Senior Animation Consultant - AI Evaluation

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 Acting & Animation Consultant - AI Performance Evaluation
Type: Contract
Compensation: $60–$90/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: Part-time

Role Responsibilities

• Establish evaluation standards to define precise criteria for determining when a performance has been "successfully captured" in terms of emotional resonance and physical fidelity.
• Critique existing evaluation rubrics and pinpoint gaps in how current model outputs are being assessed.
• Curate benchmarks by identifying and defining prime examples of "excellent" or "hard-to-capture" performances that the model should be tested against.
• Shape the evaluation pool by defining the rater profile, expertise mix, and rubric needed to evaluate model outputs at scale.
• Collaborate with other subject matter experts to ensure consistency and accuracy in evaluation data.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 7+ years of professional experience in the entertainment or animation industry at recognized studios, productions, or institutions.
• Proven track record on 2+ professional films, animated features, or major theater productions.
• Specialization in at least one of: Character Animation, Character Technical Design, Acting Teacher or Coach, or Director of Photography.
• A meticulous eye for micro-expressions, emotional beats, and the subtleties that make a human performance feel authentic.
• Ability to come on-site in Playa Vista, CA or New York, NY for in-person working sessions once or twice per month.
• Demonstrable career progression.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to articulate creative and craft-based judgments clearly.

Compensation & Legal

• Hourly contractor
• W-2 employment

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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