Visual Quality Expert - Film VFX

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: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]

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