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AI Background Matte Generation Engineer

Helvex Studio

Remote · $80k – $100k / year · Freelance · Posted 3 months ago

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About the role

We just landed our first major studio contract and need a matte generation specialist fast. Our problem: manually rotoscoping backgrounds for VFX shots eats weeks of artist time on every project, and our deadlines just got a lot tighter. You'll build the model that generates clean background mattes directly from raw footage, cutting rotoscoping time from days to hours. Fast-moving team, big problem, we need someone who ships without a lot of hand-holding. This is a freelance engagement to start, with real potential to turn into an ongoing relationship if the results land.

Fully remote.

Responsibilities

  • Build background matte generation models from raw footage
  • Benchmark matte quality against manual rotoscoping baselines
  • Integrate the model into the existing VFX pipeline
  • Iterate quickly based on artist feedback
  • Document model limitations for edge cases like motion blur

Requirements

  • 3+ years in computer vision or generative video models
  • Experience with matting, segmentation, or rotoscoping tools
  • Strong PyTorch or TensorFlow background
  • Comfortable working on a freelance, deadline-driven basis
  • Portfolio of prior VFX or video ML work

Benefits

  • Fully remote freelance engagement
  • Flexible hours around project milestones
  • Potential for ongoing contract renewal
  • Credit on studio projects

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English

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$80k – $100k / year

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