Character Animation Expert - AI Tools

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

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: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.