Interaction Designer — ETH Zürich

Full description

Interaction Designer

60%-100%, Zurich, fixed-term

print Drucken

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.

Workplace

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

chevron_right Working, teaching and research at ETH Zurich

We value diversity and sustainability

In line with our values , ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to