Expert in XR development

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FernUniversität in Hagen

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In this role, you will design and develop immersive XR learning environments using Unity or Unreal, integrate AI features, and optimize 3D assets for instructional concepts and interactive applications.

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Your role in the team

  • Design, development, and evaluation of immersive teaching and learning environments based on XR technologies (VR, AR, MR) for collaborative learning and work scenarios.
  • Development of interactive 3D applications and prototypes, e.g. using Unity or Unreal, taking pedagogical, technical, and user-centered requirements into account.
  • Integration of computer vision methods and AI-powered features, particularly for assistance, feedback, and recommendation systems.
  • Creation, optimization, and management of 3D assets, development pipelines, and workflows, including automation and scripting solutions.
  • Translating instructional requirements and learning objectives into suitable interaction concepts, task formats, feedback mechanisms, and assessments.
  • Gathering, analyzing, and aligning the business, pedagogical, and technical requirements of various stakeholders, and translating them into viable XR- and AI-supported teaching and learning scenarios.
  • Advising, facilitating and supporting teaching staff, researchers and project partners, as well as helping shape the transfer of knowledge, innovation and technology between research, higher education and practice.

Our expectations of you

Education

  • A successfully completed master’s degree (at a university of applied sciences or university) in computer science, media informatics, human-computer interaction, educational technology, or a comparable field of study.
  • Additionally, you have never been employed by FernUniversität in Hagen, nor are you currently employed there.

Qualifications

  • Basic knowledge of computer vision, as well as an understanding of current AI-powered methods and their integration into software applications.
  • Strong communication, consulting, and facilitation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and tailor them to the target audience.
  • Strong initiative, teamwork skills, and a structured, solution-oriented approach to work.

Experience

  • Solid hands-on experience in development with Unity, ideally in the XR field and other interactive 3D applications.
  • Initial experience in creating and optimizing 3D assets, as well as building efficient production and automation workflows with Blender.
  • Experience in the design, development, or evaluation of digital teaching and learning offerings or media-based educational applications.
  • Experience in gathering, analyzing, and consolidating requirements from diverse stakeholder groups and translating them into technical and instructional solutions.

What we offer

  • Flexible working hours and the option to work from home.
  • A forward-looking work environment and a good technical infrastructure.
  • The opportunity to help shape the future of education.
  • Active support for your career goals through training and development opportunities.
  • Numerous benefits of public service, including an attractive occupational pension scheme (VBL) for employees, 30 days of annual leave, an annual bonus, and a secure job even in times of crisis.
  • Support in balancing family and work (including emergency childcare), such as the option to work part-time.
  • A comprehensive range of health promotion services.
  • A green campus with ample parking and good public transport connections.
  • Cafeteria and distance-learning university café with a varied and balanced selection.

Benefits

Work-Life-Integration

Health, fitness & fun

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Job locations

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  • Location Hagen
    Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

About your employer

The FernUniversität in Hagen is certainly unique. For 40 years, it has been the state distance-learning university in the German-speaking world and thus offers an incomparable academic education for those who do not want or cannot enroll at a traditional university. With its comprehensive range of teaching and learning materials, it is the right choice for anyone seeking a full academic education.

Founding year
1974
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Established Company
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Hybrid, Onsite
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Expert in XR development

FernUniversität in Hagen