Motion Designer, Roblox

$116.5-146.7k

+ Equity

After Effects

Adobe Premiere

Adobe Creative Cloud

Mid and Senior level

San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

3-5 days a week in office (San Mateo, CA)

Online gaming and entertainment platform

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Online gaming and entertainment platform

1001+ employees

B2CGamingEntertainmentCommunity

Be an early applicant

$116.5-146.7k

+ Equity

After Effects

Adobe Premiere

Adobe Creative Cloud

Mid and Senior level

San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

3-5 days a week in office (San Mateo, CA)

1001+ employees

B2CGamingEntertainmentCommunity

Company mission

To connect a billion people with optimism and civility.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

4+ years of professional experience creating and editing content specifically for social media
A portfolio that demonstrates excellence in short-form video and motion graphics
Expert proficiency in Adobe Premiere and After Effects, with strong working knowledge of additional Adobe Creative Cloud tools
Strong understanding of motion fundamentals including timing, hierarchy, typography, and composition
Experience producing content optimized for vertical and mobile-first viewing
Deep familiarity with platform trends and audience behavior across major social channels
Strong audio instincts including music selection and sound design

What the job involves

As an Motion Designer you will own the creation of high-impact, platform-native content across all social channels. This role is exclusively focused on social media, concepting, editing, animating, and optimizing video built specifically for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn
You understand how content performs in-feed and how to capture attention quickly. You combine strong editorial instincts with elevated motion design craft. You move fast, think strategically, and know how to balance speed with brand consistency
This is a hands-on, high-volume creative role for someone who thrives in the daily rhythm of social storytelling
Create platform-native videos optimized for vertical, square, and mobile-first formats
Concept, edit, and animate short-form content including launches, brand storytelling, trend-driven content, and community moments
Develop motion systems and graphic templates tailored for social channels
Translate brand guidelines into flexible, social-first executions that feel current and culturally relevant
Collaborate with art directors, copywriters, and marketers to align content with channel goals
Apply motion graphics, typography, subtitles, and sound design that enhance clarity and engagement
Optimize deliverables based on platform specifications and best practices
Maintain organized workflows to support fast turnarounds and consistent output

Our take

Online gaming may be a well-established space, but Roblox has distinguished itself as a leader by empowering its community to build, share, and profit from their own creations, turning game development into an accessible, rewarding ecosystem for millions of users.

In addition to standard games, the platform offers virtual worlds and other experiences to explore and interact with. Its platform provides an online ecosystem for millions to create, socialize, chat, and explore immersive experiences with friends. In fact, in the US its used by two-thirds of children aged 9 to 12.

While the platform does face scrutiny over users safety (particularly given its young audience) the company's efforts to strengthen parental controls and open dialogue through initiatives like its new Parents Council signal a growing commitment to addressing these challenges. At the same time, its financial performance and creator-focused investments underscore a business in very strong health. With record payouts to developers, an expanding older player base, and a platform that increasingly rewards creative talent, Roblox's trajectory remains one of innovation and impressive growth.

Freddie

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

25% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (3.8)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)

Jan 2021

$520m

SERIES H

Feb 2020

$150m

SERIES G

Total funding: $922.8m

Company HQ

South San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

Leadership

David Baszucki

(Founder & CEO)

Studied Electrical Engineering at Stanford before founding Knowledge Revolution in 1990, where they spent 9 years as CEO. They worked as VP of MSC.Software for 2 years, and started Roblox in 2005.

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