AI Anime Researcher - Motion Generation Models

About the role

You will join a small but extremely talented team to define a new kind of video game experience. You'll work alongside top otaku minds in the industry, including the creator of Warudo and Cytoid, a Google Deepmind veteran behind Project Astra, and top-tier AI researchers.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the AI team to integrate an AI companion into the game mechanics.
• Develop and refine the AI companion's behavior and interactions within the game world.
• Collaborate with the art and design teams to ensure the AI companion aligns with the visual and narrative goals of the game.
• Contribute to the research and development of advanced AI models for character interaction and storytelling.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience in training text-to-motion or audio-to-motion models.
• Experience with facial motion generation, particularly in anime contexts.
• Comfortable working in a small, fast-paced team environment.
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Previous publications or industrial experience in AI research and development.
• Familiarity with deep learning frameworks and techniques relevant to character animation and storytelling.
• A strong passion for anime and the ability to inspire creative solutions based on this interest.

Skills

• Expertise in machine learning and AI algorithms.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in AI research and development.
• Understanding of narrative theory and its application in interactive media.

Benefits

• Generous computing resources to develop cutting-edge AI models.
• Opportunities to collaborate with top-tier researchers and engineers.
• International opportunities to work in Tokyo and San Francisco.
• Visa sponsorship for qualified candidates.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible work schedule to accommodate the unique demands of AI research and development.