Character Animation Expert - AI Tools
$60 - $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: Character and Facial Animation Consultant
Type: Contract
Compensation: $60–$90/hour
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities
- Establish evaluation standards to define clear criteria for capturing performance in emotional resonance and physical fidelity.
- Curate benchmarks by identifying strong examples of performances that are easy or hard to capture for meaningful model tests.
- Shape the evaluation pool by defining the right profile, expertise mix, and rubric for human reviewers assessing outputs at scale.
- Collaborate with fellow subject-matter experts to maintain consistent and accurate evaluations.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- 4+ years as a hands-on character animator with human or character performance as your core craft.
- Verifiable credits on 2 or more feature films, animated features, or AAA game cinematics at recognized studios.
- Direct experience with facial animation and/or performance capture .
- A meticulous eye for micro-expressions and emotional beats.
- AI proficiency with familiarity in AI tools and workflows.
- Ability to translate complex visual details into clear, precise language.
- Able to come on-site in Playa Vista (Los Angeles), CA or New York, NY for in-person sessions once or twice a month.
Preferred
- Reliable access to a 4K-resolution monitor for precise, pixel-level review.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
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Vacancy posted 13 days ago
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