AR/VR Development Designer

Role Overview The AR/VR Development Designer is a hands‑on creative promoting how storytelling shows up in real time. This role is about designing immersive environments that add value across CBS News & Stations and Sales. You’re not just building scenes; you’re shaping how stories are experienced. This role lives at the intersection of design, motion, and real‑time tech—taking ideas and turning them into something visually sharp, intentional, and built for air. We’re looking for someone who understands restraint, composition, and how to use the technology with purpose. We are open to considering the office location for this position as any one of our CBS O&O stations. Key Responsibilities Design and execute ARVR environments in Unreal Engine and Cinema 4D Take a concept and produce it — lighting, materials, motion, camera Create scenes that feel intentional, not overdesigned, or cluttered Optimize everything for real‑time performance and broadcast reliability Know when to push—and when to simplify Make It About the Story Work directly with producers to translate editorial ideas into visual space Design with clarity first — what’s the story, what matters, what doesn’t Avoid “3D clip art” — everything on screen should have a reason to exist Help evolve how we use ARVR so it enhances coverage Collaborate Without Overcomplicating Work closely with the ARVR Project Manager and creative leads to move fast and stay aligned Be clear about what’s possible, what’s not, and what’s worth doing Take feedback, iterate quickly, and keep things moving Support both News and Sales without losing design integrity Push the Look Forward Bring a contemporary design sensibility — clean, intentional, current Explore new techniques, workflows, and visual approaches Help define what ARVR should look like across CBS Stations — not just execute it Contribute to reusable assets and systems that scale across markets Qualifications & Skills Solid Unreal Engine experience (real‑time scene building is core to this role) Proficiency in Cinema 4D and Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator) Good instincts for lighting, composition, typography, and motion Understanding of real‑time constraints — performance matters Ability to work fast, stay organized, and handle multiple projects at once Comfortable working with both creatives and non‑creatives What Sets You Apart You know when less is more (and when it’s not!) You’re curious about the tech, but not distracted by it You care about the story as much as the visuals You want to make the experience in ARVR better—not just maintain it 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. Additional Information Hiring Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $145,000.00. 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: 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: Equal Opportunity Employer 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. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of 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 as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io or by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. #J-18808-Ljbffr