Senior Texture Artist - ILM London

Senior Texture Artist - ILM London

Full-Time 50000 - 70000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Create stunning textures for digital characters and creatures in high-profile productions.
  • Company: Join ILM, a leader in visual effects with a collaborative and creative culture.
  • Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.
  • Why this job: Be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of realism in digital art.
  • Qualifications: Experience in digital double work and proficiency in Mari required.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 Β£ per year.

Are you a creative visionary with a passion for bringing digital humans to life? Join ILM as a Senior Texture Artist and become part of a team that defines excellence in the visual effects industry. We are seeking a skilled and experienced senior artist who embodies our collaborative spirit and creative ambition to create textures and surface details for our world-class productions.

What You'll Do:

  • Develop high-quality textures for digital doubles, creatures, and hard surface assets, with a strong focus on surface realism.
  • Combine artistic, technical, procedural, and hand-crafted techniques to deliver high-quality assets on time and within budget.
  • Collaborate closely with Show supervision, Modelers, and Look-Development TDs to ensure consistency and excellence in achieving a photorealistic finish.
  • Work with lead texture artists to address any creative or technical feedback.
  • Contribute to team development by sharing knowledge, supporting others, and helping refine workflows and best practices.

What We're Looking For:

  • Proven experience in hero digital double work is essential, with creature and hard surface a plus.
  • Strong production experience using Mari within established pipelines.
  • Comfortable exploring procedural and node-based approaches as part of a flexible texturing workflow.
  • Familiarity with photogrammetry workflows and data processing.
  • Expertise in crafting digital materials that mimic real-world reference.
  • Working knowledge of UV mapping principles.
  • Strong organisational and time-management abilities to navigate schedules and meet project demands.
  • Collaborative mindset, engaging constructively with teammates and cross-department partners.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and a keen eye for realism.

Preferred Skills:

  • Proven production experience with Mari.
  • Experience with Substance Designer and/or Painter is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Katana, Nuke, and look-development workflows.
  • A basic understanding of the full CG pipeline.
  • Production experience with industry-standard tools and software.

This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work a minimum of 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home.

Senior Texture Artist - ILM London employer: Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company

At ILM London, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that champions creativity and collaboration. As a Senior Texture Artist, you will not only have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking visual effects projects but also benefit from continuous professional development and mentorship within a supportive team environment. Our hybrid work model allows for flexibility while ensuring you remain connected with your colleagues in our state-of-the-art facilities, making ILM an exceptional place to grow your career in the visual effects industry.

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company

Contact Details:

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Texture Artist - ILM London

Texture Development
Surface Realism
Artistic Techniques
Technical Skills
Procedural Techniques
Hand-Crafted Techniques
Collaboration