio creating interactive exhibitions. We are passionate about weaving education, information and data into compelling stories that leave a lasting impression on visitors. With decades of experience, our team's strong creative imagination has consistently produced award-winning installations.
Please send your application and CV to: vinna@gagarin.is
