AR/VR Weather Designer
Paramount Pictures, New York, NY, United States
AR/VR Designer (Unreal Artist)
CBS News & Stations is looking for an innovative AR/VR Designer (Unreal Artist) to help redefine news visuals across our 15 owned and operated CBS stations. This is an opportunity to be one of the design minds revolutionizing real-time visual storytelling for live broadcast, weather, and breaking news across the country’s biggest media markets.
We are seeking a multifaceted Unreal Artist to build impactful, visually compelling, and realistic 3D AR / Mixed Reality experiences. The ideal candidate is highly confident working in Unreal Engine, comfortable creating and modeling assets, and understands how to craft optimized graphics, assets, and blueprints for real‑time broadcast execution.
You will collaborate closely with creative, editorial, engineering, and production teams to design next‑generation virtual environments and weather storytelling tools that elevate how audiences experience the news. The office location can be any one of our CBS O&O stations.
Responsibilities
Create high‑quality 3D environments and assets using Blender, Cinema 4D and other emerging 3D tools for use in Unreal Engine
Model, texture, light, and rig assets and environments for AR / VR / XR executions
Work with creative and production teams to deploy, iterate, test, and refine designs for live broadcast
Work directly with meteorologists to create and define our presentation while adhering to brand standards set by the VP, Group Design Director
Conceptualize and execute new AR/VR features that push visual storytelling forward
Design and implement animation and control systems to support flexible live production workflows
Optimize scenes and assets to maintain required real‑time performance levels
Assist in the development and implementation of testing and validation procedures
Troubleshoot and address technical and creative issues across environments and assets
Participate in ongoing workflow, pipeline, and toolset enhancements
Collaborate with editorial, production, and creative teams to enhance news, weather, elections, and special coverage through the unique capabilities of virtual production
Support station‑level execution across CBS Stations; some travel may be required
Qualifications
3+ years of experience in broadcast design, real‑time graphics, virtual production, or game development
A strong portfolio demonstrating a range of high‑quality 3D, AR/VR, or real‑time design work
Proficiency with real‑time rendering software, particularly Unreal Engine
Proficiency in 3D modeling and texturing tools; experience with Blender and Cinema 4D is strongly preferred
Strong proficiency in particle effect systems (Niagara), virtual lighting, material functions, and event‑based logical functions
Familiarity with Blueprints, asset optimization, and real‑time production constraints
Demonstrated interest in weather storytelling and data‑driven visualization
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
Experience with Substance 3D, ZBrush, or similar design platforms
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Ability to work proficiently in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven, live broadcast environment
Highly collaborative, self‑motivated, and comfortable contributing in a creative, evolving production culture
What We Offer
Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability benefits, tuition assistance, and PTO (or benefits as dictated by the applicable collective bargaining agreement)
Generous paid time off
An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams
Opportunities for both on‑site and virtual engagement events
Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community inside and outside the workplace
Explore life at Paramount (available on the official site)
Additional Information Hiring salary range: $100,000.00 – $125,000.00. This range applies to positions in New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay depends on geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. Benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability benefits, tuition assistance, and PTO (or benefits as otherwise dictated by the applicable collective bargaining agreement).
Equal Employment Opportunity Paramount is an equal‑opportunity employer (EOE) including disability and veteran status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation.
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We are seeking a multifaceted Unreal Artist to build impactful, visually compelling, and realistic 3D AR / Mixed Reality experiences. The ideal candidate is highly confident working in Unreal Engine, comfortable creating and modeling assets, and understands how to craft optimized graphics, assets, and blueprints for real‑time broadcast execution.
You will collaborate closely with creative, editorial, engineering, and production teams to design next‑generation virtual environments and weather storytelling tools that elevate how audiences experience the news. The office location can be any one of our CBS O&O stations.
Responsibilities
Create high‑quality 3D environments and assets using Blender, Cinema 4D and other emerging 3D tools for use in Unreal Engine
Model, texture, light, and rig assets and environments for AR / VR / XR executions
Work with creative and production teams to deploy, iterate, test, and refine designs for live broadcast
Work directly with meteorologists to create and define our presentation while adhering to brand standards set by the VP, Group Design Director
Conceptualize and execute new AR/VR features that push visual storytelling forward
Design and implement animation and control systems to support flexible live production workflows
Optimize scenes and assets to maintain required real‑time performance levels
Assist in the development and implementation of testing and validation procedures
Troubleshoot and address technical and creative issues across environments and assets
Participate in ongoing workflow, pipeline, and toolset enhancements
Collaborate with editorial, production, and creative teams to enhance news, weather, elections, and special coverage through the unique capabilities of virtual production
Support station‑level execution across CBS Stations; some travel may be required
Qualifications
3+ years of experience in broadcast design, real‑time graphics, virtual production, or game development
A strong portfolio demonstrating a range of high‑quality 3D, AR/VR, or real‑time design work
Proficiency with real‑time rendering software, particularly Unreal Engine
Proficiency in 3D modeling and texturing tools; experience with Blender and Cinema 4D is strongly preferred
Strong proficiency in particle effect systems (Niagara), virtual lighting, material functions, and event‑based logical functions
Familiarity with Blueprints, asset optimization, and real‑time production constraints
Demonstrated interest in weather storytelling and data‑driven visualization
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
Experience with Substance 3D, ZBrush, or similar design platforms
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Ability to work proficiently in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven, live broadcast environment
Highly collaborative, self‑motivated, and comfortable contributing in a creative, evolving production culture
What We Offer
Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability benefits, tuition assistance, and PTO (or benefits as dictated by the applicable collective bargaining agreement)
Generous paid time off
An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams
Opportunities for both on‑site and virtual engagement events
Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community inside and outside the workplace
Explore life at Paramount (available on the official site)
Additional Information Hiring salary range: $100,000.00 – $125,000.00. This range applies to positions in New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay depends on geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. Benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability benefits, tuition assistance, and PTO (or benefits as otherwise dictated by the applicable collective bargaining agreement).
Equal Employment Opportunity Paramount is an equal‑opportunity employer (EOE) including disability and veteran status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation.
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