3D & Virtual Production Designer (Unreal Engine)

TL;DR

3D & Virtual Production Designer (Unreal Engine): Designing and building high-fidelity 3D environments and virtual sets for virtual production and broadcast content with an accent on real-time rendering and LED volume workflows. Focus on creating immersive world-building assets, optimizing performance for production scalability, and integrating complex 3D motion graphics systems.

Location: Hybrid role based in the Greater Seattle Area (King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties)

Salary: $115,000 - $125,000

Company

A creative production studio specializing in storytelling for brands, game studios, and partners through immersive virtual production and high-end 3D graphics.

What you will do

• Design and maintain high-quality 3D environments and virtual sets within Unreal Engine.
• Develop assets, materials, shaders, and environmental effects optimized for real-time performance.
• Create 3D motion graphics and animation sequences using Cinema 4D for broadcast and marketing.
• Collaborate with Art Directors and Cinematographers to translate creative briefs into virtual experiences.
• Partner with technical teams to improve workflows using Disguise, Pixera, and real-time rendering tools.
• Build modular environment systems and reusable asset libraries to support production scalability.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in 3D design, animation, or virtual production.
• Advanced proficiency in Unreal Engine (lighting, materials, rendering, and scene assembly).
• Advanced proficiency in Cinema 4D (modeling, animation, and procedural workflows).
• Strong portfolio showcasing world-building, 3D environment design, and virtual production work.
• Must be based in or able to work onsite in the Greater Seattle Area.
• Deep understanding of composition, color theory, and cinematography.

Nice to have

• Experience with procedural content creation tools like Houdini.
• Familiarity with Disguise and Pixera technical workflows.
• Knowledge of camera tracking and virtual cinematography.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, and Premiere Pro.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time position with competitive salary.
• Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art LED volume technology.
• Collaborative environment focused on emerging storytelling technologies and gaming culture.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture.