Roblox Level Designer
Sawhorse Productions · Los Angeles, CA · Yesterday
HybridOTHR$30–$45/hrFull-time
Sawhorse Productions is a Los Angeles based, Award winning full-service creative studio turning ideas into unforgettable experiences through captivating branded content, viral social moments, and groundbreaking interactive experiences. We partner with industry-leading brands, artists, and studios such as Walmart, Google, NBCUniversal, Fanatics, Toyota, Pepsi and Alo to deliver industry-leading, innovative multi-platform content. At Sawhorse, we believe in fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and relentless excellence while shaping the future of digital storytelling. Our releases include: [Roblox, Fortnite, Rec Room, ZEPETO] Roblox: How To Train Your DragonRoblox: Wicked RPRoblox: Walmart Discovered - 2024 ADDY WinnerRoblox: Fenty - 2024 Webby winnerRoblox: Alo SanctuaryRoblox: Beetlejuice Escape the AfterlifeRoblox: Lamborghini Lanzador Lab - 2024 Telly WinnerRoblox: Elton John's 'Beyond The Yellow Brick Road'Roblox: Olivia Rodrigo Roblox: Fashion KlossetteGen AI applet: Coca - Cola CappyAnd numerous digital fashion releases on UGC Gaming platforms - Sawhorse Productions We are seeking a talented, hands-on Roblox Level Designer to build the playable worlds behind our branded Roblox experiences. You will translate creative briefs into levels that feel native to the platform, shaping the spaces where our clients' brands come to life inside Roblox for millions of players. This is an hourly freelance position, with expected availability during PST core hours M - F 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Requirements Level Design & Build: Design and build playable environments and levels within Roblox Studio, taking layouts from initial blockout through to polished, playable spacesPlayer Flow & Pacing: Craft experiences that guide players through space intuitively, with strong pacing, difficulty progression, and clear moments of rewardGameplay Layout: Translate gameplay mechanics and creative briefs into level layouts that support core loops, campaign objectives, and brand storylinesRoblox Studio Craft: Build using terrain, parts, meshes, and Studio tools, keeping performance and mobile playability in mind throughoutIteration & Playtesting: Playtest levels, gather feedback from the team, and iterate quickly on layouts, difficulty, and player readabilityBrand Integration: Bring brand narratives, IP, and campaign moments into level design in ways that feel native to Roblox rather than bolted onCross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Partner with game designers, scripters, artists, and producers to bring each experience from concept through launchDocumentation & Handoff: Maintain clean, well-organized project files and provide clear handoff notes for scripters and artists working downstream Qualifications A strong candidate for this position should have the following qualities: Experience: 3+ years of experience as a Level Designer, Environment Designer, or similar role within Roblox, other UGC gaming platforms, or a game studio environmentRoblox Studio Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of Roblox Studio, including terrain, parts, meshes, StreamingEnabled workflows, and the core building toolsLevel Design Fundamentals: Solid grasp of level design principles including pacing, difficulty curves, player readability, and environmental storytellingPortfolio: Portfolio of built Roblox experiences, levels, or comparable game work that demonstrates your design approach and craftPerformance Awareness: Understanding of performance and mobile optimization considerations when building for RobloxCollaboration: Comfortable working with scripters, artists, producers, and creative leads across a projectIteration Mindset: Track record of taking feedback and iterating on layouts efficiently and without egoCommunication: Clear, professional written and verbal communication in remote-friendly settings Nice To Have's Familiarity with Luau scripting for basic level logic such as triggers, teleports, and checkpointsExperience on branded Roblox experiences or campaigns for major brands3D modeling experience in Blender, Maya, or similarExposure to Fortnite Creative/UEFN or other UGC gaming platformsPrior work on obby, tycoon, roleplay, or narrative-driven Roblox experiences 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.