ARVR News Designer

Role Overview CBS Stations is looking for an AR/VR News Designer who is a hands‑on creative focused on making news stories clearer, sharper, and more engaging through AR/VR. This role is about building visual tools that help explain what’s happening, whether it’s breaking news, developing coverage, or everyday segments. You’ll take complex or fast‑moving information and turn it into visuals that make sense instantly on air. Key Responsibilities Build for the Story Design and execute AR/VR elements that support breaking news and daily coverage Create explainers, timelines, maps, and visualizations that make complex stories easier to understand Quickly translate editorial ideas into clear, real‑time visuals Build scenes that feel grounded, readable, and focused Work at News Speed Respond to breaking news with fast‑turn AR/VR solutions Develop flexible templates and systems that can be reused across stories Balance speed with quality, knowing what matters in the moment Adapt visuals as stories evolve throughout the day Collaborate with Editorial Work directly with producers to understand the story before designing the visual Help shape how a story is told visually, not just execute requests Stay aligned with newsroom priorities and deadlines Execute in Real Time Build and refine AR/VR scenes in Unreal Engine and Cinema 4D Design lighting, materials, motion, and camera moves that feel natural on air Ensure all elements perform consistently in real‑time broadcast environments Optimize assets for speed, clarity, and consistency Keep It Clean, Keep It Useful Avoid unnecessary complexity – every element should serve the story Maintain a modern, editorial‑first design approach Contribute to a growing library of reusable AR/VR tools for news coverage Help define what effective AR/VR storytelling looks like across stations Qualifications & Skills Strong background in motion design, 3D, or broadcast graphics Experience with Unreal Engine (real‑time design is core to the role) Proficiency in Cinema 4D and Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator) Strong sense of composition, structure, typography, and motion Ability to simplify complex information into clear visuals Comfortable working in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environments Strong communication skills, especially with editorial teams What Sets You Apart You think like a storyteller, not just a designer You can take a messy, complex story and make it visually obvious You progress fast without losing priority You care about helping the viewer understand what’s happening Additional Information 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 otherwise as 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: Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/veteran. At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, from the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is 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. Nearest Major Market: Manhattan Nearest Secondary Market: New York City #J-18808-Ljbffr Paramount