Character Animation Specialist - Fully Remote | Up to $90/hr
$90 per hourMercor
Job Description
Job Description
About the job
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey .
Position: Senior Character Animator
Type: Contract
Compensation: $60–$90/hour
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities
- Define clear standards for performance transfer in body mechanics , facial nuance , timing , and emotional intent .
- Review generated performances and provide precise, actionable notes.
- Develop benchmarks with reference performances to test model accuracy.
- Shape the reviewer pool by defining profiles, rubrics, and calibration for human reviewers.
- Collaborate with other experts to ensure consistent and accurate evaluations.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- 10+ years as a character animator focused on human and character acting.
- Animator credits on feature films, VFX features, or AAA game cinematics at recognized studios.
- Strong eye for micro expressions, lip sync, weight, and timing.
- Ability to work on-site in Playa Vista, CA or New York, NY for in-person sessions.
- Strong written communication skills for evaluation templates.
Preferred
- Experience with facial animation and recent work in Unreal or Unity , VR/XR, or performance capture pipelines.
- Hands-on use of generative image and video tools like Sora , Veo , Midjourney , Runway , Kling .
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Resources & Support
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- For any help or support, reach out to: View email address on us.fitly.work
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Vacancy posted 11 days ago
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