Sawhorse Productions - Roblox Environmental Artist

Game Designer is needed in Los Angeles, United States.

Client: Sawhorse Productions

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Contract: Contract

Job Description

Sawhorse Productions, an award-winning creative studio based in Los Angeles, is seeking a detail-oriented and creative Roblox Environmental Artist to help craft immersive 3D worlds for platform-leading UGC games. This freelance role is ideal for someone passionate about world-building, experienced with Roblox Studio, and excited to design visually compelling environments that enhance gameplay and storytelling. The position is available for remote work or in the Los Angeles office and operates during PST core hours (M-F 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM).

Requirements

• Environmental Design: Conceptualize and design visually rich 3D environments that align with the game’s aesthetic and narrative goals.
• World Building: Create immersive, seamless game worlds with strong environmental storytelling and cohesive gameplay flow.
• Asset Creation: Collaborate with our 3D team to build landscapes, props, structures, and environmental assets optimized for Roblox.
• Optimization: Ensure all assets are performance-friendly and optimized for streaming and gameplay efficiency.
• Creative Collaboration: Work closely with Art Directors, Technical Artists, and Game Designers to maintain consistency in style, tone, and gameplay interaction.
• Client-Facing Communication: Engage with clients and stakeholders to interpret briefs and incorporate feedback directly into creative output.
• Feedback & Iteration: Participate in reviews, contribute to brainstorming sessions, and iterate quickly based on team and client feedback.

Qualifications

A strong candidate for this position should have the following qualities:

• Experience: 4+ years in 3D environment design, with a strong portfolio showing completed Roblox projects.
• Roblox Studio Expertise: Proficient with Roblox Studio and building workflows, familiar with optimization techniques (StreamingEnabled, low-poly design, etc.).
• 3D Software Proficiency: Skilled in tools like Blender, Maya, or equivalent software—must be able to export FBX files compatible with Roblox.
• Technical Understanding: Solid grasp of lighting, composition, and layout, with the ability to troubleshoot integration or performance issues.
• Gameplay Mindset: Understands how visual design impacts player experience and gameplay flow.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communicator, comfortable with presenting in meetings and collaborating in cross-functional teams.

Nice To Have’s

• Experience with Substance Painter or Designer for texture work
• Familiarity with lighting techniques for cinematic environments
• Knowledge of avatar rigging or custom character controllers in Roblox
• Prior experience creating plugins or custom tools for Roblox development
• Understanding of additional engines like Unity or Unreal

Benefits

$30 - $45 per hour
EEO Statement

Sawhorse Productions is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Sawhorse Productions will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Sawhorse Productions will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.