Art Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of and define the artistic direction for branded Roblox experiences, from initial pitch and concept to launch and ongoing updates.

• Create style guides, color scripts, asset specifications, polycount budgets, and texture budgets.

• Lead visual development for client presentations utilizing mood boards, key art, concept sketches, and environment paintovers.

• Convert brand guidelines and intellectual property into visuals that are native to Roblox.

• Guide, mentor, and evaluate 3D artists, environment artists, UI designers, VFX artists, and animators.

• Develop and oversee art pipelines using Blender, Maya, Substance 3D Painter, and Roblox Studio.

• Collaborate with technical artists and Roblox engineers to optimize for mobile, console, PC, and VR platforms.

• Supervise in-experience user interfaces, HUDs, icons, shop interfaces, and onboarding processes.

• Work alongside game designers, producers, creative directors, as well as commercial production and post-production teams.

• Present creative direction, work-in-progress, and completed artwork to clients and stakeholders.

• Direct the creation of key art, experience thumbnails, icons, trailers, and social media assets.

• Facilitate art reviews and ensure milestone approvals.

• Keep track of Roblox updates, high-performing experiences, trends in avatars and user-generated content, and new tools, including generative AI workflows.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Art Director, Lead Artist, or a comparable role in gaming, interactive media, or branded digital experiences.

• At least 2 years of practical experience with Roblox.

• A robust portfolio showcasing art direction on shipped games or branded experiences, featuring Roblox projects and various stylized art styles.

• Extensive knowledge of Roblox Studio, including aspects like lighting, materials, MeshParts, SurfaceAppearance, and platform limitations.

• Proficient in Blender or Maya, Substance 3D Painter, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.

• Strong understanding of composition, color theory, lighting, shape language, and visual storytelling across characters, environments, and user interfaces.

• Solid grasp of real-time art pipelines, including polycount budgets, UV mapping, texture atlasing, LODs, and performance optimization for mobile-first audiences.

• Documented experience in leading and mentoring both in-house and outsourced art contributors.

• Experience collaborating with brands, intellectual property holders, or agency partners.

• Exceptional presentation and communication skills.

• Active, hands-on knowledge of the Roblox ecosystem, player culture, and effective visual experiences.

• Availability during PST core hours, Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive hourly freelance compensation ranging from $45 to $60 per hour.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.