Lead Level Artist - Remote

Overview

Cloud Chamber is looking for an exceptional Lead Level Artist to join our creative team to help define and implement BioShock’s Creative Vision. Under the guidance of the Art Director and Associate Art Director, you will lead a team of environment artists to create compelling, stylized, high-quality level art and world-building.

In Short

• Partner with other art Leads to manage, mentor, and inspire a team of world builders/level artists.
• Work closely with the Art Director, Associate Art Director, and other Leads to ensure artistic unity across the game.
• Collaborate with Design and Narrative Leads to create immersive and believable environments.
• Design and work out the details of modular systems of architecture for levels.
• Provide objective feedback, and establish development schedules.
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the World Environment Art Team.
• Mentor and help with career development to assigned team members.
• Create and manage asset lists in collaboration with internal partner teams.
• Coordinate workflow, support interdisciplinary communication, and facilitate efficient and effective building of the game world.

Requirements

• 5 or more years of experience in internal game development with an emphasis on environmental art or level architecture.
• At least 2 shipped titles, one shipped title in a leadership capacity. Experience with AAA titles preferred.
• Prior experience leading other artists and managing their goal-setting and performance.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate across multiple disciplines and locations effectively.
• Knowledge of current industry standard tools: 3D Studio Max / Maya, ZBrush, Substance, Photoshop, etc.
• Recent use of industry standard game editors (UE5/UE4 preferable).
• Experience with industry-standard asset management tools.
• Ability to inspire and bring out talent in others.
• Classic drawing or painting techniques with the ability to sketch out ideas on paper.
• Good sense of spatial composition and proportions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on market location.
• Bonus and/or equity awards eligibility.
• 401(K) plan participation.
• Full range of medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year.
• Minimum of 15 days of vacation leave per year.
• 10 sick days per calendar year.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for career development and mentorship.
• Focus on diversity and open communication.