3D & Virtual Production Designer

About the role

We are seeking a passionate, creative, and technically skilled 3D & Virtual Production Designer to help define the future of storytelling for our brand, game studios, and partners. This role is ideal for a 3D artist who thrives at the intersection of cinematic design, world building, and hi-end 3D graphics.

Responsibilities

• Virtual Production Environment Design & Development
  • Design, build, and maintain high-quality 3D environments, virtual sets, and digital worlds within Unreal Engine for virtual production, broadcast, and marketing content.
  • Create and optimize assets, materials, shaders, landscapes, architecture, and environmental effects that meet both artistic and technical requirements.
  • Collaborate with Art Directors, Designers, Cinematographers, Producers, and Production Engineers to translate creative briefs into immersive virtual production experiences.
  • Build modular environment systems and reusable asset libraries that support scalability across multiple productions.
  • Establish lighting, atmosphere, mood, and visual fidelity standards within Unreal Engine environments.
  • Ensure all environments are optimized for real-time performance while maintaining visual quality and artistic intent.
• 3D Design & Motion Graphics Development
  • Design and create 3D assets, animation sequences, and abstract visual systems in Cinema 4D for use across motion graphics, title sequences, broadcast graphic packages, and production content.
  • Develop visual elements that integrate seamlessly between C4D and traditional motion design workflows.
  • Support the creation of graphics packages, show opens, transitions, lower thirds, virtual stage elements, and event branding systems.
• Technical Pipeline Development & Innovation
  • Partner with technical teams to establish and improve virtual production workflows with Unreal Engine, C4D, Disguise, and Pixera.
  • Maintain expertise in real-time rendering technologies and evaluate new tools, plugins, and workflows that improve efficiency, visual quality, and production scalability.
  • Aid in troubleshooting technical challenges related to environment development, rendering, optimization, and virtual production integration.
  • Document workflows, best practices, and technical processes to support team growth and operational consistency.
• Creative Collaboration & Production Support
  • Collaborate closely with creative and production teams throughout the creative process.
  • Participate in creative reviews, concept development sessions, and production planning meetings.
  • Present visual concepts, environment designs, and technical solutions to internal stakeholders and partners.
  • Help elevate the team's creative and technical capabilities through knowledge sharing, experimentation, and continuous learning.

Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in Unreal Engine, including environment creation, lighting, materials, rendering, optimization, and scene assembly.
• Advanced proficiency in Cinema 4D, including modeling, animation, procedural workflows, rendering, and motion design applications.
• Strong understanding of composition, color theory, cinematography, lighting design, and visual communication.
• Strong understanding of virtual production workflows, LED volume production, real-time rendering technologies, and image-based lighting techniques.
• Strong portfolio showcasing world-building, 3D environment design, lighting, virtual production work, and 3D animation.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Qualifications

• 5 + years of professional experience in 3D design and animation, virtual production, or related discipline.
• Demonstrate professional experience designing, building, and optimizing environments within Unreal Engine for virtual production.
• Experience creating and optimizing 3D assets, textures, materials, and shaders for real-time environments.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary creative teams and collaborating across design, animation, editorial, and production departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting virtual production stages, LED volume productions, or large-scale live entertainment experiences.
• Familiarity with technical workflows within Disguise and Pixera.
• Experience creating procedural environments using Houdini or similar procedural content creation tools.
• Knowledge of camera tracking, virtual cinematography, and real-time production pipelines.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, and Premiere Pro.
• Passion for video games, interactive entertainment, and gaming culture.
• Experience working on entertainment, broadcast, gaming, or large-scale brand campaigns.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, real-time content creation, and the future of virtual production.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to operate various electronic devices.

Position Type & Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time Hybrid-Seattle, WA role, defined as a combination of remote and in-office / on-site work within the Greater Seattle Area (King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties).

Additional Information

• We receive a high volume of applicants and are unable to respond to all of them. Please know that we will be in touch with candidates moving forward in the interview process.
• All communications will come from careers@mightymediastudios.com.
• Along with your resume and cover letter, please include a link to your digital portfolio.
• If you are offered a position, please note that employment with the company is contingent on passing a criminal background check.
• While employed with Mighty Media Studios, you are not authorized to provide professional services to a competitor, other company or client that may be a conflict of interest with your work.
• Mighty Media Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment with the Mightiest employees.
• If you require an accommodation in interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please note that in your application.
• We are committed to ensuring that everyone has an excellent interview experience!