New

XR Media Developer/Designer

North Carolina State University

$62,000 - $65,000

life insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Mar 05, 2026

Posting Information

Posting Number	PG194501EP
Internal Recruitment	No
Working Title	XR Media Developer/Designer
Anticipated Hiring Range	$62,000 - $65,000
Work Schedule	Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; with flexible work structure.
Job Location	Raleigh, NC
Department	DELTA
About the Department	DELTA's role within the Office of the Provost is to foster the integration and support of learning technologies in NC State's academic programs, both on the campus and at a distance. We coordinate the funding and production of all distance-based credit programs and courses for the university, and promote high-quality education by extending the reach of the faculty and collaboratively applying expertise in technology and pedagogy in an efficient, effective, and service-oriented environment.
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits	As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone. What we offer: Medical, Dental, and Vision Flexible Spending Account Retirement Programs Disability Plans Life Insurance Accident Plan Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs 12 Holidays Each Year Tuition and Academic Assistance And so much more! Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community. Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.
Essential Job Duties	The XR Media Developer/Designer will design, build, and maintain interactive Extended Reality (XR) experiences that support teaching, learning, and emerging media innovation. This role blends technical development, rapid prototyping, and collaborative production to deliver high-quality virtual, augmented, and mixed reality applications. The ideal candidate is a creative technologist with design sensibilities, strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and experience working in interdisciplinary environments. This position reports to the Associate Director, Educational Media Design and performs as a core member of the Educational Media Design and Digital Media Innovation Teams within this in-house team, while working collaboratively with instructional designers, multimedia specialists, video producers, web application and web content developers as well as other university personnel. The Educational Media Design team collaborates with faculty and staff to design and develop effective rich-media applications, technology-rich learning materials and dynamic media elements for course design and educational media development projects. The production environment for this position is collaborative and team-oriented. Duties: Interactive Extend Reality (XR) Development & Technical Implementation (50%) Develops virtual reality, augmented reality and immersive technology solutions for education. Writes, maintains, and optimizes scripts and systems using C#, C++, Python, and engine-specific tools Builds and structures immersive environments; create UX/UI components for XR interfaces Collaborates on XR pipeline development: exploration, documentation, training, and implementation for project teams Contributes to the production of various creative products and materials, working with the multimedia team and other DELTA teams and units. Demonstrates experience in platforms and pipelines used in the design, development and distribution of immersive experiences. (Ex: Unity, UDK/Unreal Engine, WebVR, Android Studio, iOS, AR, VR, Javascript, HTML5, ARCore, ARKit, etc.) Work well in a collegial relationship with faculty, staff, and students. Communicates project timelines and progress through regular updates. Distills complex information into clear, accessible concepts. Interacts with Interdisciplinary teams and projects. Interactive Extended Reality (XR) Design and Creative Production (30%) Prototype and produce immersive learning experiences, products, and applications in support of digital education. Contributes to the production of various creative products and materials, working with the multimedia team and other DELTA teams and units. Ability to work in a team production environment and multidisciplinary design process. Demonstrated experience in immersive media production pipelines and workflows. Proficiency with digital communication tools and multimedia applications. Proficiency in software and hardware related to media production. Distills complex information into clear, accessible concepts. Interacts with interdisciplinary teams and projects. Interactive Extended Reality (XR) Support and Maintenance (20%) Manage application publishing, deployment pipelines, and maintenance workflows. Support WebXR development (Three.js and other JavaScript frameworks for browser-based XR). Works well in a collegial relationship with faculty, staff, and students. Communicates project timelines and progress through regular updates. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
Other Responsibilities	Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Require post-baccalaureate credentials or a bachelor's degree plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience may be substituted for the advanced degree on an exceptional basis.
Other Required Qualifications	Expertise in the development of virtual reality, augmented reality and immersive technology solutions for education. Write, maintain, and optimize scripts and systems using C#, C++, Python, and engine-specific tools Build and structure immersive environments; create UX/UI components for XR interfaces Manage application publishing, deployment pipelines, and maintenance workflows Support WebXR development (Three.js and other JavaScript frameworks for browser-based XR) Collaborate on XR pipeline development: exploration, documentation, training, and implementation for project teams Prototype and produce immersive learning experiences, products and applications in support of digital education Demonstrated experience in platforms and pipelines used in the design, development and distribution of immersive experiences. (Ex: Unity, UDK/Unreal Engine, WebVR, Android Studio, iOS, AR, VR, Javascript, HTML5, ARCore, ARKit, etc.) Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Ability to work in a team production environment and multidisciplinary design process. Proficiency in software and hardware related to media production. Proficiency with digital communication tools and multimedia applications. Demonstrated experience in immersive media production pipelines and workflows.
Preferred Qualifications	Expertise in 360-degree video production and 3D modelling. Demonstrate expertise in platforms and pipelines used in the design, development and distribution of immersive experiences. (Ex: Unity, UDK/Unreal Engine, WebVR, Android Studio, iOS, AR, VR, Javascript, HTML5, AR Core, ARKit, etc.) Masters degree, advanced education or certificates in languages used for immersive experience development (such as C#, C++, Python, etc.). Awareness of usability and accessibility considerations in multimedia design. Experience working with clients or partners while building collegial relationships. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)	N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required	No
Commercial Driver's License required	No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date	03/05/2026
Anticipated Close Date	Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please include as attachments a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references. Also under Other Document 1: Portfolio/Links to completed work.

Position Details

Position Number	00107493
Position Type	EPS/SAAO
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)	1.00
Appointment	12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather	Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events	Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID	339001 - DELTA
EEO	NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.