Character Animation Specialist - Fully Remote | Up to $90/hr

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: Senior Character Animator Type: Contract Compensation: $60–$90/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities • Define clear standards for performance transfer in body mechanics , facial nuance , timing , and emotional intent . • Review generated performances and provide precise, actionable notes. • Develop benchmarks with reference performances to test model accuracy. • Shape the reviewer pool by defining profiles, rubrics, and calibration for human reviewers. • Collaborate with other experts to ensure consistent and accurate evaluations. Qualifications Must-Have • 10+ years as a character animator focused on human and character acting. • Animator credits on feature films, VFX features, or AAA game cinematics at recognized studios. • Strong eye for micro expressions, lip sync, weight, and timing. • Ability to work on-site in Playa Vista, CA or New York, NY for in-person sessions. • Strong written communication skills for evaluation templates. Preferred • Experience with facial animation and recent work in Unreal or Unity , VR/XR, or performance capture pipelines. • Hands-on use of generative image and video tools like Sora , Veo , Midjourney , Runway , Kling . 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: • For any help or support, reach out to: PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. Originally posted on Himalayas