Visual Quality Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $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: Visual Quality Expert (Film, VFX & Animation) Type: Contract Compensation: $60–$90/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 20 hours/week Role Responsibilities • Evaluate high-resolution video and stills at the pixel level. Identify compression artifacts, noise, aliasing, banding, grain-structure inconsistency, and over- or under-sharpening. • Apply an uncompromising focus on intricate details. Flag outputs diverging from professional image-quality standards. • Design and refine evaluation templates and rating guidelines. Ensure consistent application of visual-quality standards, including edge cases. • Translate complex visual details into clear, precise descriptive language. Capture these in data captions and evaluation templates. • Generate visual samples for targeted testing and side-by-side comparison. • Collaborate with subject matter experts and program leads. Maintain visual consistency across sequences and reviewers. Qualifications Must-Have • 5+ years of professional experience in high-end visual evaluation across film, VFX , animation, or professional photography. • Direct professional experience in at least one discipline: VFX Supervisor , Rendering Supervisor , Lighting Supervisor , Colorist , Director of Photography , Effects Artist , High-End Photographer , Director , Digital Projectionist . • Training from a university or program with a highly respected film, visual effects, or digital media program. • Reliable access to a 4K-resolution monitor or display. • Familiarity with AI tools and workflows. Ability to generate visual samples for testing and comparison. • Ability to engage reliably for 20 hours per week . Working hours overlap the PST to EST window. • Fluent in English . Exceptional ability to translate complex visual details into clear, precise descriptive language. 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