Freelance AI Video Creator

The Refinery is an award-winning entertainment advertising agency based out of Los Angeles CA. We work with all of the major studios producing social digital and print creative campaigns for theatrical television & streamer clients.

We are looking for candidates who embody our core values Refiners are talented kind client-focused ego-free and passionate. We work virtually but have maintained a culture where caring for each other remains a top priority. We still come together to celebrate from fun team events to birthdays to our favorite holiday: Halloween! We work hard to make sure everyone feels like part of the team.

Enough about us heres what were looking for:

Were after a curious builder who treats Gen-AI video engines like a playground turning rapid-fire testing tweaking and stitching raw model output into scroll-stopping promos and teasers.Youll own the loop from prompt to final grade patching gaps with smart compositing scripting story-telling music composition and traditional editing and visual effects. Every frame you create should feel intentional on-brand and ready for client eyes.

Were less concerned with polished resumes and more interested in standout portfolios and a genuine curiosity for AI. Show us that you experiment explore and push the limits. This is a new kind of role for a new kind of creative.

Responsibilities:

• You will build 15-60 second Gen-AI video spots from concept to final render: loop-free flicker-free cringe-free on an as-needed basis. Number of hours days etc. is up for discussion and flexible depending on the right candidate
• Occasionally build longer videos from multiple cohesive generations
• Craft iron-clad character and environment consistency across shots sequels and endless client revisions
• Design clever prompt workflows reference boards and frame-accurate shot lists that turn make it pop feedback into repeatable model inputs
• Collaborate with our internal teams so the final cut looks purpose-built not AI-ish

Requirements:

• Proficiency in traditional editing / graphics tools (Premiere After Effects etc.) to hide every Gen-AI glitch in plain sight
• Deep familiarity with Gen-AI quirks: temporal drift mouth-sync issues lighting variance and the hacks (or scripts) to neutralize them
• A rapid-fire curiosity-first / iterative mindset. You are excited by new tools and see updates as opportunities (hello Veo 3)

Bonus:

• Python scripting for batch prompt generation or frame-by-frame cleanup
• Experience fine-tuning models or curating training datasets to lock in brand style
• Knowledge of video compression voodoo

Salary Range:

$20-$50/hr

Please note you will be asked to provide your freelance rate in the application process. Ultimately the rate offered will depend on qualifications years of relevant experience and skillset. If your requirements fall outside the stated pay range we still encourage you to apply.

Official working hours are 9:30 am6:30 pm PST. However hours can fluctuate depending on client requests and may be staggered based on after-hours needs.

This position is remote and must be available to work on PST.

Next Steps:

Please provide a reel below that proves you can wrangle Gen-AI video models into telling a cohesive story using either Veo Runway Pika Luma Dream Machine Sora or Stable Diffusion-based pipelines (if youre into that).Candidates without a portfolio will not be considered.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants including those with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.