Roblox 3D Artist
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 Dragon
- Roblox: Wicked RP
- Roblox: Walmart Discovered - 2024 ADDY Winner
- Roblox: Fenty - 2024 Webby winner
- Roblox: Alo Sanctuary
- Roblox: Beetlejuice Escape the Afterlife
- Roblox: Lamborghini Lanzador Lab - 2024 Telly Winner
- Roblox: Elton John’s 'Beyond The Yellow Brick Road'
- Roblox: Olivia Rodrigo
- Roblox: Fashion Klossette
- Gen AI applet: Coca - Cola Cappy
- And numerous digital fashion releases on UGC Gaming platforms - Sawhorse Productions
We’re looking for a versatile, self-sufficient, and highly capable 3D Artist (Generalist) who can model across a wide range of subject matter, from characters and vehicles to props and full environments, for platform-leading UGC games and branded experiences. This freelance role is built for a well-rounded modeler who moves fluidly between realistic and stylized work, thrives on variety, and can carry an asset from concept through to final in-engine delivery. We need a confident self-starter, ready to hit the ground running and keep things moving at pace.
This is an hourly freelance position, with expected availability during PST core hours M-F 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Requirements
- Versatile 3D Modeling: Model a broad range of assets, from characters and vehicles to props and full environments, across both realistic and stylized art directions.
- End-to-End Asset Creation: Take models from concept and blockout through to final, game-ready delivery, with clean topology, UVs, and textures optimized for Roblox.
- Optimization: Ensure all assets are performance-friendly and optimized for streaming and gameplay efficiency across a range of devices.
- Self-Sufficient Delivery: Own your workload and deliver quality assets at a strong pace with minimal oversight, keeping projects moving without hand-holding.
- Creative Collaboration: Work closely with Art Directors, Technical Artists, and Game Designers to maintain consistency in style, tone, and quality across a project.
- Client-Facing Communication: Engage with clients and stakeholders to interpret briefs and incorporate feedback directly into your work.
- Feedback & Iteration: Participate in reviews, contribute to brainstorming sessions, and iterate quickly based on team and client feedback.
- Trend Awareness: Stay ahead of modeling techniques, tools, and styles across UGC gaming to keep Sawhorse’s output fresh and competitive.
Qualifications
A strong candidate for this position should have the following qualities:
- Experience: 3+ years in 3D modeling for games, interactive media, or real-time production environments.
- Versatile Portfolio: A strong portfolio showing both realistic and stylized work, covering at least two of the following: characters, vehicles, or environments.
- Roblox Studio Expertise: Proficient with Roblox Studio and building workflows. Familiarity with optimization techniques (StreamingEnabled, low-poly design, etc.).
- 3D Software Proficiency: Skilled in tools like Blender, Maya, or equivalent software, and able to export FBX files compatible with Roblox.
- Technical Understanding: Solid grasp of topology, UVs, lighting, composition, and layout, with the ability to troubleshoot integration and performance issues.
- Gameplay Mindset: Understands how visual design impacts player experience and gameplay flow.
- Self-Direction: