Senior 3D Modeler — Hybrid VFX Asset Specialist

3118 ILM (Australia) Pty. Ltd.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ILM Sydney is seeking a Senior Modeler to bridge artistic vision and technical execution for production assets. You will model creatures, characters, vehicles, props and environments with advanced Maya and ZBrush skills, in a fast-paced VFX pipeline.

Hybrid role requiring a minimum of 2 days on-site per week in Sydney, with occasional from home. Strong communication and time management are essential for delivering production-ready assets on schedule.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 to 8+ years of professional experience, in a VFX or feature animation pipeline.
• Advanced proficiency in Maya and ZBrush, as well as the ability to quickly adapt to proprietary software and tools.
• Proven ability to model high quality assets within a fast paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Take complete ownership of a range of complex assets and shot work 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 efficiently implement feedback.

Skills

Maya

ZBrush

Modeling

Time management

Tools

Proprietary tools

Job description

ILM Sydney is seeking a Senior Modeler to bridge artistic vision and technical execution for production assets. You will model creatures, characters, vehicles, props and environments with advanced Maya and ZBrush skills, in a fast-paced VFX pipeline.

Hybrid role requiring a minimum of 2 days on-site per week in Sydney, with occasional from home. Strong communication and time management are essential for delivering production-ready assets on schedule.