Roblox · 2 months ago
Senior 3D Artist
San Mateo, CA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$144K/yr - $181K/yr
7+ years expRoblox is a platform that empowers a global community of developers and creators to build immersive 3D experiences. They are seeking a Senior 3D Artist to focus on character animation and key art, responsible for creating cinematic animations and high-impact visuals that define player experiences across various campaigns.
3D TechnologyGamingMetaverseOnline GamesSoftwareVideo Games
Responsibilities
Animate characters, creatures, and props for cinematic sequences, gameplay trailers, and promotional content
Develop expressive performances that convey personality, emotion, and narrative beats
Rig, pose, and render characters for static compositions, delivering polished assets for posters, banners, thumbnails, and social campaigns
Build and stage environments that enhance composition and visual storytelling
Collaborate closely with designers, marketers, editors, motion designers, and producers to create striking imagery that communicates story, mood, and brand identity
Optimize assets for both high-resolution print and digital platforms
Iterate quickly based on feedback from creative leads, ensuring alignment with brand and project goals
Maintain efficient file structures and workflows for smooth handoff and versioning
Qualification
Required
7+ years of professional experience in 3D motion design, character animation, or video post-production
Strong understanding of character rigging, anatomy, and motion principles
Proven ability as a 3D character animator, with a demo reel showcasing expressive, polished animation
A portfolio of key art / posed renders demonstrating strong composition, lighting, and storytelling
Solid grasp of visual design fundamentals (composition, color, lighting, silhouette)
Proficiency in industry-standard tools and workflows (e.g., Cinema4D, Maya, Blender, ZBrush, Substance, Redshift), including preparing assets to be shared across Digital Content Creation applications
Experience compositing or finishing renders in After Effects, Photoshop, etc
Ability to adapt quickly to feedback and iterate in a collaborative environment
Detail-oriented with a cinematic eye for storytelling
Strong communication skills and are comfortable presenting work and receiving critique
Benefits
Equity compensation
Benefits as described on this page
Company
Roblox
Roblox is an online gaming and entertainment platform that offers a shared digital experience that brings people together through play.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$874.45MKey Investors
Andreessen HorowitzAltos Ventures
2024-10-01Post Ipo Equity
2022-04-12Series Unknown· $17.71M
2021-08-11Series Unknown
Leadership Team
David Baszucki
Founder and CEO
Michael Guthrie
CFO
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