Senior 3D Modeler (Hybrid) – Creatures & Props

The Walt Disney Company; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

ILM in Sydney, part of Lucasfilm and The Walt Disney Company, seeks a Senior Modeler to bridge artistic vision and technical execution. You will create high-quality organic and hard-surface assets for production, with ownership from concept to integration into the pipeline.

The role requires 5–8+ years in a VFX or feature animation environment, mastery of Maya and ZBrush, and strong collaboration, time management, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of professional experience in a VFX or feature animation pipeline.
• Advanced proficiency in Maya and ZBrush.
• Ability to model high quality assets in a fast-paced production environment.
• Clear, proactive communication and reliable time management.

Responsibilities

• Take complete ownership of assets including creatures, characters, vehicles, props and environments with minimal supervision.
• Build 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.
• Participate actively in show reviews and implement feedback efficiently.

Skills

Maya

ZBrush

High-quality modeling

Communication

Time management

Collaboration

Job description

ILM in Sydney, part of Lucasfilm and The Walt Disney Company, seeks a Senior Modeler to bridge artistic vision and technical execution. You will create high-quality organic and hard-surface assets for production, with ownership from concept to integration into the pipeline.

The role requires 5–8+ years in a VFX or feature animation environment, mastery of Maya and ZBrush, and strong collaboration, time management, and communication skills.