Acting & Animation Specialist - AI Trainer

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: Acting & Animation Performance Consultant

Type: Contract

Compensation: $60–$90/hour

Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Establish evaluation standards to define criteria for capturing performance in emotional resonance and physical fidelity.
• Curate benchmarks by identifying strong examples of performances for meaningful model tests.
• Shape the evaluation pool by defining profiles and rubrics for human reviewers.
• Collaborate with other experts to maintain consistent and accurate evaluations.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 7 to 10 years of professional experience in the entertainment or animation industry.
• Proven track record on 2 or more professional films .
• Specialization in Character Animation , Character Technical Design , Acting Teacher or Coach , or Director of Photography (DP) .
• 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 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 review.

Compensation & Legal

• Hourly contractor
• W-2 employment through Cincinnatus LLC

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

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

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