Cinematic Quality Architect for GenAI Video

Mercor; Pennsauken Township (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnatus LLC is seeking veterans of film, television or virtual production to join a cutting-edge GenAI team building cinematic quality in generated video. The role emphasizes defining optics and lighting standards, curating benchmarks, critiquing model outputs, and shaping reviewer processes for precise captions and evaluations.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week in the United States, with an employer of record arrangement under Cincinnatus LLC as the staffing partner.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in film, TV, or virtual production.
• Credits on 2+ professional films.
• Background as DP/Cinematographer, Gaffer/Lighting, Camera Operator, 1st AC or DIT, or Virtual Production / CG Lighting.
• Meticulous eye for lens optics, sensor behavior, lighting, exposure and color.
• Hands-on use of generative image/video tools to create samples for testing and comparison.
• Nice to have: access to a calibrated 4K display.
• Ability to engage reliably for approximately 40 hours/week during weekdays.
• Strong written communication for captions/evaluation templates.

Responsibilities

• Set the quality bar for optics, sensor behavior, camera motion, lighting motivation and exposure.
• Curate benchmarks and test model capabilities against them.
• Critique generated footage shot by shot and write precise, actionable notes on lensing, movement, lighting and exposure.
• Shape the reviewer pool and captions: define how human reviewers are vetted and calibrated, and review captioning guidelines.
• Collaborate with other experts to keep evaluations consistent and accurate.

Skills

Cinematography expertise

Optics knowledge

Written communication

Review and critique

Education

Film/Television/Virtual Production background

Tools

Runway

Midjourney

Sora

Kling

Job description

Cincinnatus LLC is seeking veterans of film, television or virtual production to join a cutting-edge GenAI team building cinematic quality in generated video. The role emphasizes defining optics and lighting standards, curating benchmarks, critiquing model outputs, and shaping reviewer processes for precise captions and evaluations.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week in the United States, with an employer of record arrangement under Cincinnatus LLC as the staffing partner.