Local AI Research Assistant for Hand-Drawn Animation

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; Sur place; SGD 39 000 - 61 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nanyang Technological University School of Art, Design and Media seeks a Research Assistant to build a local, privacy-safe AI workflow for a hand-drawn animation artist during a two-month residency in Singapore. You will set up local AI models, train LoRAs/ControlNets, and package a simple interface for independent use.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Animation/Media Studies and hands-on experience with ComfyUI, local AI deployments, and hardware optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Animation, Film Studies, Media Studies or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience with ComfyUI and local AI deployments, including training LoRAs/ControlNets.
• Understanding of local hardware optimization (GPU/VRAM).

Responsabilités

• Set up and optimize local, open-source AI models on high-end workstation hardware, with no cloud dependency.
• Train local LoRAs and ControlNets on a curated archive of analogue sketches and scans.
• Package the ComfyUI workflow into a simple, easy-to-run form (presets, node groups, Gradio front-end).
• Provide on-the-ground technical support during the residency (Sept 14 – Nov 13, 2026).
• Document the system architecture and user-testing feedback for the final report.

Connaissances

ComfyUI

LoRA Training

ControlNets

Gradio

Formation

Animation/Media Studies degree

Outils

Automatic1111

Forge

Gradio

Description du poste

Nanyang Technological University School of Art, Design and Media seeks a Research Assistant to build a local, privacy-safe AI workflow for a hand-drawn animation artist during a two-month residency in Singapore. You will set up local AI models, train LoRAs/ControlNets, and package a simple interface for independent use.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Animation/Media Studies and hands-on experience with ComfyUI, local AI deployments, and hardware optimization.