Mid-level Senior VFX Artist Job at Mercor in San Francisco

Role Overview

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI lab to source video content creators with experience applying VFX (visual effects) to short-form videos.

This is a unique opportunity for creators to apply their expertise in a highly innovative research-driven context - your work will be instrumental to the advancement of frontier AI models.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify the most visually appealing and impactful application of various VFX in different contexts
• Use video editing software to tastefully add VFX to short-form videos
• Tasks may include: rotoscoping, 3d modeling, compositing
• Follow specific instructions regarding video content and/or VFX application
• Produce high quality output within set time constraints

Example VFX : Rain snow fire clouds explosions destruction debris lightning sparks virtual characters subject/object/outfit/background replacement.

Ideal Qualifications

• You have 5 years of experience in VFX
• You have good aesthetic taste when it comes to how to apply VFX
• You can execute diverse types of VFX from end to end
• You have experience producing high quality work under tight deadlines
• Design and execute high-quality visual effects for video content
• Handle tasks like compositing, object removal, rotoscoping, tracking and digital cleanups
• Have your own VFX hardware / software tools

More About the Opportunity

Remote and asynchronous - control your own schedule

Expected Commitment

Project-based 20 to 40 hours a week

This project is expected to run for several weeks with possibility of further extension

Compensation & Contract Terms

You will be paid an hourly rate between $45 to $70 per hour for this project with actual pay rate based on years of experience and skillset

You'll be classified as an independent contractor

About Mercor

Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations

Thousands of professionals across domains including creativity law engineering and research have joined Mercor to work on projects that help shape the frontier of AI

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1