Creative Media Expert – After Effects
Micro1 • Remote
Education
Any
Type
hourly
Pay Rate (by country)
$20–$70/hr
Actively Hiring
50 openings
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About this Role
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Job Title: Creative Media Expert – After Effects Job Type: Contractor Location: Remote Job Summary: In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate and review motion graphics, visual effects, and composition assets using advanced Adobe After Effects techniques.
- Critique motion design projects for creative quality, technical accuracy, and adherence to industry standards.
- Provide detailed feedback and insight on design workflows, automation opportunities, and creative quality assurance processes.
- Collaborate remotely with cross-functional teams to contribute expertise and help refine creative pipelines.
- Document technical findings and evaluation processes in clear, concise written formats.
- Analyze creative project performance and identify areas for improvement or innovation.
- Assess AI-generated motion graphics and content for quality, realism, and creative value.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Proven mastery of Adobe After Effects for motion graphics, visual effects, and compositing.
- Strong creative eye with experience critiquing motion design and animation projects.
- High attention to detail and an analytical approach to creative quality review.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a passion for clear documentation.
- Ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative environment.
- Familiarity with workflow automation and technical documentation creation.
- Experience evaluating AI-generated creative content a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in creative quality assurance and review processes.
- Understanding of current trends in motion graphics, visual effects, and AI-assisted media.
- Previous experience working with or training AI systems in media domains.
Requirements
- adobe after affects
- motion graphics
- visual effects & composing
- creative quality review
- motion design critique
- technical documentation
- witten communication
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate and review motion graphics, visual effects, and composition assets using advanced Adobe After Effects techniques.
- Critique motion design projects for creative quality, technical accuracy, and adherence to industry standards.
- Provide detailed feedback and insight on design workflows, automation opportunities, and creative quality assurance processes.
- Collaborate remotely with cross-functional teams to contribute expertise and help refine creative pipelines.
Why This Role
Rare opportunity for top 1% experts. Earn $45/hr contributing to the world's most advanced AI labs. This is one of the few roles where academic precision is valued as highly as commercial output.
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