3D Generalist - Fully Remote | Up to $120/hr

About the job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey . Position: 3D Generalist: Modeling, Rigging & Animation (AI Evaluation) Type: Contract Compensation: $70–$120/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 40 hours/week Role Responsibilities Guide research teams to close knowledge gaps and improve AI model performance in 3D modeling , texturing, rigging, and animation. Design challenging, real-world 3D tasks and produce reference deliverables in formats such as .blend , .fbx , .glb , and .stl . Evaluate AI-generated 3D assets and provide clear feedback on topology, UVs, materials, and animation loops. Develop guidelines and quality checks for 3D work , including scripted checks in Blender Python . Collaborate with other subject matter experts to ensure consistency and accuracy in training data. Qualifications Must-Have 5+ years of shipped 3D work at a game studio, animation or VFX studio, or similar. Daily, production-level Blender experience with Maya , 3ds Max , ZBrush , Substance Painter , or Houdini . Python scripting in Blender : experience with scripts or add-ons for production work. Expertise in clean quad topology, UV unwrapping, and PBR metal-rough texturing . Skeletal rigging and skinning with IK/FK controls and looping animation. Fluency with formats: .blend , .fbx , .glb , .usd , .obj , and CAD formats. Hands-on use of generative 3D and image tools . Public portfolio or reel of shipped work on ArtStation , Sketchfab , or a personal site. Ability to engage reliably for at least 40 hours/week . Strong written communication skills. Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) Upload resume AI interview based on your resume Submit form Resources & Support For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: For any help or support, reach out to: PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. Originally posted on Himalayas