CINEMATOGRAPHY CONSULTANT - AI TRAINER

About the job 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: Lighting and Cinematography Consultant Type: Contract Compensation: $60–$90/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities • Define criteria for scene lighting and illumination to ensure emotional resonance and physical fidelity. Identify gaps in current evaluations. • Curate benchmarks by selecting examples of straightforward and complex lighting to establish meaningful standards. • Pinpoint critical elements in evaluation to focus on what matters most. • Develop profiles and rubrics for human reviewers assessing model outputs. • Work independently and asynchronously to improve AI model performance . Qualifications Must-Have • 7 to 10 years of professional experience in the film, VFX , or video game industry. • Proven track record on 2 or more professional films or games. • Specialization as Lighting Technical Director (TD) , Lighting, 3D Lighting, or Look Development Artist , or Director of Photography (DP) or Cinematographer . • Meticulous eye for scene lighting and solid grasp of light physics, cinematic illumination, and color science. • Ability to translate complex visual details into clear, precise descriptive language. • Able to come on-site in Playa Vista (Los Angeles), CA or New York, NY for in-person working sessions once or twice a month. Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) • Upload resume • AI interview based on your resume • Submit form 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. #hiringmercor