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3D Animator / CGI Artist

$15 - $80 per hour

SaidGig

Role Overview

Apply your 3D animation and CGI expertise to create and review video data that helps improve AI systems. This remote contract role focuses on realistic character motion, rigging, and nuanced visual analysis. Prior AI experience is not required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create and annotate high-quality 3D character animations for AI training datasets using Blender, Maya, or Cinema 4D.
  • Use rigging and character-movement techniques to represent motion and behavior accurately in 3D models.
  • Analyze and annotate video data to improve AI understanding of animation and CGI elements.
  • Identify and document nuanced animation features using CGI and VFX expertise.
  • Work with project coordinators to clarify annotation guidance and align deliverables with customer needs.
  • Maintain consistent, accurate, visually polished submissions.
  • Provide constructive feedback to improve annotation processes and strategies.

Qualifications

  • Proficiency in 3D animation with Blender, Maya, or Cinema 4D.
  • Working knowledge of rigging, skinning, and character-movement workflows.
  • Experience with CGI or VFX pipelines and video data annotation or asset review practices.
  • Strong attention to detail, including the ability to identify and describe subtle differences in movement and visual style.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills for remote collaboration.
  • Entry-level or mid-level experience in 3D animation, CGI, or a related field. Senior-level experience is not required.
  • Interest in contributing creative expertise to AI development.

Work Terms

  • Remote independent-contractor engagement.

Compensation

  • $15 to $80 per hour.

Application Process

Submit an online application using email or a Google account.

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