Sr Design Engineer

Paramount • New York, NY

2d

About The Position

We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

We are seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join our Product Design team, driving both technical and creative excellence across our digital portfolio. In this role, you are a versatile problem-solver with a passion for pushing boundaries. You thrive in multidisciplinary environments, seamlessly integrating design and engineering to bring bold product visions to life.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience shipping features or products as a frontend or full-stack developer, with at least 3 years focused on design systems or scalable UI platform projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in architecting and implementing design systems at scale in an enterprise setting.
• Proficiency with Figma, including design token creation and conversion to code, and experience establishing robust design-to-code workflows.
• Deep knowledge of modern front-end development technologies: HTML5, CSS/Sass, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Tailwind, and related frameworks.
• Strong understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG), responsive and adaptive design, and cross-platform optimization.
• Strong experience with prototyping, including motion, micro-interactions, and interactive behavior.
• Have proactive communication skills and a desire to work in a collaborative environment among designers, engineers, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with a strong eye for design quality, detail, and craft.
• Background in UI/UX design
• Experience in AI technology
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university Design, HCI, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience with design system management platforms (e.g., Supernova, Zeroheight).
• Experience using component development and documentation tools (such as Storybook).
• Familiarity with enterprise-scale deployment processes, CI/CD pipelines, and version control (e.g., GitHub).

Responsibilities

• Advance and maintain design systems and core tooling, contributing to the delivery and maintenance of scalable design tokens and component libraries.
• Integrate AI technologies into design workflows, exploring and applying AI-powered tools or features (such as automated prototyping, intelligent component suggestions, or generative design enhancements) to improve process efficiency and user experience.
• Drive and strategize motion and animation systems, taking ownership of how animation enhances product usability, accessibility, and brand experience across CBS digital products.
• Contribute to refining prototyping approaches and improving front-end development standards as a subject-matter expert.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to peers and junior team members, sharing best practices and insights to support their growth and development.
• Represent and advocate for design system and operational initiatives in cross-functional settings, communicating technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Participate in process improvements, documentation, and educational efforts to promote the adoption of design systems and best practices across the organization.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees