Immersive / Realtime Mixed Reality Summer Intern, OceanX Singapore
About OceanX:
OceanX is a nonprofit working to unlock the ocean's sustainable potential. Through a dual focus on science and education, we're building a new paradigm where humanity and the ocean mutually thrive. Our approach is fueled by exploration, leveraging advanced research, multimedia educational programs, cross-sector partnerships, and advanced technology to help transform how people understand and value the ocean. Our work strives to fortify biodiversity and increase the sustainable use of ocean resources to help ensure the ocean remains a foundation for human wellbeing and potential. OceanX is a nonprofit operating program of Dalio Philanthropies.
For more information, visit www.oceanx.org and follow OceanX on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Position Summary:
OceanX Education is seeking an Immersive / Realtime Mixed Reality Intern to support the creation of VR, AR, and interactive experiences that inspire and educate audiences about the ocean. This role offers exposure to cutting-edge immersive technology, including photogrammetry, game-ready assets, and engines such as Unreal Engine/UEFN, and involves collaboration with designers, educators, scientists, and gaming studios.
The intern will contribute to projects from concept development to final execution, including location-specific experiences aboard the OceanXplorer and across platforms like Meta, Apple Vision Pro, Fortnite, and Roblox.
This is a paid opportunity. This program will run from June through August and involves working approximately 40 hours per week. This opportunity operates in a hybrid work schedule in our Singapore office to allow for in-person meetings/collaboration. This role will require availability to overlap across time zones between our NY and Singapore offices.
OceanX Education pursues its mission through a consultative, founder-partnered approach, shaping programs that align with the founder's vision while achieving strategic and meaningful outcomes.
Position Location:
Singapore
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Research and experiment with emerging spatial computing technologies to advance immersive ocean storytelling.
- Collaborate with OceanXplorer scientific missions to create location-specific VR/AR experiences based on real expeditions.
- Work with the OceanX Digital Programs team to deliver VR and AR experiences across devices such as Meta Quest, Apple Vision Pro, and other supported hardware platforms.
- Utilize tools such as Unreal Engine and blueprint visual scripting to create interactive experiences.
- Develop interactive location-based exhibits for museums.
- Create education-focused experiences in Fortnite and Roblox, optimizing existing OceanX assets for these platforms.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Professional Experience:
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Digital Media, Computer Science, Game Design, Spatial Computing, or related fields.
- Experience with Unreal Engine and creating VR/AR experiences across Meta, Apple Vision Pro, or handheld AR devices.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills to work with designers, developers, educators, and scientists.
- Experience with Fortnite/UEFN is a plus.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with a small, fast-moving team.
- Willingness to support on-site program operations, including aboard a vessel.
Personal Attributes:
- Determined, resourceful and practical. An independent, self-starter, with a roll up your sleeves attitude and strong work ethic
- Agility, with a track record of getting things done
- Organized, reliable, and meticulous
- Ability to prioritize, meet tight deadlines, anticipate needs, and maintain high quality work
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Comfortable with ambiguity
- Maintains high standards
- Highly collaborative
- General curiosity and passion for the Ocean
Please note that we do not provide immigration sponsorship or a health/financial benefits package for this position. OceanX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All correspondence will remain confidential. 
