3D Animator / Character Animator

Requirements

• 3D Animation or Character Animation expertiseMust
• Hand and finger landmark annotation using MediaPipe-style hand topologyMust
• Anatomical joint identification (wrist, MCP, PIP, DIP, fingertips, thumb joints)Must
• Landmark placement precision and accuracyMust
• Spatial reasoning for complex hand positions and object interactionsMust
• Attention to detail in annotation work at scaleMust
• Ability to interpret and follow strict annotation guidelinesMust
• Problem-solving for ambiguous or challenging visual scenariosMust
• Domain knowledge in 3D animation or character animationMust
• Remote work capability and self-directionMust
• Experience with video and image annotation data
• AI training data contribution experience
• Annotation of human movement and pose

What you'll do

• Annotation following defined protocols and tolerance thresholds
• Inference and annotation of occluded or visually challenging joints
• Interpretation of varied hand poses, orientations, and perspectives
• Quality review and visual feedback analysis

About the role

Role Title: 3D Animator / Character Animator Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote micro1 is engaging 3D Animator / Character Animators to contribute specialized knowledge on a customer’s advanced annotation project. 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. Scope of Work • Annotate hand and finger landmarks/keypoints using MediaPipe-style hand topology, ensuring accuracy and adherence to strict guidelines. • Identify and mark anatomical joints, including the wrist, MCP (Metacarpophalangeal), PIP (Proximal Interphalangeal), DIP (Distal Interphalangeal), fingertips, and thumb-specific joints (CMC, MCP, IP, thumb tip). • Precisely place landmarks following defined annotation protocols and specified tolerance thresholds. • Infer and accurately annotate partially occluded or visually challenging joints and landmarks, reasoning through complex hand positions and object interactions. • Interpret a wide range of hand poses, orientations, and perspectives to ensure consistent and high-quality annotations across varied image and video data. • Review visual feedback, identify deviations from requirements, and make targeted corrections to maintain annotation quality at scale. Originally posted on Himalayas