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VR/ AR Applications Developers

Descriptions & Duties

  • VR/ AR Applications Developers design and implement mixed reality technologies to enhance user engagement and extend physical experiences. They create interactive experiences that feature storytelling and innovative technology.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:1 (Max:5) 

Skill is rarely required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Creativity

VR/ AR Applications Developers are involved in designing and developing AR and VR applications, they possess the ability to think creatively and translate the contents of a storyboard into a virtual world.

Programming skills

VR/ AR Applications Developers must have a good knowledge of programming languages to design AR/VR applications.

Analytical skills

VR/ AR Applications Developers possess the ability to analyse requirements from the clients and deliver tailored solutions

Communication skills

VR/ AR Applications Developers possess good communication skills to explain technical concepts to counterparts/ clients.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • A recognised higher diploma or bachelor's degree, typically in computer science, multimedia, game development, VR, interactive technology, or a related field

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $15,000 - $35,000

Monthly Salary $20,000 - $50,000

Monthly Salary $30,000 - $70,000

Monthly Salary $50,000 - $110,000

Related Education & Training

Work Environment

  • VR/ AR Applications Developers generally work in offices. They may need to work longer periods of work before the completion of projects.

Tools

  • Desktop computers
  • Mobile AR
  • Smartglasses
  • AR headsets
  • Mixed reality headsets
  • AR glasses