Roblox Developer (Freelance)

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. They partner with industry-leading brands like Walmart, Google, NBCU, Fanatics, Toyota, Pepsi, and Alo to deliver innovative multi-platform content.

Recent releases include Roblox experiences like:

• How To Train Your Dragon
• Wicked RP
• Walmart Discovered - 2024 ADDY Winner
• Fenty Beauty Experience - 2024 Webby Winner
• Alo Sanctuary
• Beetlejuice Escape the Afterlife
• Lamborghini Lanzador Lab - 2024 Telly Winner
• Elton John’s 'Beyond The Yellow Brick Road'
• Olivia Rodrigo Experience
• Fashion Klossette
• Coca-Cola Cappy (Gen AI Applet)

Sawhorse is seeking a technically sharp, performance-driven, and collaborative Roblox Developer to craft high-fidelity, immersive experiences. You’ll work with game designers, artists, and engineers to build scalable, engaging gameplay for top-tier brands.

The role involves using latest Roblox technologies, advanced scripting techniques, and performance optimization strategies to push boundaries and deliver seamless play across PC, mobile, and console.

Requirements

• Gameplay Development: Design, develop, and optimize high-quality Roblox experiences with clean, efficient, and scalable Luau code.
• Creative and Product Partnership: Partner with Creative and Product teams to translate creative vision and KPIs into engaging, data-driven gameplay.
• Feature Ownership: Own development cycles from concept to execution, upholding best practices and Roblox development standards.
• Client and Stakeholder Alignment: Coordinate with clients and stakeholders to align technical execution with project objectives and brand requirements.
• Cross-Functional Implementation: Collaborate with designers and engineers to implement gameplay mechanics, UI/UX features, and interactive elements.
• Game Systems: Build custom character controllers, AI behavior, and dynamic game mechanics using Object-Oriented Programming principles.
• QA and Performance: Work with QA and product managers to troubleshoot, debug, and optimize features for performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Cross-Platform Optimization: Optimize gameplay across PC, mobile, and console while maintaining graphical and interactive consistency.
• Platform Innovation: Stay ahead of new Roblox technologies and implement StreamingEnabled, MemoryStoreService, and advanced data handling techniques.

Qualifications

• Experience: 6 to 10 years of development experience on the Roblox platform, including 4+ years of programming in Luau.
• Roblox Studio and Scripting: Advanced proficiency in Roblox Studio and the Roblox API, including object-oriented programming, CFrame manipulation, UI/UX scripting, and performance optimization.
• Backend Services: Strong working knowledge of Roblox DataStores, MemoryStoreService, and efficient data handling techniques.
• Version Control: Proficiency with GitHub and Rojo in team-based, collaborative coding workflows.
• Cross-Platform Delivery: Proven ability to ship experiences that perform consistently across PC, mobile, and console.
• Communication: Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both developers and non-technical stakeholders.
• Independence and Collaboration: Self-starter with strong time management skills who thrives both independently and within a remote, fast-paced team.

Nice To Have's

• Experience with open-source Roblox libraries such as Nevermore, Maids, Promises, and Signals
• Game UX design experience building smooth, intuitive user flows on Roblox
• Roblox Studio plugin development to streamline team workflows
• Background in vector math, procedural animation, and physics-based interactions
• Custom avatar rigging and character animation pipeline experience
• Familiarity with front-end web frameworks, API integrations, and external server communication