Character Animation Artist

micro1 is seeking a skilled Character Animation Artist to contribute specialized knowledge to an advanced annotation project. In this role, you will apply your professional expertise to help train next-generation AI systems, shaping how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input.

Key responsibilities

• Annotate hand and finger landmarks and keypoints using MediaPipe-style hand topology, ensuring strict adherence to project guidelines.
• Identify and mark anatomical joints, including the wrist, MCP, PIP, DIP, fingertips, and thumb-specific joints with high precision.
• Place landmarks following defined annotation protocols and specified tolerance thresholds to ensure data integrity.
• Infer and accurately annotate partially occluded or visually challenging joints by reasoning through complex hand positions and object interactions.
• Interpret a wide range of hand poses, orientations, and perspectives to maintain consistent, high-quality annotations across varied image and video data.

Requirements

• Strong background in character animation or related fields with a deep understanding of human anatomy and hand movement.
• Ability to follow complex technical guidelines and maintain high precision in repetitive tasks.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret challenging visual data and occluded landmarks.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, accurate work.

What we offer

• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI development projects.
• A fully remote work environment that allows for flexibility and professional growth.
• Engagement in a collaborative project where your domain expertise directly impacts AI performance.