Team Lead, Level Artist

Cloud Chamber

. Lead, manage, mentor, and inspire a team of world builders and level artists .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading and mentoring teams in video game development, particularly in environmental art and level architecture. Proficient in collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to create cohesive and immersive game worlds using industry-standard tools and game engines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

7+ Years Video Game Development ExperienceTeam Leadership and MentorshipUE4/UE5 Game Development3D Studio Max / Maya, ZBrush, Substance, PhotoshopProfessional Fluency in French and English

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Hard Skills

Environmental ArtLevel ArchitectureModular Architectural Systems DesignAsset ManagementSpatial CompositionClassical Drawing TechniquesIterative DesignGame Development WorkflowsGame Engine ProficiencyFeedback and Performance Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationEmotional IntelligenceProactive MindsetAgility in Complex SituationsDetail-Oriented

Tools & Technologies

3D Studio MaxMayaZBrushSubstancePhotoshopUE5Asset Management Tools

Industry Keywords

AAA ProductionsWorld BuildingArtistic ConsistencyInterdisciplinary CollaborationGame World Construction

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ChefCloudFluxVue.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, manage, mentor, and inspire a team of world builders and level artists
Collaborate with the art team leads, Art Director, and Associate Art Director to ensure the project's artistic consistency and cohesion
Collaborate with the design and narrative teams to create immersive and believable environments
Design and improve modular architectural systems for levels
Provide objective and empathetic feedback and establish realistic development schedules
Manage the day-to-day activities of the world art team
Mentor artists and manage their career growth and development
Create and manage asset lists with internal and external partner teams
Coordinate production workflows, support interdisciplinary communication, and facilitate the efficient construction of the game world
Collaborate with design, art, engineering, animation, and audio teams to deliver a memorable AAA experience
Identify innovative solutions to overcome development obstacles

Requirements

What you’ll need

More than 7 years of in-house video game development experience, with an emphasis on environmental art or level architecture
Have completed the development of at least 2 games, ideally using UE4 or UE5, including successful experience leading a team, preferably on AAA productions
Previous experience leading other artists and managing their career growth, goal setting, and overall job performance
Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations
Knowledge of industry-standard tools: 3D Studio Max / Maya, ZBrush, Substance, Photoshop, etc.
Recent experience using industry-standard game engines/editors, preferably UE5
Experience with industry-standard asset management tools
Ability to support, inspire, and elevate the team's capabilities
Knowledge of classical drawing and/or painting techniques, with the ability to sketch ideas on paper
Strong command of and keen eye for spatial composition and proportions
Understanding of basic architecture
Comfortable working in an iterative design environment
Professional fluency in French and English required for candidates located in Quebec
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Perseverance, motivation, and a proactive mindset
Agility and resilience in changing or complex situations
Strong listening skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to reconcile differing perspectives
Open to feedback and direction, with a desire to learn new skills
Self-motivated, accountable, detail-oriented, and highly organized
Commitment to Cloud Chamber's core values

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, participate in an interview, perform essential job functions, and receive other employment-related benefits and privileges
Equal opportunity employer