Modeler

About Industrial Light & Magic

Founded by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, with studios located in San Francisco, Vancouver, London, Sydney and Mumbai. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.

Role Overview

As a Senior Modeler, you will bridge the gap between artistic vision and technical execution to bring digital assets to life. You will work with both organic sculpting and hard surface modeling techniques to construct high-quality models suitable for production.

Responsibilities

• Take complete ownership of a range of complex assets and shot work including creatures, characters, vehicles, props and environments with minimal supervision.
• Building production ready assets that are clean, efficient, and fully optimised.
• Collaborate with artists from other departments to define and achieve the desired look.
• Deliver high-quality work to schedule, providing accurate time estimates, and proactively communicating updates.
• Participating actively in show reviews and efficiently implementing feedback.

Required Skills and Experience

• Advanced proficiency in Maya and ZBrush.
• Ability to quickly adapt to proprietary software and tools.
• A minimum of 5 to 8+ years of professional experience in a VFX or feature animation pipeline.
• A proven ability to model high-quality assets within a fast-paced production environment.
• Clear, proactive communication, reliable time management, and a collaborative, problem-solving mindset.
• Applicants must include a link to a current showreel, portfolio, or ArtStation page.

Working Conditions

• This role is Hybrid, requiring a minimum of 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location, with occasional work from home.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Lucasfilm/ILM, diversity, inclusion, and belonging are integral to the company. The organization values employees at all levels reflecting the vast life experiences of the audience. The company encourages individuals to apply even if they do not fit every criterion of the posting if they are passionate about the role.