UI/UX Designer

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Design intuitive and visually compelling UI/UX flows for XR/VR/AR applications, mobile apps, web platforms, and interactive tools. 
• Produce wireframes, prototypes, user journeys, interaction flows, and high-fidelity design assets. 
• Collaborate closely with developers, 3D artists, and research team leaders to ensure seamless integration of interfaces within immersive experiences. 
• Conduct usability evaluations, gather user feedback, and iterate on designs to improve user experience and accessibility. 
• Contribute to branding and maintain design consistency across software prototypes and public-facing digital platforms. 
• Assist in preparing design documentation, style guides, component libraries and interaction specifications. 
• Stay up to date with UI/UX trends, XR interaction design principles, and emerging technologies. 

Your profile

CYENS Centrte of Excellence is seeking a talented and motivated UI/UX Designer to join the 3D/Software Development (3D/SwD) Team. The successful candidate will work on cutting-edge projects that blend extended reality (XR), immersive technologies, 3D interaction, and AI-driven systems, contributing to research, innovation, and product-level development. 

This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary researchers, designers, and developers working at the intersection of technology, culture, human-computer interaction, and creative media. 

Reporting line 3D / SwD Team Leader.

General qualifications and requirements

1. University Degree (Bachelor's Degree or Degree of a level equivalent to Bachelor's Degree) or Diploma or Certificate or other study title or qualifications in UI/UX Design, Interaction Design, Digital Media, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Web Design or relevant field.
2. Demonstrated experience with UI/UX tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Illustrator, Photoshop, or equivalent. 
3. Portfolio demonstrating UI/UX work across web, mobile, or immersive applications. 
4. Strong understanding of interaction design, accessibility standards, and modern design practices. 
5. Ability to communicate clearly and work within multidisciplinary teams. 
6. Excellent communication and documentation skills. 
7. Language requirements: Excellent written and oral English-language skills are essential. 
8. Work Permit: Non-EU applicants must already possess a valid work permit.

Preferred Qualifications (not required but considered an asset) 

• Experience with Unity, Unreal Engine, or designing interfaces for VR/AR environments. 
• Familiarity with 3D workflows, interaction paradigms, and spatial UI. 
• Experience in user research, usability testing, and analytics-based design iteration. 
• Previous involvement in EU-funded projects, or research-driven prototypes. 

Why us?

• Opportunity to work on high-impact VR/AR projects, AI solutions and cutting-edge interactive platforms with real-world applications.
• Collaboration with industry partners and innovators in Cyprus and beyond.
• Competitive salary aligned with experience and qualifications.
• Professional growth within one of Cyprus's Centres of Excellence.

Take advantage of this opportunity for your professional and personal development by being a part of our Research and Innovation Centre of Excellence. An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate according to qualifications and experience.

Application process

For full consideration, interested applicants should submit the following items via the online application form and mention the position they are applying for: "Application for UI/UX Designer":

1. Full CV (including contact details).
2. Cover letter which clearly states: (a) how you envision your role, (b) how your experience and qualifications match the specific position, and (c) the availability date for full-time employment (d) contact details of two referees. 

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.  

In case you previously applied for a post at CYENS CoE, a new application is required.

Contact details

For general enquiries, applicants may contact the HR Department of CYENS, Centre of Excellence at  .

About us

CYENS Centre of Excellence (formerly known as RISE) is the Research and Innovation Centre on Interactive media, Smart systems and Emerging technologies empowering knowledge and technology transfer in the region. CYENS CoE is supported by the European Commission, the Republic of Cyprus and its founding Partners, the Municipality of Nicosia, the Max Planck Institute for Informatics (MPI), University College London, the University of Cyprus, the Cyprus University of Technology and the Open University of Cyprus.   

The Centre conducts excellent, internationally competitive scientific research in the areas of visual sciences, human factors and design, communication, and artificial intelligence delivered by high-calibre multidisciplinary research teams. CYENS engages in knowledge transfer and innovation activities aiming to bridge the gap between scientific research and STEM-led innovation and entrepreneurship. 

 CYENS, as a Centre of Excellence, cultivates a culture of innovation and creativity in an inspiring environment filled with academics, researchers, creative and onward-looking people, innovators, entrepreneurs, and practitioners. The Centre operates under the moto "Inspired by Humans Designed for Humans" with the vision to produce world class research that drives innovation towards social and economic benefit while conducting excellent, internationally competitive scientific research in the areas of visual sciences, human factors and design, communication, and artificial intelligence. It sets out to meet the challenge with a total potential funding of more than 30 million Euros for the first 7 years, from a Horizon 2020 Teaming Action and multiple other sources, and a business plan for long-term sustainability and growth.

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