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 of 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
