Q&A: WORK IN VIRTUAL REALITY! 5 VIRTUAL REALITY JOBS & HOW TO GET IN THE DOOR

6/18/2015

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ABOUT MARXENT

Marxent is a top Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality developer. We work with Lowe’s Home Improvement, Speedway, Simmons Mattress Company, AZEK, and Hammacher Schemmer among other leading brands.

MEGAN GRAYMarxent HR Manager and CTO Project Coordinator

VINCE KILIAN Marxent’s AR/VR Team Lead and VisualCommerce Product Manager

4YOUR HOSTS

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5IN THIS WEBINAR

5 JOBS IN VIRTUAL REALITY• What are the opportunities for Virtual Reality positions and what skills do they

use?

HOW TO GET JOBS IN VIRTUAL REALITY• How do I know whether I’m qualified to work in Virtual Reality?• What if I don’t have any VR experience?• Can I transition from a job as a web developer to a job in VR?• What should I study if I want to work in VR?• Are there any jobs for non-developers?

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED• Tweet us @Marxent with the tag #VirtualRealityJobs to add your own

questions.

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VIRTUAL REALITY JOBS

UNITY 3D DEVELOPERS

Specializing in Unity 3D software, Unity Developers create the foundation of an AR/VR experience.

Key Skills:• programming• design

UX/UI DESIGNERS

UX/UI Designers create roadmaps demonstrating how the app should flow and design the look and feel of the app, in order to ensure user-friendly experiences.

Key Skills:• design• prototyping• usability standards

3D MODELERS

3D artists render lifelike digital imagery.

Key Skills:• design• understanding of 3D Studio Max or other 3D software

ANIMATORS

Animators bring the 3D models to life. Many 3D modelers are cross-trained in animation, which is a highly recommended combination for a 3D candidate to possess.

Key Skills:• design/motion design• understanding of 3D Studio Max or other 3D software

PROJECT MANAGERS

The Project Manager is responsible for communicating deadlines, budgets, requirements, roadblocks, and more between the client and the internal team.

Key Skills:• Agile methodology• Team development

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HOW TO GET JOBS IN VR

13PREPARING FOR A CAREER IN VR

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:• What should I study if I want to work in VR?• Are there any jobs for non-developers?• How do I get training in AR/VR?

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14GETTING INTO VIRTUAL REALITY

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:• How do I know whether I’m qualified to work in Virtual

Reality?• What if I don’t have any VR experience?• Can I transition from a job as a web developer to a job in

VR?• What’s unique about working in AR/VR?• What resources can I use to stay updated about AR/VR?

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15BEING THE BEST CANDIDATE

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:• What are companies looking for?• How should I present my work?• What skills are most valued when working with AR/VR?• How do I stand out from other candidates when I have

limited experience?

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JOIN THE MARXENT TEAM

Are you an iOS Developer, Quality Assurance Analyst, Project Manager, Unity 3D Developer, or you just think that you’d like to work at Marxent?

Learn more: marxent.com/careers

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YOUR QUESTIONS

18YOUR QUESTIONS

Got any tips for a UX Designer who is trying to get into virtual

reality?

How do I transition to #VirtualRealityJobs from 20+ years as a

ocean-atmos science research programmer (fortran, 2D

images+graphs)?

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