Conversational Designer

OVERVIEW

As a Conversational Designer for Human-Robot Interaction, you will be developing nonlinear dialog for natural language-based interactions (e.g., using speech and body language) between human users and in-home personal robots. You will gain a deep understanding of a booming tech industry powered by voice, as well as the technological advances paving the way for the robotics revolution.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Identify common uses cases, contexts, and topics for voice-enabled applications
• Develop content for nonlinear dialog trees that map human intentions to robot actions
• Perform user experience research and testing to design and evaluate conversational designs
• Deploy voice-based skills to Alexa devices and social robots
• Work with engineering team to inform the design of Semio software tools for content creators
• Collaborate with animators to design synchronized speech and body movements for robots
• Communicate with senior management and peers
• Create and deliver presentations to internal audiences
• Help shape the culture of the company and the personal robotics industry as a whole

Required Qualifications

• 2 or more years of experience in scriptwriting
• Excellent creative writing and spoken communication skills
• Understanding of narrative design and the role that spoken dialog has on user experience
• Enthusiasm for voice-enabled technologies, such as smart speakers and social robots

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with chatbots or voice-enabled apps (e.g., Alexa Skills, Google Actions, Bixby Capsules, etc.)
• Experience with game writing and/or copywriting/copyediting
• Experience working creatively and collaboratively with a team
• Experience and passion for working in a tech industry