Remote VFX/3D Artist for AI Training Data

SaidGig; New York (NY); Remote; USD 69,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

SaidGig is seeking a remote contract annotator to apply visual effects and 3D animation expertise to train AI systems. You will review footage of robotic arms performing tasks, label motion and interactions, and ensure accurate annotations according to guidelines.

The role emphasizes motion understanding, tracking, occlusion, and visual anomalies, with independent batching and strict deadlines. Familiarity with Blender or similar tools is a plus; prior AI/ robotics data annotation helpful but

Qualifications

• Professional or academic background in visual effects, 3D animation, motion graphics, technical art, computer graphics, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of motion, timing, spatial relationships, object tracking, occlusion, and visual continuity.
• Familiarity with Blender, Maya, Houdini, Cinema 4D, Nuke, After Effects, or comparable software.
• Excellent attention to detail, including the ability to detect subtle motion changes, visual artifacts, and inconsistencies.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to clearly describe visual observations and edge cases.
• Experience with video annotation, visual QA, computer vision datasets, AI training projects, or robotics is helpful but not required.
• No prior experience in AI, robotics, or data annotation is required.

Responsibilities

• Review footage of robotic arms performing tasks according to detailed annotation and grading guidelines.
• Identify and label motion, object interactions, spatial changes, task outcomes, errors, and other relevant events.
• Use knowledge of animation, transforms, trajectories, timing, occlusion, and physical behavior to interpret activity accurately.
• Tag video content precisely and consistently using dedicated annotation tools.
• Flag visual anomalies, tracking difficulties, and ambiguous moments, with concise written explanations.
• Support quality control by reviewing annotations and providing constructive feedback when requested.
• Complete assigned batches accurately and by established deadlines.

Skills

Motion understanding

Timing

Spatial relationships

Object tracking

Occlusion

Visual continuity

Education

Background in visual effects or 3D animation

Tools

Blender

Maya

Houdini

Cinema 4D

Nuke

After Effects

Job description

SaidGig is seeking a remote contract annotator to apply visual effects and 3D animation expertise to train AI systems. You will review footage of robotic arms performing tasks, label motion and interactions, and ensure accurate annotations according to guidelines.

The role emphasizes motion understanding, tracking, occlusion, and visual anomalies, with independent batching and strict deadlines. Familiarity with Blender or similar tools is a plus; prior AI/ robotics data annotation helpful but