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

Flawless
Santa Monica, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 3/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/23/2026
"The AI company that's revolutionizing Hollywood"

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.

Who You are Reporting To:

Performance Lead

What we are looking for:

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

Job 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

Qualifications:

  • 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

Bonus

  • 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

Why work at Flawless?

You will be working in an environment based on trust, autonomy and collaboration, and this is a great opportunity for someone who wants to be part of a growing company in its most exciting stage of development. You can play a part in shaping the future of a company that’s caring, creative and collaborative.

In addition to this, you'll also receive:

  • Autonomy
  • A hybrid working environment
  • Competitive Salary
  • All permanent employees receive generous stock options

I don’t meet all the listed requirements—should I still apply?

Absolutely! Research shows that women and underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification, but at Flawless, we actively work to break down those barriers. We believe diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds make us stronger, and we are committed to supporting and elevating underrepresented talent. If you're excited about the role, share our values, and believe you can contribute meaningfully, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every single requirement. Your unique skills and perspective matter, and we’d love to hear from you ❤️

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