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Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position: Performance & Directing Supervisor
Type: Contract
Compensation: $70–$110/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 40 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
Define clear standards for acting realism, blocking, screen direction, and continuity. Critique current evaluations and build a taxonomy of generated performance failures.
Identify, generate, and curate examples of excellent dramatic performances and staging. Test early model capabilities against these benchmarks.
Review generated scenes and write precise, actionable notes on performance, staging, and continuity.
Help define how human reviewers are vetted and calibrated. Review captioning guidelines for accurate performance and directing nuance.
Collaborate with other experts to ensure consistent and accurate evaluations.
Qualifications
Must-Have
7+ years of professional experience in film, television, theater, or animation.
Credits on 2+ professional films.
Background in Film or Television Director, 1st Assistant Director, Animation Director, Character Animation Supervisor, Script Supervisor, Performance Capture Director, Acting Teacher, or Coach.
Meticulous eye for micro expressions, emotional beats, eyelines, continuity, and staging.
Hands-on use of generative image and video tools (e.g., Runway, Midjourney, Sora, Kling) for testing and comparison.
Ability to engage reliably for approximately 40 hours/week during weekdays.
Strong written communication skills for turning acting, blocking, and directing detail into precise language.
Preferred
Reliable access to a 4K display for pixel-level review.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
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Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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