Visual Interaction Designer ROBLOX Corporation

About ROBLOX

ROBLOX is a leading user-generated gaming site that makes players the architects of their own 3D worlds, drawing over one billion page views and 21 million in-game hours each month. The site is ranked #1 in the US for total engagement time within the 8-14 year old segment, and is rapidly growing in popularity amongst players aged 15+. Our vision is to become the leader in user-generated gaming for all ages, around the world. On ROBLOX, players use core building components to create elaborate online games that simulate the real world.

Join the team at ROBLOX and help us in our mission to build the best online game building site in the world. We are looking for exceptional people to take our leading 3D game community to even higher levels of technological sophistication. With a commitment to outstanding engineering, we have built an advanced distributed physics engine, a global-scale gaming cloud, and a business with close to 100% annual growth. ROBLOX received funding from top venture capital firms FirstRound Capital and Altos Ventures, and we continue to hire aggressively to support our growth and vision. We are highly motivated by huge opportunities to expand our audience and extend our user-created games to multiple platforms. If working with cutting edge technology on a game played by millions of users sounds awesome to you, come join our team!

Job Description:

We are seeking a visual interaction designer to improve usability of the ROBLOX website by creating innovative design solutions that satisfy business objectives while following art guidelines. The position involves applying a newly developed art style to existing and upcoming features but also requires the ability to expand upon, or break out of, an established art style when needed. The candidate will work independently, as a member of a team, and with other teams to ensure that the final product meets business goals from concept to completion. Candidates are required to possess excellent attention to detail that is specific, down to the pixel. This position reports to the Director of User Experience.

Responsibilities:

-Skin wireframes for web pages using an established art style and know when it is necessary to break out of the guidelines.
-Produce granular wireframes based on high-level guidelines provided by Director of User Experience.
-Communicate with stakeholders to ensure designs meet all business requirements and also work with developers to ensure the design is implemented properly.
-Create graphic design compositions using existing art assets and manipulate assets to fit the design.
-Create simple, yet astonishing, tween animations for Flash banners.

Requirements:

-Expert knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and an understanding of Flash.
-Expert knowledge of image file formats and their appropriate uses.
-An understanding of HTML & CSS to determine how assets need to be prepared for developers.
-An eye for detail that is specific, down to the pixel.
-The ability to work within the guidelines provided but still be innovative.
-Understanding of best practices and principles for visual and usability design.
-Bachelor degree in a design field, a minimum of 3 years work experience, and a portfolio is required.

Preferred:

-Passion for online gaming, especially social gaming.
-Experience in working with kids' products is a big plus.
-Experience in designing user interfaces for mobile applications.
-Ambitious self-starters are preferred! ROBLOX is growing fast and top performers will have an opportunity to take on more responsibilities as the company grows.

To Apply:

-Please check out our website (roblox.com).
-Please send us your resume and cover letter.
-We have a great salary and benefits package, 401k and stock options on offer. We look forward to hearing from you - Thank you!

Location:	60 E 3rd Ave Suite 201 San Mateo, CA 94401 United States
Employment Type:	Full Time
Functional Area:	IT
Tags:	Wireframes Graphic Flash Adobe HTML CSS