Senior Texture Artist - ILM London

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Working 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.

Requirements

• Proven experience in hero digi double work is essential, with creature and hard surface as 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 is your chance to contribute to groundbreaking visual effects and work on projects that redefine what's possible in film production. Apply now to join the ILM legacy!
• 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.
• Join ILM
• Job Posting Segment:
• ILM London
• Job Posting Primary Business:
• Primary Job Posting Category:
• Texture - Studios
• Employment Type:
• Full time
• Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
• London, United Kingdom
• Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
• Date Posted:
• 2026-06-10

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Posting Title: Senior Texture Artist - ILM London Req ID: 10153520 Job Description: Position Summary 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 Sr artist who embodies our collaborative spirit and creative ambition to create textures and surface details for our world-class productions.

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