Creative Director, Partner Innovation Studio

Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiences– all created by our global community of developers and creators.

At Roblox, we’re building the tools and platform that empower our community to bring any experience that they can imagine to life. Our vision is to reimagine the way people come together, from anywhere in the world, and on any device. We’re on a mission to connect a billion people with optimism and civility, and looking for amazing talent to help us get there.

A career at Roblox means you’ll be working to shape the future of human interaction, solving unique technical challenges at scale, and helping to create safer, more civil shared experiences for everyone.

About Roblox’s Partner Innovation Studio

At Roblox’s Partner Innovation Studio, we’re at the forefront of storytelling, working with global brands to create interactive experiences that drive engagement and set standards for audience connection. Our team blends creativity, technology, and strategic insight to craft progressive experiences across Roblox and beyond.

The Role

We are looking for an innovative Creative Director to spearhead the development of interactive experiences that push the boundaries of storytelling. As the Creative Director, you will lead internal and external creatives and collaborate with cross-functional partners to craft the direction of projects. Your creative leadership will set the tone for projects that not only captivate audiences but also align with the strategic goals of both our studio and our brand partners.

You Will:

• Define and communicate the overarching creative direction for immersive experiences, ensuring alignment with brand goals and the strategic objectives of Partner Innovation Studio.
• Lead and inspire internal and external creatives, to deliver world-class experiences that engage and inspire diverse audiences.
• Develop compelling narratives and visual strategies that resonate with global brands and their audiences, translating brand identities into dynamic, interactive experiences.
• Work closely with product, engineering, and marketing teams to ensure seamless integration of creative vision with technical execution, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in interactive design on Roblox.
• Serve as the creative lead in Partner meetings and presentations, articulating concepts and ideas clearly while addressing feedback to evolve the creative vision in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to continually elevate the quality and impact of our work, positioning the studio as an innovator in the interactive and immersive space.
• Ensure creative consistency and excellence across all deliverables, from concept to final execution, maintaining the highest standards of design, storytelling, and audience engagement.

You Have:

• 10+ years of experience in a creative leadership role within the digital media, entertainment, or gaming industries.
• A proven track record of delivering high-quality creative work that drives engagement and resonates with global audiences.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience leading cross-disciplinary teams through all stages of the creative process.
• Expertise in interactive design, digital storytelling, and immersive experiences, with an understanding of emerging trends in creative technology.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to express creative concepts and encourage both internal teams and external partners.
• A passion for innovation, storytelling, and pushing the creative boundaries of what’s possible in immersive media

For roles that are based at our headquarters in San Mateo, CA: The starting base pay for this position is as shown below. The actual base pay is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs and market demand. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. All full-time employees are also eligible for equity compensation and for benefits.

Annual Salary Range$354,700—$418,700 USD

Roles that are based in our San Mateo, CA Headquarters are in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional in-office on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted).

You’ll Love:

• Industry-leading compensation package
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
• A rewarding 401k program
• Flexible vacation policy (varies by exemption status)
• Roflex - Flexible and supportive work policy
• Roblox Admin badge for your avatar

• At Roblox HQ:

  • Free catered lunches five times a week and several fully stocked kitchens with unlimited snacks
  • Onsite fitness center and fitness program credit
  • Annual CalTrain Go Pass

Roblox provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Roblox also provides reasonable accommodations for all candidates during the interview process.