AR/VR Weather Designer
CBS News and Stations, New York, NY, United States
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CBS News & Stations is looking for an innovative AR/VR Designer (Unreal Artist) to help redefine what news looks like across our 15 owned and operated CBS stations. This is a rare opportunity to be one of the design minds revolutionizing real-time visual storytelling for live broadcast, weather, and breaking news across the biggest media markets in the country.
We are seeking a multifaceted Unreal Artist to help 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.
We are open to considering the office location for this position as 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 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; Blender and Cinema4D experience are strongly preferred
Strong Proficiency in Particle Effect Systems (Niagara), Virtual Lighting, Material Functions, 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 tools such as 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
Why CBS News & Stations At CBS News & Stations, AR/VR is no longer experimental—it is operational, scalable, and central to how we tell stories. This role sits at the intersection of design, technology, and journalism, influencing daily newscasts and major national moments across the country. You’ll help shape the visual language of modern broadcast news while working alongside industry‑leading creative and technical teams.
CBS News & Stations is a broad network that brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. It is the home to numerous award‑winning programs and streams across digital platforms, providing news and information at scale.
Additional Information Hiring Salary Range: $100,000.00 - 125,000.00. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job‑related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.
What We Offer
Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
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, both inside and outside the workplace.
Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on‑screen and off. The company believes that opportunity, access, resources, and rewards should be available to all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our site. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.
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CBS News & Stations is looking for an innovative AR/VR Designer (Unreal Artist) to help redefine what news looks like across our 15 owned and operated CBS stations. This is a rare opportunity to be one of the design minds revolutionizing real-time visual storytelling for live broadcast, weather, and breaking news across the biggest media markets in the country.
We are seeking a multifaceted Unreal Artist to help 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.
We are open to considering the office location for this position as 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 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; Blender and Cinema4D experience are strongly preferred
Strong Proficiency in Particle Effect Systems (Niagara), Virtual Lighting, Material Functions, 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 tools such as 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
Why CBS News & Stations At CBS News & Stations, AR/VR is no longer experimental—it is operational, scalable, and central to how we tell stories. This role sits at the intersection of design, technology, and journalism, influencing daily newscasts and major national moments across the country. You’ll help shape the visual language of modern broadcast news while working alongside industry‑leading creative and technical teams.
CBS News & Stations is a broad network that brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. It is the home to numerous award‑winning programs and streams across digital platforms, providing news and information at scale.
Additional Information Hiring Salary Range: $100,000.00 - 125,000.00. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job‑related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.
What We Offer
Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
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, both inside and outside the workplace.
Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on‑screen and off. The company believes that opportunity, access, resources, and rewards should be available to all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our site. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.
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