Headspace XR

Senior Unity Developer - Freelance

Unity, VR, Shaders

Headspace XR is a virtual reality (VR) application that extends the globally recognized Headspace meditation platform into a fully immersive, interactive experience. Designed to support mental wellness, the app guides users through mindfulness exercises, meditation sessions, and soothing environments that encourage relaxation and focus — all within an engaging 3D world.

As Senior Unity Developer on Headspace XR, I played a central role in delivering this immersive mindfulness experience for Meta Quest headsets. Collaborating closely with internal teams and Meta stakeholders, I helped bring Headspace’s calming philosophy into an engaging VR environment.

Key Contributions:

Mixed Reality Integration

Led development of the mixed reality features to align with the launch of the Meta Quest 3, enabling seamless blending of real-world surroundings with calming Headspace environments.

Core Systems Development - Contributed across the entire app architecture, including:

Tutorial and onboarding systems

Quest progression framework

Interactive mini-experiences supporting mindfulness and breathing exercises

Collaboration & Mentorship - Worked cross-functionally with designers, engineers, and external partners. Provided code guidance, mentorship, and Unity support to team members throughout development.

Technical Art & Shader Work - Implemented custom shaders and visual effects to enhance emotional tone and clarity in the XR experience.