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 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 engaged in visualization projects. The primary research at the IVIA lab focuses on studying interactive human-AI collaboration interfaces for effective problem-solving and decision-making. We aim to empower humans by teaming them 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 enjoy collaborating within a small, interdisciplinary team.
This position is offered on a fixed-term basis for one year.
Job Description
- Design and create digital assets, including icons, SVGs, illustrations, and logos.
- Develop interactive widgets and visualizations that explain complex content, incorporating gamification elements such as storytelling, user flow, and seamless state transitions.
- 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 through logo development, visual guidelines, and style systems.
Profile
- Degree in Interaction Design, Visual Communication, Graphic Design, or a related field.
- A background as a Motion Designer, 2D Animator, or Digital Illustrator/Animator is highly valued.
- Mandatory portfolio included: Must explicitly 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 advantage.
- Experience with real camera recording embeddings is a plus (but not essential).
- Strong eye for typography, color, and layout.
- Ability to distill complex information into clear visual narratives.
- Experience with research or scientific communication is advantageous.
- A proactive, creative thinker who enjoys iterative design processes.
- Demonstrated fluency in English (written and spoken), with effective communication abilities. Knowledge of the German language is a plus.
Workplace
Join an inspiring work environment at ETH Zurich that promotes collaboration and innovation.
We Offer
- A meaningful position: Be part of ETH Zurich, an institution that supports your professional development while contributing positively to society.
- An interesting and varied role in dynamic and innovative organizations.
- Collaboration with a highly committed multidisciplinary team.
- Regular meetings and close cooperation with Sinergia project partners.
- Numerous benefits, including public transport season tickets and car sharing, as well as a wide range of sports offered by ASVZ, childcare services, and attractive pension benefits.
We Value Diversity and Sustainability
At ETH Zurich, we encourage an inclusive culture and promote equality of opportunity. We value diversity and strive to nurture a working and learning environment where the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Sustainability is central to our mission, and we are committed to working towards a climate-neutral future.
Curious? So Are We.
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
For more information about us, please visit our website. For questions regarding the position, feel free to contact Matthias Gabathuler at matthias.gabathuler@inf.ethz.ch.
About ETH Zürich
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 the direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, we foster connections worldwide as we work together to develop solutions for today’s and tomorrow’s global challenges.