Visual Quality Expert - Film VFX

Mercor
New York, NY
Category Design
Remote
Job Description
Role Overview

Evaluate high-resolution video and stills at the pixel level, identifying compression artifacts, noise, aliasing, banding, grain-structure inconsistency, and over- or under-sharpening. Design and refine evaluation templates and rating guidelines. Translate complex visual details into clear, precise descriptive language.

What You Will Do

Evaluate high-resolution video and stills, identify compression artifacts, noise, aliasing, banding, grain-structure inconsistency, and over- or under-sharpening. Design and refine evaluation templates and rating guidelines. Translate complex visual details into clear, precise descriptive language.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Must have 5+ years of professional experience in high-end visual evaluation across film, VFX, animation, or professional photography. Direct professional experience in at least one discipline: VFX Supervisor, Rendering Supervisor, Lighting Supervisor, Colorist, Director of Photography, Effects Artist, High-End Photographer, Director, Digital Projectionist.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional experience in high-end visual evaluation across film, VFX, animation, or professional photography
  • Direct professional experience in at least one discipline: VFX Supervisor, Rendering Supervisor, Lighting Supervisor, Colorist, Director of Photography, Effects Artist, High-End Photographer, Director, Digital Projectionist
  • Training from a university or program with a highly respected film, visual effects, or digital media program
  • Reliable access to a 4K-resolution monitor or display
  • Familiarity with AI tools and workflows
  • Ability to generate visual samples for testing and comparison
  • Ability to engage reliably for 20 hours per week
  • Fluent in English
  • Exceptional ability to translate complex visual details into clear, precise descriptive language
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