Position: Senior Acting & Animation Consultant - AI Performance Evaluation

Type: Hourly contract

Compensation: $60-$90 per hour

Location: Playa Vista, CA or New York, NY

Commitment: 10-40 hrs/week

Role Responsibilities

• Establish evaluation standards by defining precise criteria for determining when a performance has been successfully captured in terms of emotional resonance and physical fidelity.
• Critique existing evaluation rubrics and identify gaps in the assessment of current model outputs.
• Curate benchmarks by identifying and defining prime examples of excellent or hard-to-capture performances for model testing.
• Shape the evaluation pool by defining the rater profile, expertise mix, and rubric needed to evaluate model outputs at scale.
• Collaborate with other subject matter experts to ensure consistency and accuracy in evaluation data.

Requirements

• Have strong relevant experience in the entertainment or animation industry, with at least of professional experience at recognized studios, productions, or institutions.
• Have a proven track record on 2 or more professional films, animated features, or major theater productions.
• Specialize in at least one area: Character Animation, Character Technical Design, Acting Teacher or Coach, or Director of Photography.
• Possess a meticulous eye for micro-expressions, emotional beats, and the subtleties that make a human performance feel authentic.
• Have strong written communication skills and the ability to articulate creative and craft-based judgments clearly.

Application Process

• Upload resume
• Interview
• Submit form