Acting & Animation Expert - 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: 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)

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