Research Engineer - Audio Driven Facial Animation at Flawless

Santa Monica, California, United States

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$175,000 – $210,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Artificial Intelligence, EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

Ph.D. or Postdoctoral researcher in 3D Computer Vision, Speech Synthesis, Computer Graphics, or related field
6+ years of experience in Python with proficiency in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
Demonstrable research experience with a strong publication record in major 3D Computer Vision, Speech Processing, and Computer Graphics venues and journals (e.g., CVPR, SIGGRAPH, NeurIPS)
High degree of proficiency in math and statistical methods for signal processing
Experience with audio-visual learning, multimodal fusion, and/or 3D audio-driven face animation
Experience with speech modeling and speech synthesis with deep neural networks
Generative and cross-domain attention models for 3D visual speech synthesis applications
Outstanding communication skills for collaboration with scientists, research/ML engineers, and VFX artists

Responsibilities

Work with and lead a close-knit, passionate group of world-class individuals tackling challenging problems in deep learning
Focus on audio-driven 3D facial animation
Focus on GAN models for visual speech synthesis
Focus on speech-based modeling
Focus on multi-modal fusion for audio-visual learning
Focus on automated visual translation
Contribute to the development of various products based on proprietary research

Skills

Python

PyTorch

TensorFlow

3D Computer Vision

Speech Synthesis

Computer Graphics

Signal Processing

Audio-Visual Learning

Multimodal Fusion

Generative Models

Attention Models

Deep Neural Networks

Flawless

AI-driven visual translation for films

About Flawless

Flawless AI specializes in visual translation technology for the TV and film industry. Their main product, TrueSync, uses artificial intelligence to translate foreign language films into the native language of viewers while maintaining accurate lip-sync and photorealistic visuals. This ensures that the original performances of actors are preserved, creating an authentic viewing experience. Flawless AI differentiates itself from competitors by focusing on seamless visual translation that allows filmmakers and content owners to reach global audiences without losing the essence of their work. The company's goal is to enhance the global distribution of films and TV shows, making them accessible to diverse audiences while respecting the original artistic intent.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$1.7MTotal Funding

SEEDCompany Stage

AI & Machine Learning, EntertainmentIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Stock Options

Risks

Competition from generative AI companies like Colossyan threatens Flawless's market share.

Rapid AI development in the UK may lead to market saturation and increased competition.

Stricter regulations from the Bletchley Declaration could impact Flawless's innovation capabilities.

Differentiation

TrueSync offers AI-driven lip-syncing for multilingual film visualizations, preserving original performances.

Flawless AI targets filmmakers seeking global distribution without losing artistic integrity.

The company provides a unique solution for seamless visual translation in the film industry.

Upsides

Growing demand for AI localization tools as global streaming platforms expand content libraries.

Partnership opportunities with major streaming services investing in AI for content delivery.

Increased focus on AI ethics could position Flawless as a leader in responsible AI use.

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