AR/VR Weather Designer

Paramount•New York, NY

20h•Onsite

About The Position

CBS News & Stations is seeking an innovative AR/VR Designer (Unreal Artist) to help redefine what news looks like across its 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. The ideal candidate is a multifaceted Unreal Artist to help build impactful, visually compelling, and realistic 3D AR / Mixed Reality experiences. The role requires high confidence in working with Unreal Engine, comfort in creating and modeling assets, and an understanding of 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 for this position is open to any one of CBS's owned and operated stations. CBS News and Stations 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. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, and other award-winning broadcasts, providing news and information across various platforms globally.

Requirements

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
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
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

Nice To Haves

Blender and Cinema4D experience are strongly preferred
Experience with tools such as Substance 3D, ZBrush, or similar design platforms

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

Benefits

Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages
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
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) plan
Life insurance coverage
Disability benefits
Tuition assistance program
PTO