Motion Designer

San Mateo, CA (On-site)

$116K/yr – $147K/yrMid Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive Roblox social video content using motion-first assets for vertical and mobile formats.

  • Own end-to-end social video creation for vertical and mobile formats.
  • Must-have: 4+ years creating/editing social content with a motion-graphics portfolio.
  • Standout: Proficiency in After Effects and Premiere with typography, subtitles, and sound design.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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

Benefits

  • All full-time employees are also eligible for equity compensation and for benefits as described on this page
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Roblox

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Roblox's vision is to reimagine the way people come together. Our mission is to connect a billion people with optimism and civility.What is Roblox?Roblox is a platform where people come together virtually to share experiences. Every day, tens of millions of people from around the world come to Roblox to learn, work, play, connect, communicate, and socialize in immersive digital experiences all built by a global community of creators.Powered by CreatorsRoblox is powered by a global community of millions of developers and creators who produce their own immersive multiplayer experiences each month using Roblox Studio, our intuitive desktop design tool. Any experience imaginable can be created on Roblox.How Popular?Roblox is ranked as one of the top entertainment platforms for audiences under the age of 18 based on average monthly visits and time spent (Comscore). Our popularity is driven purely by the community with millions of people signing up through word of mouth every month.

Founded in 2004
San Mateo, California, USA
7.6K employees (1,039 in marketing)
61% recommend to a friend
67% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
580M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$50.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
27.1%
Direct
70.2%
Referral
1.3%
Social
1.4%
Paid
0%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~7.6K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
305 (4% of company)
Median Career Experience
13 years
Median Tenure
2.6 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Funding

Total Funding
$874.5M
Last Raise
$17.7M
Post IPO Equity, 1 years ago

Funding History

  • Oct 2024
    Post IPO Equity
  • Apr 2022
    Series Unknown • $17.7M
  • Aug 2021
    Series Unknown

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