Hard Surface Modeler - Expression of Interest
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10138015 Location San Francisco, California, United States Business Industrial Light & Magic Date posted Dec. 04, 2025Job Summary:
This posting is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration; this is not a role that is open at this time. We anticipate this role may be open in the future, but we are not actively hiring for the position. If you would like to be considered for this potential role, please submit your resume. If the role becomes available, you may receive an email or call from a recruiter.
We are looking for an outstanding Hard Surface Modeler to join our DMS (Digital Model Shop) team. The Hard Surface Modeler places an emphasis on proportion, form, detail, and functionality, crafting three dimensional assets for production use.
ILM strives to be an inclusive environment, and the DMS team embraces promising individuals with a variety backgrounds and experiences.
What You’ll Do
Design and create 3D assets including vehicles, robots, spaceships, props and environments that are to be painted, animated and used in a production, with an emphasis on proportion, form, detail, and functionality
Collaborate with the Modeling Lead/Supervisor, VFX Supervisor, and Texture Artist to identify and build the “look” for an asset
Work with production and model leadership or CG supervisor to deliver high quality assets on time that meet all departments needs
Build geometry with an understanding of how the asset will be used in the entire production process and adapt working approach to suit the specific asset needs
Present your work in dailies and discuss all aspects of your asset as needed
Performs other tasks where suitable such as shot correctives, gathering reference or building more simple character asset elements like props and costumes
What We’re Looking For
Portfolio demonstrating strong and growing hard surface skills, displaying a strong understanding of design, movement and mechanical functionality
Portfolio demonstrating traditional artistic skills such as drawing or traditional model building is a plus
3+ years proven experience crafting assets in a VFX studio environment. Additional animation experience is a plus
A strong interest and growing knowledge of film and video post production techniques and a good understanding of the full VFX pipeline
3+ years Maya and Zbrush or Mudbox experience and demonstration of a desire to continuously develop both technically and artistically
Use of Houdini or other procedural modelling techniques is a bonus
Knowledge of Linux is a necessity to navigate through ILM’s production pipeline
The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $90,400 to $118,700 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
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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