XR Designer

Are you a visionary storyteller with a portfolio that wows? Do you love designing bold, immersive experiences that push the boundaries of what's possible in AR/VR?

Tactical, an award-winning Dubai-based agency, is looking for a talented XR Designer/Storyboard Artist to join our Tech & Innovation team.

About Us

Tactical is a creative and innovation agency that creates bold, mobile-first experiences for brands that shape culture. Pssst.… Did we tell you we did the first branded Apple Vision Pro experience in MENA?

- We’re partners to iconic brands like Spotify, Netflix, Amazon, TikTok, and Snapchat.

- As an official Snapchat partner, we’ve crafted groundbreaking AR experiences for top-tier brands like [Sephora, Dior, Cheetos, Pepsi].

- Global reach, Dubai roots: Our HQ is in Dubai, but we work globally—whether you’re based at home or in our office, you’re part of the team.

Innovative tech at our core: Our in-house team includes developers, 3D artists, and creatives united by a passion for experimentation.

Role & Responsibilities

• Your core job is that of a storyboard artist. Work closely with the strategy team to translate creative concepts into storyboards and visuals that are on-brand and compelling. Your work will sell ideas and set the vision.
• Taking the role of Art Director on other productions like microsites, digital event experiences, VR or CGI projects.
• Design best-in-class experiences for platforms like Snapchat; ensuring your concepts are fun, intuitive UX/UI, and shareable. You understand the platform’s nuances and how to create content that millions will love.
• Manage multiple projects efficiently with strong time management skills.
• Work with a team of developers and 3D artists to bring your ideas to life, ensuring the final execution aligns with your vision.
• Embrace a steep learning curve, taking on exciting challenges in a rapidly evolving industry.

Experience & Competencies

• Strong design & concept skills; Ability to create clear, engaging, and visually compelling storyboards.
• Expertise in translating creative concepts into visuals that align with brand identity.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects).
• Interactive design experience in Figma or similar. Understanding of best practices in UX/UI; game, web or app design experience is a must.
• Strong English communication skills—both conversational and written. Arabic proficiency is considered a plus.
• Self-organized, motivated, and passionate about exploring new technologies

Bonus skills

• XR experience - Awareness of design principles for immersive platforms, including spatial design and user interaction (hand tracking, eye tracking, and other input methods) in 3D environments.
• Spatial design - Experience with 3D software like Blender, Cinema 4D, or Maya for crafting environments or assets.
• Experience with SparkAR, Lens Studio, or WebAR (e.g., WebGL, Three.js).
• Frontend development – Experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for implementing interactive designs.
• This industry is changing rapidly; prior experience with AI is a bonus.

We’re in the business of getting people’s attention—so make sure you grab ours 🤘.

Don’t just send us a generic CV; show us your best work. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table!

Ready to join the team? Apply now and let’s create something extraordinary.