VFX Artist / 3D Animator

micro1; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

micro1 is seeking a VFX Artist / 3D Animator (AI Video Annotation) for a remote contractor role. You will review robotic-arm task videos, annotate motion, object interactions, and outcomes, and provide concise written notes. A background in visual effects or 3D animation is preferred, with proficiency in industry tools.

Strong attention to detail and clear communication are essential. Work emphasizes precise training data for AI systems, with deadlines and quality control support.

Qualifications

• Proven background in visual effects, 3D animation, motion graphics, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of motion, timing, spatial relationships, and object tracking.
• Familiarity with Blender, Maya, Houdini, Cinema 4D, Nuke or After Effects.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to describe observations clearly.

Responsibilities

• Review video footage of robotic arms performing tasks according to guidelines.
• Identify and label motion, interactions, spatial changes, and outcomes.
• Interpret activity using animation concepts like transforms and timing.
• Use annotation tools to tag content precisely and consistently.
• Flag visual anomalies or ambiguities and document observations clearly.
• Contribute to quality control by reviewing annotations and feedback.
• Complete batches accurately and within deadlines.

Skills

Motion analysis

Object tracking

Occlusion handling

Visual QA

Written communication

Education

Visual effects / 3D animation degree

Tools

Blender

Maya

Houdini

Cinema 4D

Nuke

After Effects

Job description

Role Title: VFX Artist / 3D Animator (AI Video Annotation)

Role Type: Contractor, Remote

Location: North America, Latin America, Europe, UK, and Oceania

micro1 is engaging VFX Artists and 3D Animators for a project focused on reviewing and annotating video sessions of robotic arms completing real-world tasks. This is an AI training and video annotation project rather than a traditional asset creation, animation, or rendering assignment.

Your understanding of motion, spatial relationships, object tracking, occlusion, and visual anomalies is highly valuable for interpreting robotic activity. You will use that expertise to identify what objects are doing, how they move and interact, and whether each task is completed correctly. Your work will help create precise, consistent training data for next-generation AI systems. No prior experience in AI, robotics, or data annotation is required.

Scope of Work

1. Review video footage of robotic arms performing tasks, following detailed annotation and grading guidelines provided by the customer.
2. Identify and label motion, object interactions, spatial changes, task outcomes, errors, and other relevant events within each video segment.
3. Apply your understanding of animation, transforms, trajectories, timing, occlusion, and physical behavior to interpret activity accurately.
4. Use dedicated annotation tools to tag video content precisely and consistently.
5. Flag visual anomalies, tracking challenges, or ambiguous moments and explain your observations in concise written notes.
6. Contribute to quality control by reviewing annotations and providing constructive feedback when requested.
7. Complete assigned batches accurately and within established deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Professional or academic background in visual effects, 3D animation, motion graphics, technical art, computer graphics, or a related field.
2. Strong understanding of motion, timing, spatial relationships, object tracking, occlusion, and visual continuity.
3. Familiarity with tools such as Blender, Maya, Houdini, Cinema 4D, Nuke, After Effects, or similar software.
4. Excellent attention to detail, particularly when identifying subtle motion changes, visual artifacts, or inconsistencies.
5. Strong written communication skills, with the ability to describe visual observations and edge cases clearly.
6. Experience with video annotation, visual QA, computer vision datasets, AI training projects, or robotics is helpful but not required.