Interaction Designer / Interaction Designeress

Interaction Designer

60%-100%, Zurich, fixed-term

We are seeking 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, with the possibility of extending to 100% for two projects if the right candidate possesses the necessary skill set.

Project Background

Together with partners from academia and industry, we are working on visualization projects. The main research at the IVIA lab studies interactive human-AI collaboration interfaces for effective problem-solving and decision-making. We are particularly 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 being part of 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 showcasing past projects relevant to the requirements (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 the 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 required)
• 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
• Fluency in English (written and spoken), with effective communication skills. German language skills are beneficial.

Workplace

Your workplace will be collaborative and dynamic, surrounded by a team dedicated to creative innovation.

We Offer

• A meaningful role at ETH Zurich that 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 Sinergia project partners
• Numerous benefits, such as public transport season tickets, car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ, childcare, and attractive pension benefits

We Value Diversity and Sustainability

ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity, and nurture a working and learning environment that respects the rights and dignity of all staff and students. Sustainability is a core value - we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future.

Curious? So Are We.

We look forward to receiving your online application using the form below.

About ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specializing in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research, and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries call our university home, where independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence are nurtured. Located in the heart of Europe while forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for today’s and tomorrow’s global challenges.

Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.