visual effects specialist

Aquent Talent

VFX Specialist (After Effects) Location: 100% REMOTE This opportunity is for a contract assignment with Aquent to provide services to Meta. Aquent is excited to be partnering with the world's leading force in social technology and digital innovation, to source exceptional talent for this critical role. This opportunity offers a chance to contribute to high-impact projects at the company that connects billions of people globally, providing an unparalleled platform for career growth. Seeking a highly skilled VFX Specialist with deep expertise in Adobe After Effects and a strong eye for visual detail to support the development and evaluation of cutting-edge computer vision models. This hybrid role blends motion graphics production with AI-generated content evaluation, making it ideal for creatives with a passion for both design and emerging technologies. Key Responsibilities: Visual Effects & Motion Graphics <ul> <li> Design and implement high-quality visual effects, transitions, and computer-generated imagery (CGI) or digitally altered images using After Effects. </li> <li> Enhance video content with overlays, animated elements, and compositing techniques. </li> <li> Create animated titles, lower thirds, infographics, and dynamic visual assets. </li> <li> Perform color correction and visual enhancements to meet project standards. </li> <li> Develop reusable templates and manage project assets for efficient workflows. </li> </ul> AI Model Evaluation & Image Curation <ul> <li> Review and curate large-scale image datasets for quality, style, and accuracy. </li> <li> Evaluate AI-generated visuals for realism, consistency, and alignment with prompts. </li> <li> Conduct model performance assessments using benchmarks and visual tasks. </li> <li> Collaborate on annotation guidelines and provide feedback to improve model outputs. </li> <li> Participate in internal testing (dogfooding) to simulate real-world use cases. </li> </ul> Required Skills & Qualifications: <ul> <li> Expert-level proficiency in Adobe After Effects. </li> <li> Familiarity with Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator. </li> <li> Strong understanding of animation principles, compositing, and keyframing. </li> <li> Experience with image realism evaluation, including identifying visual inconsistencies in AI-generated content. </li> <li> Background in visual arts, graphic design, film, or related disciplines. </li> <li> Knowledge of color theory, lighting, and typography. </li> <li> Ability to work under tight deadlines with strong communication and collaboration skills. </li> </ul> Preferred Qualifications: <ul> <li> Experience with image annotation, content moderation, or data labeling. </li> <li> Familiarity with generative AI tools (e.g., Runway, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, DALL E) and large language models (LLMs). </li> <li> Understanding of prompt engineering and basic machine learning concepts. </li> <li>Cultural fluency in visual genres such as film, anime, video games, comics, and historical art styles. </li> </ul> About Aquent Talent: Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive. Client Description Based in Menlo Park, California, this top social media company builds technologies that help people connect. Their mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. With a culture of constantly iterating, solving problems and working together to connect people all over the world, it's important that their workforce reflects the diversity of the people they serve. Hiring people with different backgrounds and points of view helps make better decisions, build better products and create better experiences for everyone. Working here, you'll: • Be part of their mission of community building • Work on the most visible apps and services in the social media industry • Work in an Agile environment, in constant iteration and problem-solving mode • Have a hand in developing products that empower more than 3 billion people around the world to share ideas, offer support and make a difference Why work with AQUENT? Check out our awesome benefits: Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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Key Responsibilities of a Video Editor &ndash; CGI Specialist1. Video Editing &amp; Assembly<ul><li>Edit raw footage into high-quality, engaging video content.</li><li>Maintain narrative flow, pacing, and visual coherence.</li><li>Ensure alignment with the project brief and client/stakeholder vision.</li></ul>2. CGI Integration<ul><li>Incorporate 3D assets, characters, environments, and effects into live-action or animated video.</li><li>Match lighting, shadows, and camera angles between CGI and footage for seamless integration.</li><li>Use tracking, masking, and rotoscoping where needed.</li></ul>3. Visual Effects (VFX) &amp; Compositing<ul><li>Add visual effects like explosions, particles, lighting effects, weather, and more.</li><li>Composite multiple layers and elements using tools like Adobe After Effects or Nuke.</li><li>Ensure realism or stylization depending on the project requirements.</li></ul>4. Motion Graphics &amp; Animation<ul><li>Create animated titles, lower thirds, intros/outros, and infographics.</li><li>Use motion design to enhance storytelling and visual engagement.</li><li>Sync animations with audio and visual cues.</li></ul>5. Rendering &amp; Output Preparation<ul><li>Render final videos in high quality across various formats (social media, web, TV, film).</li><li>Optimize rendering settings for efficiency without quality loss.</li><li>Ensure correct resolution, frame rate, and color profile.</li></ul>6. Audio Syncing &amp; Enhancement<ul><li>Sync voiceovers, background music, and sound effects to visuals.</li><li>Perform basic audio cleanup and mixing to ensure professional sound quality.</li><li>Collaborate with sound designers when needed.</li></ul>7. Project &amp; Asset Management<ul><li>Organize and maintain project files, assets, and version history.</li><li>Use structured file naming and folder systems.</li><li>Backup projects and manage storage effectively.</li></ul>8. Collaboration &amp; Communication<ul><li>Work closely with creative directors, VFX artists, animators, and producers.</li><li>Participate in feedback sessions and implement changes efficiently.</li><li>Provide regular updates on project status and challenges.</li></ul>9. Quality Control &amp; Revisions<ul><li>Review edits thoroughly to ensure technical and creative accuracy.</li><li>Address feedback promptly and revise content as required.</li><li>Maintain consistency in style, tone, and branding.</li></ul>10. Research &amp; Skill Development<ul><li>Stay updated with trends in editing, CGI, and motion graphics.</li><li>Learn and apply new tools, plugins, and techniques.</li><li>Contribute creative ideas and innovations to enhance production quality.</li></ul>Common Tools Used:<ul><li>Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve</li><li>CGI &amp; VFX: Blender, Maya, Cinema 4D, After Effects, Nuke</li><li>Audio: Adobe Audition, Audacity</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: &#8377;24.12 - &#8377;29.04 per hourWork Location: In person

Video Editor – CGI Designer

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