Roblox UGC Artist

Sawhorse Productions•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Remote

About The Position

Sawhorse Productions is seeking a hands-on, detail-driven Roblox UGC Artist to create and publish avatar items for the brands and experiences it develops on Roblox. The role takes items from concept through live Marketplace listing, covering 2D clothing, layered clothing, accessories, and dynamic heads and bodies. The artist ensures assets meet Roblox UGC specifications, pass moderation, and are ready for release. The position works with interactive, creative, and production teams to turn concepts and creative direction into Marketplace-ready items. It also supports organized asset workflows and keeps current with Roblox UGC policies, Marketplace trends, and new avatar features. This is an hourly freelance position with expected availability Monday through Friday during core working hours of 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM PST.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience creating and publishing Roblox UGC, with a portfolio of live Marketplace items.
Proven ability to create and upload all UGC types: 2D clothing, layered clothing, accessories, and dynamic heads and bodies.
Hands-on experience publishing items to the Roblox Marketplace under a group or studio account, including item setup and metadata.
Strong knowledge of Roblox UGC technical requirements, including triangle and texture limits, cages, attachment points, and facial rigging for dynamic heads.
Demonstrated experience handling moderation rejections, identifying their causes, and successfully resubmitting items.
Strong proficiency in Blender and Roblox Studio for modeling, caging, rigging, and testing UGC, and Adobe Photoshop for 2D clothing templates and texture work.
Meticulous attention to specification checks, file organization, and listing accuracy across high volumes of items.
Clear, proactive communication; ability to work independently in a remote setting and keep stakeholders updated on asset and upload status.

Nice To Haves

Experience creating brand or IP-licensed UGC.
Experience with Substance 3D Painter for texturing.
Experience with Roblox avatar animations or emotes.
Familiarity with UGC creation on other platforms, such as Fortnite (UEFN) or Zepeto.
Background in fashion, character, or game art.

Responsibilities

Create high-quality Roblox UGC across 2D clothing, layered clothing, accessories, and dynamic heads and bodies.
Upload and publish items to the Roblox Marketplace under Sawhorse group and studio accounts, including item setup and metadata.
Build assets to Roblox UGC specifications, including triangle and texture limits, cage setup, and attachment points.
Develop facial rigs for dynamic heads that meet Roblox FACS-based facial animation requirements, and test them in Roblox Studio before submission.
Manage moderation rejections by diagnosing issues, revising assets or listings, and resubmitting items to keep releases on schedule.
Collaborate with interactive, creative, and production teams to translate concepts and creative direction into Marketplace-ready items.
Maintain consistent workflows for source files, naming conventions, versioning, and upload tracking across multiple item drops.
Stay current with Roblox UGC policy updates, Marketplace trends, and new avatar features.