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Animator - Remote Freelance

$24 - $75 per hour

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Role: Special Effects Artist - AI Trainer
Type: Hourly Contract (Remote)
Fully Remote, asynchronous, flexible schedule
Join AI innovation projects where your experience in animation, visual effects, and 3D modeling will help improve how large language models (LLMs) understand and simulate creative workflows. Your expertise will guide prompt creation, response evaluation, and 3D content annotation to shape the future of AI-powered design.
Write, review, and refine prompts and questions for AI systems based on visual effects (VFX), motion graphics, and cinematic storytelling
Evaluate and compare AI responses for realism, quality, and accuracy
Analyze and annotate 3D assets using your technical knowledge and artistic eye
Collaborate with AI researchers to simulate real-world production pipelines
3+ years of experience in 3D content creation, VFX, animation, or motion graphics
A bachelor’s degree in animation, VFX, digital media, game art, or a related field
Proficiency with tools like Maya, Blender, Houdini, Unreal Engine, ZBrush, Substance Painter, or similar is an advantage
Experience with AAA game studios or top animation/VFX production houses (preferred)
Familiarity with industry workflow for games, film, AR/VR is encouraged
Employment type Employment type Contract
Job function Job function Art/Creative and Design
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