Lead Level Artist

Cloud Chamber

. Lead a team responsible for creating stylized, high-quality level art and immersive world-building .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $125,400 - $185,580 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading teams to create high-quality level art and immersive environments, with a strong emphasis on mentoring and career development for artists. Proficient in industry-standard tools and practices, ensuring artistic consistency and effective collaboration across multiple disciplines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

7+ Years Experience In Game DevelopmentLeadership In Environmental ArtProficiency In UE5/UE4Expertise In 3D Studio Max / MayaStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Environmental ArtLevel ArchitectureModular Architecture SystemsAsset ManagementSpatial CompositionBasic Architecture UnderstandingIterative DesignClassic Drawing TechniquesSketching IdeasGame Editors

Soft Skills

Empathetic LeadershipMentoring SkillsCollaboration Across DisciplinesProactive MindsetAttention To Detail

Tools & Technologies

UE5UE43D Studio MaxMayaZBrushSubstancePhotoshopIndustry Standard Asset Management Tools

Industry Keywords

AAA TitlesGame DevelopmentArtistic ConsistencyCross-Disciplinary TeamsOrganizational Complexity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team responsible for creating stylized, high-quality level art and immersive world-building
Partner with other Art Leads to manage, mentor, and inspire World Builders and Level Artists
Collaborate with the Art Director, Associate Art Director, and other Leads to ensure artistic consistency across the project
Collaborate with Design and Narrative Leads to create immersive and believable environments
Design and improve modular architecture systems for levels
Provide objective, empathetic feedback and establish realistic development schedules
Manage day-to-day activities of the World Art Team
Mentor and manage artists' career growth and development
Create and manage asset lists with internal and external partner teams
Coordinate workflow, support interdisciplinary communication, and facilitate efficient game-world development
Collaborate across design, art, engineering, animation, and audio teams to deliver a world-class AAA experience
Stay current on technological advancements and identify solutions to developmental obstacles

Requirements

What you’ll need

7 or more years of experience in internal game development with an emphasis on environmental art or level architecture
At least 2 shipped titles; UE5/UE4 preferred, with one shipped title in a leadership capacity; AAA titles preferred
Prior experience leading other artists and managing their career growth, goal-setting, and overall job performance
Ability to communicate and collaborate across multiple disciplines and locations clearly and effectively
Knowledge of current industry standard tools: 3D Studio Max / Maya, ZBrush, Substance, Photoshop, etc.
Recent use of industry standard game editors, with UE5 preferred
Experience with industry-standard asset management tools
Ability to support, inspire, and elevate team capabilities
Knowledge of classic drawing and/or painting techniques, with ability to sketch ideas on paper
Solid awareness and sense of spatial composition and proportions
Understanding of basic architecture
Comfortable working in an iterative design environment
Strong and empathetic leadership with proven mentoring skills and a track record of supporting high functioning teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience working in cross-disciplinary teams
Persistent and self-motivated with a proactive mindset
Able to maintain effectiveness and quality under pressure, ambiguity, and fast-changing priorities
Ability to build trust-based relationships and navigate organizational complexity with tact and emotional intelligence
Openness to feedback and direction, desire to learn new skills, and ability to produce quick, quality revisions
Strong ownership of tasks, attention to detail, and organization
Dedication to upholding Cloud Chamber's core values

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus and/or equity awards
Eligibility to participate in the 401(K) plan
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage
14 paid holidays per calendar year
Paid vacation time per calendar year (15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company's discretionary time off program
Up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year
Paid parental and compassionate leave
Wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support
Family planning support through Maven
Commuter benefits
Reimbursements for fitness-related expenses
Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities