3D/AR Designer

Univision•Miami, FL

About The Position

TelevisaUnivision’s Art & Design department is seeking a talented and experienced 3D/AR Designer to join its Augmented and Mixed Reality team, supporting Broadcast and Streaming News operations. This creative and technically focused role develops high-quality 3D environments, assets, and immersive AR/VR experiences for live and pre-recorded programming. The position combines 3D design and modeling with real-time graphics, virtual production, and broadcast workflows. The 3D/AR Designer reports to the Sr. Manager of Graphics Technology and collaborates with artists, designers, producers, directors, and technical teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven news environment. The ideal candidate is a creative problem-solver with a strong eye for design, composition, scale, and visual realism, who can manage multiple priorities and use emerging technology to create compelling broadcast experiences.

Requirements

At least 3 years of professional experience in a 3D design, modeling, animation, or broadcast production environment.
Advanced proficiency in 3D modeling, texturing, UV mapping, lighting, rendering, compositing, and animation.
Strong experience with organic and hard-surface modeling, including retopology, texture baking, and optimization for real-time environments.
Proficiency with industry-standard 3D software such as Cinema 4D, Maya, 3ds Max, AutoCAD, V-Ray, and/or Rhino3D.
Strong understanding of materials, shaders, lighting, particle systems, fluid effects, rendering, and compositing.
Advanced knowledge of UV mapping, UDIM workflows, PBR materials, texture creation, and texture optimization.
Experience creating and optimizing 3D assets for real-time engines, particularly Unreal Engine.
Understanding of game-engine workflows for models, textures, lighting, animation, materials, and real-time rendering.
Experience designing virtual studios, AR environments, and immersive 3D spaces with real-world architectural accuracy.
Strong understanding of scale, perspective, composition, spatial design, and architectural realism.
Ability to translate 2D creative concepts, storyboards, and visual references into production-ready 3D environments and assets.
Ability to communicate effectively with producers, directors, designers, and technical teams.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced production environment.
Collaborative, creative, and forward-thinking mindset, with a passion for emerging technology and visual storytelling.

Nice To Haves

Experience with live broadcast, virtual production, AR, XR, or real-time graphics environments is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Sr. Manager of Graphics Technology and the Art & Design team to support multiple live and pre-recorded news programs.
Lead the creative development of 3D AR/VR environments and visual solutions for daily programming, breaking news, and special events.
Create and develop 3D models, environments, textures, materials, lighting, animations, and visual effects for broadcast.
Translate creative concepts and visual references into production-ready 3D assets and environments.
Design virtual studios and AR environments with attention to architecture, scale, perspective, spatial relationships, and visual realism.
Work with producers, directors, designers, and other stakeholders to integrate 3D assets into broadcast graphics packages.
Prepare and optimize 3D assets for real-time rendering and integration into Unreal Engine and other production environments.
Support development, deployment, and optimization of Unreal Engine workflows for virtual production, live broadcast, and content creation.
Follow brand and editorial guidelines while exploring innovative visual approaches and new technologies.
Troubleshoot creative and technical issues involving 3D assets, materials, lighting, rendering, and real-time workflows.
Manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining creative quality and technical accuracy.