Lead Level Artist

Cloud Chamber

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

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading teams of artists in game development, with a strong focus on environmental art and level architecture. Proficient in industry-standard tools and methodologies, fostering collaboration and mentorship to achieve high-quality artistic outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

7+ Years Experience In Game DevelopmentLeadership In Environmental ArtProficiency In UE5/UE4Mentoring And Career DevelopmentExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Environmental ArtLevel ArchitectureModular Architectural SystemsSpatial CompositionClassic Drawing Techniques

Soft Skills

Empathetic LeadershipCollaboration Across DisciplinesProactive MindsetAttention To DetailAbility To Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

3D Studio MaxMayaZBrushSubstancePhotoshopUE5Asset Management Tools

Industry Keywords

AAA TitlesGame DevelopmentArtistic ConsistencyInterdisciplinary CommunicationIterative Design Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of artists responsible for compelling, stylized, high-quality level art and immersive world-building
Partner with 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, believable environments
Design and improve modular architectural 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 building
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; 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; 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 supporting high-functioning teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience working in cross-disciplinary teams
Persistence, self-motivation, and a proactive mindset
Ability to maintain effectiveness and quality under pressure, ambiguity, and 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 quality revisions
Strong ownership, autonomy, attention to detail, organization, and high quality standards
For candidates located in Quebec: professional proficiency in both French and English; English required for collaboration with U.S. teams and international partners and for specialized technical documentation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer committed to reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities
Reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment