Performance Specialist (Edit Assistant, VFX Editor, Animator) - Contract

Flawless•Santa Monica, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Flawless is transforming Hollywood with assistive AI. Our tools empower filmmakers to edit, localize, and refine performances while preserving artistic intent. Designed to support, not replace, artists, our technology expands what is possible on screen and gives creators freedom to tell stories with greater impact and reach audiences in new ways. From enabling seamless multilingual releases to eliminating the need for costly reshoots, Flawless solves critical challenges that slow down productions and limit distribution. We are also setting the standard for ethical AI in entertainment. Our Artistic Rights Treasury (A.R.T.) is a rights management solution that protects artists and rights holders, ensuring that innovation moves forward with transparency and respect for creative ownership. The Performance Specialist will help generate flawlessly translated visual dubs from AI-powered cinematic Performance Transfer. Accurately review & articulate lip sync output. Review, QC, and refine automated outputs at every stage. Review face tracking results with an eye for quality output. Accurately interpret and address feedback from both internal creative stakeholders & clients. Give detailed feedback on processes and collaborate with colleagues to develop best practices on current and future assistive AI film tools from Flawless. This role would be suitable for someone with a background as an: Edit Assistant VFX Editor Animator

Requirements

2+ years of experience in film, TV, animation, or post-production in a hands-on creative role
Strong understanding of lip sync and audio synchronization at a sub-frame level
Experience with keyframing and shot-based work in editing, VFX, or animation pipelines
Proven ability to deliver polished, client-ready creative work under deadlines
High attention to detail with strong visual judgment and finishing sensibility
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
Strong communication skills for interpreting and applying creative feedback

Nice To Haves

Experience with Nuke, Davinci Resolve or After Effects
Familiarity with face tracking tools and performance-based workflows
Background as an Edit Assistant, VFX Editor, or Animator
Interest in linguistics or performance across languages
Lip reading expertise

Responsibilities

Creative Execution & Delivery Use Flawless tools to craft, refine, and deliver high-quality visual dubs for film and TV content
Shape performances with a strong artistic eye, ensuring natural lip sync, facial realism, and emotional authenticity
Take ownership of assigned shots or sequences, delivering client-ready work within deadlines
Shot Finishing & Refinement Review face tracking, keyframes, and timing to elevate output quality at a detailed, frame-accurate level
Perform precise lip sync adjustments and audio alignment to ensure seamless performance transfer
Iterate on outputs based on creative direction and feedback, pushing work to final quality
Collaboration & Workflow Contribution Collaborate with creative, production, and engineering teams to meet project goals and timelines
Interpret and implement feedback from stakeholders and clients with clarity and accuracy
Contribute to evolving artistic workflows and best practices for AI-assisted editing and performance tools