or apply directly on Cloud Chamber's site. We never take the application ourselves.
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.
- 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
Summarised from Cloud Chamber's posting. Read the full original.
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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