Interaction Designer
60%-100%, Zurich, fixed-term
We are seeking a creative Interaction Designer to craft compelling visual experiences and digital assets. Your role will involve transforming complex data and concepts into clear, engaging visuals while collaborating closely with our engineering team to bring ideas to life.
The scope of the work could be 60% for one project or, for the right candidate with the suitable skill set, extended to 100% for two projects.
Project Background
Together with partners from academia and industry, we embark on visualization projects. The main research at the IVIA lab focuses on studying 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 will bring a structured and hands-on approach to their work and thrive 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 clarify complex content, incorporating gamification elements such as storytelling, user flow, and seamless state transitions.
- Create mockups, wireframes, and prototypes using 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, including logo development, visual guidelines, and 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 must showcase 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).
- Strong eye for typography, color, and layout.
- Ability to distill complex information into clear visual narratives.
- Experience with research or scientific communication is an advantage.
- Proactive, creative thinker who enjoys iterative design processes.
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) with effective communication skills; German language skills are beneficial.
Workplace
As part of ETH Zurich, you will contribute to a dynamic work environment that promotes innovation and collaboration.
We Offer
- A role with impact: Become part of ETH Zurich, which not only supports your professional development but also actively contributes to positive change in society.
- An engaging and varied job in exciting and innovative organizations.
- Collaboration within a highly committed multidisciplinary team.
- Regular meetings and close collaboration with Sinergia project partners.
- You can expect numerous benefits, such as public transport season tickets, car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by ASVZ, childcare, and attractive pension benefits.
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. We strive for sustainability as a core value, consistently working towards a climate-neutral future.
Curious? So Are We.
We look forward to your application. Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
For further information about us, please visit our website. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Matthias Gabathuler at matthias.gabathuler@inf.ethz.ch (please note that applications will not be accepted via email).
About ETH Zurich
ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specializing in science and technology. Renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge research, and direct transfer of new knowledge into society, we provide a platform for over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries to promote independent thinking and inspire excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, we forge connections globally to develop solutions for the challenges of today and tomorrow.