Freelance AI Video Creator

The Refinery Creative; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Refinery Creative is seeking a Gen-AI Video Specialist to create innovative video content. This remote role involves utilizing Gen-AI tools to design videos that are cohesive and engaging while ensuring consistency and quality. Ideal candidates will possess a strong portfolio showcasing their skills and a passion for exploring new technologies.

Qualifications

• Experience in traditional editing tools like Premiere or After Effects.
• Familiarity with Gen-AI video engines.
• Ability to craft cohesive narratives and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Build 15-60 second Gen-AI video spots from concept to final render.
• Craft character and environment consistency across shots.
• Collaborate with internal teams to achieve purpose-built final cuts.

Skills

Proficiency in traditional editing tools

Understanding of Gen-AI quirks

Curiosity-driven mindset

Job description

The Refinery is an award-winning entertainment advertising agency based out of Los Angeles, CA. We work with all of the major studios producing social, digital, and print creative campaigns for theatrical, television & streamer clients.

We are looking for candidates who embody our core values – Refiners are talented, kind, client-focused, ego-free, and passionate. We work virtually but have maintained a culture where caring for each other remains a top priority. We still come together to celebrate – from fun team events to birthdays to our favorite holiday: Halloween! We work hard to make sure everyone feels like part of the team.

Enough about us, here's what we're looking for:

We're after a curious builder who treats Gen-AI video engines like a playground, turning rapid-fire testing, tweaking, and stitching raw model output into scroll-stopping promos and teasers. You'll own the loop from prompt to final grade, patching gaps with smart compositing, scripting, story-telling, music composition and traditional editing and visual effects. Every frame you create should feel intentional, on-brand, and ready for client eyes.

We're less concerned with polished resumes and more interested in standout portfolios and a genuine curiosity for AI. Show us that you experiment, explore, and push the limits. This is a new kind of role for a new kind of creative.

Responsibilities:

• You will build 15-60 second Gen-AI video spots from concept to final render: loop-free, flicker-free, cringe-free on an as-needed basis. Number of hours, days, etc. is up for discussion and flexible depending on the right candidate
• Occasionally build longer videos from multiple cohesive generations
• Craft iron-clad character and environment consistency across shots, sequels, and endless client revisions
• Design clever prompt workflows, reference boards, and frame-accurate shot lists that turn "make it pop" feedback into repeatable model inputs
• Collaborate with our internal teams so the final cut looks purpose-built, not "AI-ish"
  
  

Requirements:

• Proficiency in traditional editing / graphics tools (Premiere, After Effects, etc.) to hide every Gen-AI glitch in plain sight
• Deep familiarity with Gen-AI quirks: temporal drift, mouth-sync issues, lighting variance, and the hacks (or scripts) to neutralize them
• A rapid-fire, curiosity-first / iterative mindset. You are excited by new tools and see updates as opportunities (hello, Veo 3)
  
  

Bonus:

• Python scripting for batch prompt generation or frame-by-frame cleanup
• Experience fine-tuning models or curating training datasets to lock in brand style
• Knowledge of video compression voodoo
  
  

Salary Range:

$20-$50/hr

Please note you will be asked to provide your freelance rate in the application process. Ultimately, the rate offered will depend on qualifications, years of relevant experience, and skillset. If your requirements fall outside the stated pay range, we still encourage you to apply.

Official working hours are 9:30 am–6:30 pm PST. However, hours can fluctuate depending on client requests, and may be staggered based on after-hours needs.

This position is remote and must be available to work on PST.

Next Steps:

Please provide a reel below that proves you can wrangle Gen-AI video models into telling a cohesive story using either Veo, Runway, Pika, Luma Dream Machine, Sora, or Stable Diffusion-based pipelines (if you're into that). Candidates without a portfolio will not be considered.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.