Character Animation Expert - AI Focus

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. Define criteria for capturing performance in emotional resonance and physical fidelity. Identify where current evaluations fall short.
• Curate benchmarks. Identify examples of performances that are easy and hard to capture. Ensure the model has meaningful tests.
• Shape the evaluation pool. Define the profile, expertise mix, and rubric for human reviewers assessing outputs at scale.
• Collaborate with other experts. Work 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.
• Experience with facial animation and/or performance capture.
• Meticulous eye for micro-expressions and emotional beats.
• AI proficiency with tools and workflows.
• Ability to translate complex visual details into clear language.
• Able to work on-site in Playa Vista (Los Angeles), CA or New York, NY once or twice a month.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]

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