VFX- Subject Matter Expert
Prolific · France
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $75,000 / year
- France
Job highlights
- License existing 3D/VFX assets for AI projects.
- Technical processing of visual effects assets.
- Work remotely on a flexible, ad hoc basis.
- Contribute to AI video generation development.
- Earn competitive pay for your expertise.
About the role
About Prolific
Prolific is not just another player in the AI space – we are building the biggest pool of quality human data in the world. Over 35,000 AI developers, researchers, and organizations use Prolific to gather data from paid study participants with a wide variety of experiences, knowledge, and skills.
The Opportunity
We are inviting 3D Artists and VFX experts with experience creating computer generated scenes and assets to join our global network for a high-level gaming project. Rather than traditional VFX work, we are offering an opportunity to license existing ‘on-the-shelf’ works from your archives, plus hourly compensation for technical processing.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Asset licencing: Licence existing works from your personal/ studio archives for a flat fee.
- Technical processing including rendering, layering, and preparing these files to our data specifications.
- In some cases, making variations to scenes and re-rendering.
Please note: This is a "bench" model. By verifying your credentials, you gain eligibility for high-level research tasks as they become available. Access is based on project demand and professional profile matching.
What You’ll Bring:
- Experience as a 3D, Technical or VFX Artist or Compositor in games, film or digital production.
- Experience with Unreal Engine, Unity & Houdini, Maya / Blender / Cinema4D and similar.
- Expertise in rendering, lighting and texturing.
- Comfortable using technical workflows and tools.
- Existing assets for licensing, with scenes separated into coherent, compositable layers.
Nice To Have:
- Experience in the Gaming industry.
- Elements including depth, albedo, shading, gloss, cryptomat.
- Complex occlusions, atmospherics and crowd dynamics.
Please note that you must be new to Prolific to sign up successfully. If you already have a Prolific account, there is no need to register again; simply ensure your profile is up to date to be eligible for opportunities.
Why join this project?
This is an opportunity to license your existing assets and to apply your expertise in VFX design on a flexible, ad hoc basis, in order to help improve AI systems for video generation with better controllability for creators.
Why Prolific is a great platform to join as an expert participant:
Joining our platform as a participant will give you the chance to influence the AI models of the future. Once you pass our assessment, you can join Prolific in just 15 minutes and start enjoying competitive pay rates, flexible hours, and the ability to work from home. We've built a unique platform that connects researchers and companies with a global pool of participants, enabling the collection of high-quality, ethically sourced human behavioral data and feedback. This data is the cornerstone of developing more accurate, nuanced, and aligned AI systems. We believe that the next leap in AI capabilities won't come solely from scaling existing models, but from integrating diverse human perspectives and behaviors into AI development. By providing this crucial human data infrastructure, Prolific is positioning itself at the forefront of the next wave of AI innovation – one that reflects the breadth and the best of humanity.
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Key skills/competency
- VFX Subject Matter Expert
- 3D Art
- VFX Design
- Computer Generated Scenes
- Asset Licensing
- Rendering
- Lighting
- Texturing
- Unreal Engine
- Unity
- Houdini
- Maya
- Blender
- Cinema4D
Skills & topics
- VFX
- 3D Artist
- Subject Matter Expert
- Asset Licensing
- Rendering
- Lighting
- Texturing
- Unreal Engine
- Unity
- Houdini
- Maya
- Blender
- Cinema4D
- Remote
- Gaming
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 3D art, VFX design, and asset creation experience, specifically mentioning software like Unreal Engine, Unity, Houdini, Maya, Blender, or Cinema4D.
- Showcase your portfolio: Ensure your existing assets are well-organized, layered, and ready for licensing, demonstrating your technical processing capabilities.
- Understand the 'bench' model: Be aware that opportunities are based on project demand and profile matching after credential verification.
- Complete your Prolific profile: If you're new to Prolific, sign up and ensure your profile is up-to-date to be matched with relevant high-level research tasks.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the VFX Subject Matter Expert role at Prolific?
- The VFX Subject Matter Expert role at Prolific is fully remote, offering a flexible, ad hoc "bench" model where opportunities become available based on project demand and profile matching.
- What kind of assets is Prolific looking for from VFX experts?
- Prolific is seeking existing, 'on-the-shelf' 3D and VFX assets from your personal or studio archives, with scenes preferably separated into coherent, compositable layers.
- What technical skills are essential for a VFX Subject Matter Expert at Prolific?
- Essential technical skills include expertise in rendering, lighting, and texturing, along with experience using software like Unreal Engine, Unity, Houdini, Maya, Blender, or Cinema4D, and comfort with technical workflows.
- How does the 'bench' model work for VFX Subject Matter Experts at Prolific?
- The 'bench' model means that by verifying your credentials, you become eligible for high-level research tasks as they arise. Access to these tasks is dependent on project demand and how well your professional profile matches the requirements.
- Can I apply for the VFX Subject Matter Expert role if I already have a Prolific account?
- If you already have a Prolific account, you do not need to register again. Simply ensure your existing profile is up-to-date to be considered for opportunities.
- What is the primary goal of licensing VFX assets through Prolific?
- The primary goal is to license your existing assets and apply your VFX design expertise to help improve AI systems for video generation, specifically enhancing controllability for creators.
- What compensation can I expect as a VFX Subject Matter Expert with Prolific?
- You can expect an hourly compensation for technical processing and a flat fee for licensing your existing assets. Prolific offers competitive pay rates for its participants.