Mercor

VFX & Compositing Supervisor

  • Kind of work: Science
  • Location: United States only
  • Experience: Expert
  • Hours: Full time
  • Languages: English

$70–110/hr

Remote full time science contract with Mercor, $70–110/hr, open to people in United States. Posted Oct 22.

$70–110/hr

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Is this job worth applying to?

Pay
Above typicalTops out at $110/hr. The typical top rate across 106 priced science listings is $90/hr.
Getting in
Some screening~30 min: resume upload + 20-min AI interview. Resume showing real experience in your field.
Steady work
Work is patchyProjects can pause or end with little notice.
Payout record
Pays on timeSchedule: weekly, every Wednesday. Paid via Stripe (Wise in a few countries).
Freshness
RecentPosted 2w ago. Still listed on Mercor on Nov 6, 2026.
Where you live
Named countries onlyOpen in United States.

The job description

Join a leading AI lab's cutting-edge GenAI team to be at the core of the AI revolution, where your expertise fuels the development of the most advanced AI models.

1\. Overview

A leading AI lab is building generative video models that aim for feature-quality visual effects and preproduction: micro detail, physically plausible simulation, clean multi-layer integration, previs and concept art, carried into a new output. We're looking for experienced VFX and compositing supervisors, FX and CG specialists, previs supervisors and concept artists to help define what excellent VFX work looks like, and to judge where the models get it right or wrong. This is a full-time role of approximately 40 hours per week.

This is a W-2 employment position with Cincinnatus LLC, with the opportunity to be placed at a leading AI Lab as part of their extended workforce.

2\. Key Responsibilities

  • Set the quality bar: Define clear standards and an artifact taxonomy for micro detail, multi-layer integration, physics, previs and concept art, and critique current evaluations.
  • Curate benchmarks: Identify, generate and curate strong examples of excellent and genuinely hard VFX, simulation, previs and concept work, and test early model capabilities against them.
  • Critique model outputs: Review generated footage frame by frame and write precise, actionable notes on temporal instability, compositing seams, spill, physics and fine detail.
  • Shape the reviewer pool and captions: Help define how human reviewers are vetted and calibrated, and review captioning guidelines so VFX, physics and preproduction detail is described accurately.
  • Collaborate with other experts to keep evaluations consistent and accurate.

3\. Core Qualifications

  • 7+ years of professional experience in feature VFX, animation or virtual production.
  • Credits on 2+ professional films.
  • A background in at least one of: VFX Supervisor, Compositing Supervisor or Lead Nuke or Flame Compositor; FX Technical Director or CG Supervisor (fluids, pyro, cloth, hair); Previs or Postvis Supervisor; or Senior Concept Artist, Matte Painter or Visual Development Artist.
  • A meticulous eye for temporal instability, compositing seams, spill, physics and micro detail.
  • Hands-on use of generative tools to create concept art, previs and test samples for comparison.
  • Nice to have: reliable access to a 4K display for pixel-level review.
  • Ability to engage reliably for approximately 40 hours/week during weekdays.
  • Strong written communication and the ability to turn VFX, physics and preproduction detail into precise language for captions and evaluation templates.

About Cincinnatus LLC: Cincinnatus LLC is an enterprise staffing company that partners with leading technology companies to source and employ highly skilled professionals for contingent and contract-based opportunities. Cincinnatus serves as the employer of record for these engagements, providing W-2 employment, payroll, benefits, and compliance, while placing employees directly within client teams to work on high-impact initiatives.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Cincinnatus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

How do you apply to Mercor?

  1. Apply on Mercor

    The Apply button opens this post on Mercor's own site. You apply with them, not with Rubric. Budget about 30 min: resume upload + 20-min AI interview.

  2. Get through screening

    What Mercor asks for after you apply:

    • Take the recorded AI video interview (practice round available)
    • Complete any role-specific assessment and the ID check
    • Accept the offer and sign the contract
  3. Start work and get paid

    Pay schedule: weekly, every Wednesday. Paid via Stripe (Wise in a few countries). You're paid for the work they hand out, not a fixed salary.

Mercor also needs

  • Resume showing real experience in your field
  • Webcam with your full face visible for the AI interview
  • Government ID

Red flags

  • Red flagLong waits with no offer after passing the interview
  • Red flagProjects ending abruptly with little warning

What is Mercor like to work for?

Hiring marketplace that screens professionals with an AI video interview and places them on hourly contracts training and evaluating models for AI labs.

Advertised pay$20–200/hr
Getting inSome screening
Application takes~30 min: resume upload + 20-min AI interview
How you get paidWeekly, every Wednesday, via Stripe (Wise in a few countries)
Payout recordPays on time
CountriesHires in many countries and runs its pay week on India Standard Time; Mercor keeps a list of locations it cannot onboard, and some projects are US-only.

Most listings sit around $50–100/hr; healthcare, legal and finance roles pay the most, language and generalist roles the least.

$70–110/hrAdvertised payApply on Mercor