Cloud Chamber

Lead Lighting Artist

Cloud Chamber · Novato, California, United States

Posted about a month ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
41 days
Cloud Chamber's roles stay open a median of 53 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
9% of Cloud Chamber's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Cloud Chamber
high
14 stale, 0 reposted of 22 open
Hiring momentum
25 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-25

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Cloud Chamber's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Cloud Chamber.

About this role

As a Lead Lighting Artist at Cloud Chamber, you will be responsible for guiding a team of lighting artists to create visually stunning lighting for the BioShock game series. Your role includes setting expectations, providing mentorship, establishing best practices, and collaborating with various teams to ensure high-quality results and adherence to the visual style. You will also research new lighting techniques and maintain efficient workflows while fostering a positive team environment.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Cloud Chamber as an employer.

What you need

  • 7+ years of experience in real-time lighting and final rendering
  • Proven track record as an Art Lead on at least one shipped AAA title
  • Deep understanding of Physically Based Rendering (PBR)
  • Practical expertise with Unreal Engine 5, specifically Lumen Lighting and Sequencer
  • Experience in recruiting, developing, mentoring, and retaining artistic talent
  • Proven experience collaborating with Core Tech and Production teams

What you get

  • Pay range of $150,400 to $180,000 USD per year
  • Bonus and/or equity awards
  • Eligibility to participate in 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage
  • 14 paid holidays per calendar year
  • Paid vacation time ranging from 15 to 25 days

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work policy despite the #LI-Remote tag
  • High expectations for team management and mentorship may require strong leadership skills
  • Fast-paced environment with changing priorities may be challenging for some candidates

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Listed by Cloud Chamber on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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