#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?
We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got thepowerto 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.
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.
Qualifications
You have:
● 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
Preferred Qualifications
● 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).
Why You Should Join
● Influence the evolution of high-impact digital products seen by millions.
● Work at the intersection of design and engineering with talented cross-disciplinary teams.
● Help set the technical and creative direction for CBS’s growing suite of digital offerings.
CBS Sports, a year-round leader in cross-platform sports coverage, broadcasts a portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network, including THE NFL ON CBS; college football, including the Big Ten ON CBS; college basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship; golf, including The Masters®, PGA Championship and PGA TOUR; soccer, including the UEFA Champions League and NWSL; and CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR.
In addition, the division includes CBS SPORTS NETWORK, the 24-hour cable home of CBS Sports which televises live sports programming throughout the year, including college football and basketball games, UEFA Champions League and Europa League action, Italy's Serie A matches, Concacaf national team competitions, as well as a full slate of original programming and studio coverage.
CBS Sports also delivers an extensive lineup of global soccer coverage on Paramount+, including every UEFA club competition match, all Serie A matches as well as Concacaf national team competitions, and produces INSIDE THE NFL for Paramount+. CBS Sports Digital's multi-platform offerings include CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports apps for mobile and connected TV devices; the 24/7 streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ; 247Sports; MaxPreps; CBS Sports fantasy games; and SportsLine.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hiring Salary Range: $130,000.00 - 160,000.00.
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. This position is bonus eligible.
What We Offer:
- Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
- 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: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount
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.
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