Paramount Pictures

AR/VR Weather Designer

Paramount Pictures$100K — $125K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in broadcast design, real-time graphics, virtual production, or game development
  • Strong portfolio showcasing high-quality 3D, AR/VR, or real-time design work
  • Proficiency with Unreal Engine and 3D modeling/texturing tools like Blender and Cinema4D
  • Experience with Particle Effect Systems (Niagara) and Virtual Lighting
  • Familiarity with asset optimization and real-time production constraints
  • Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and tools like Substance 3D, ZBrush
  • Strong organizational skills for managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Create high-quality 3D environments and assets for Unreal Engine
  • Model, texture, light, and rig assets for AR/VR executions
  • Collaborate with production teams to refine designs for live broadcast
  • Work with Meteorologists to define presentation styles
  • Conceptualize new AR/VR features to enhance visual storytelling
  • Design animation systems to support flexible live production
  • Optimize scenes and assets for real-time performance

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions
  • Life insurance and disability benefits
  • Tuition assistance program for professional development
  • Generous paid time off policies
  • Opportunities for engagement and community building within the company
  • Access to an exciting, dynamic team at CBS News & Stations
Full Job Description
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. 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

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318 employees
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$1.3 billion
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Net Income
-$24.7 million
Founded
1912
5 Year Trend
+1.2%
Revenue
$714.2 million
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