Character and Facial Animation Consultant

• Define clear criteria for when a performance has been captured well, both in emotional resonance and physical fidelity, and point out where current evaluations fall short.
• Help define the right profile, expertise mix, and rubric for the human reviewers who assess outputs at scale.
• Work alongside fellow subject-matter experts to keep evaluations consistent and accurate.

• Verifiable credits on 2 or more feature films, animated features, or AAA game cinematics at recognized studios.
• Direct experience with facial animation and/or performance capture — facial keyframe work, motion-capture solving, cleanup or motion editing, or character technical design of facial and performance rigs.
• A meticulous eye for micro-expressions, emotional beats, and the subtleties that make a human performance feel authentic.
• Familiarity with AI tools and workflows, including the ability to generate your own visual samples for testing and comparison.
• The ability to translate complex visual details into clear, precise language that can be captured in data captions and evaluation templates.
• Able to come on-site in Playa Vista (Los Angeles), CA or New York, NY for in-person working sessions once or twice a month.

• Reliable access to a 4K-resolution monitor for precise, pixel-level review.

Project and contracting process: Mercor. Applications continue on the provider's website.