Modeler - Expression of Interest
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10142775 Location Moore Park, Australia / Sydney, Australia Business Industrial Light & Magic Date posted Feb. 11, 2026Job Summary:
Modelers are responsible for building a variety of models to be used by disciplines along the pipeline under the direction and guidance of the department leadership.
What will you be doing?
- Build high-quality organic and hard-surface models (creatures, vehicles, props, and sets) with minimal supervision and art direction.
- Generate clean geometry and efficient topology to ensure all assets are production-ready.
- Partner with Production to schedule tasks and meet internal milestones and delivery dates.
- Collaborate with department leadership to define and execute the artistic look of an asset.
- Work with downstream departments to identify potential bottlenecks and implement creative solutions.
- Present work directly during dailies and reviews, articulating creative choices and incorporating feedback.
To be a contributing member of this team, you will have a mix of these skills:
- Ability to build accurate models from varied references, including complex scans or detailed concept art.
- Strong listening and verbal skills; ability to openly receive direction on the best approach for tasks.
- Proactively manages and prioritizes personal tasks while providing accurate time estimates for completion.
- Sound familiarity with shape deformation tools and how they impact rigging and animation.
- Proficiency in Maya and ZBrush, with a willingness to learn proprietary tools.
- A solid understanding of how modeling fits into the larger production "big picture."
- Ability to merge technical expertise with artistic flair and a deep understanding of anatomy and form.
- Ability to work with competency, energy, and enthusiasm within a team environment.
- Proven ability to adapt to new workflows and develop innovative modeling techniques.
- An excellent eye for detail, with the ability to anticipate problems and balance high-level polish with production efficiency.
- Excellent presentation skills in dailies/ model rounds, with the ability to briefly outline progress and next steps.
Preferred Skills / Competencies
- Experience with Modo, Mudbox, Mari, or Photoshop is beneficial.
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At Lucasfilm/ILM we believe that diversity, inclusion and belonging are integral to our company. We are at our best when our people at all levels reflect the vast life experiences of our audiences, and we thrive when ideas and decisions from all are valued and represented. If you are passionate about the role, but don't fit every criteria of the posting, we encourage you to still apply. We want to hear your story.
About Industrial Light & Magic:
Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. 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.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
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