Character and Facial Animation Consultant

11 hours, 18 minutes ago
Part-time
Mid Level
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Weekday

Weekday

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Construction & Engineering
11-50
Founded 2020

Description

  • Define criteria for evaluating emotional intent, movement, timing, facial expression, and performance nuance.
  • Assess animation outputs for differences in facial expression, emotional beats, body language, timing, and character movement.
  • Curate benchmark examples covering straightforward and technically challenging performance-transfer scenarios.
  • Develop reviewer profiles, evaluation rubrics, and structured review guidelines.
  • Review existing evaluation methods, identify gaps, and recommend improvements.
  • Collaborate with animation and visual-performance specialists to maintain consistent professional standards.
  • Document nuanced visual observations for evaluation templates, datasets, and annotation workflows.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of professional experience as a hands-on character animator focused on character or human performance.
  • Verifiable credits on at least two feature films, animated productions, or AAA game cinematics from recognized studios.
  • Experience with facial animation or performance capture, including keyframe animation, motion-capture solving, cleanup, motion editing, or facial rig development.
  • Deep understanding of micro-expressions, emotional timing, body mechanics, facial performance, and believable animation.
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted creative tools and workflows, including generating or reviewing visual samples.
  • Ability to explain complex visual observations and convert them into precise evaluation criteria and written feedback.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to make consistent, evidence-based animation-quality judgments.
  • Availability for in-person sessions in Playa Vista, Los Angeles, or New York once or twice per month.
  • Reliable access to a 4K-resolution monitor for detailed visual review preferred.
  • Primary expertise in character performance and facial animation; backgrounds in cinematography, lighting, editing, generalist 3D, or visual effects alone are not sufficient.

Benefits

  • Compensation of $60–$90 per hour.
  • Part-time professional engagement with potential for ongoing collaboration.
  • Remote work with periodic in-person collaboration sessions.
  • Engagement duration may vary based on project needs and performance.

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