AR/VR Specialist

Interactive Media - Contract - Remote

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Mercor, in collaboration with leading AI labs, is seeking AR/VR Specialists and Interactive Media Developers to help shape the future of immersive, intelligent experiences.

You'll develop and evaluate AR/VR workflows so AI can understand and generate 3D, interactive, and spatially rich environments.

Who This Role Is Perfect For

The AR/VR Specialist role is a remote contract position paying $45-$65/hr. It suits experienced professionals who want flexible, project-based AI work reviewed on a rolling basis. You collaborate directly with client teams on real deliverables that help train and evaluate next-generation AI systems, with no long-term commitment required.

• Remote-first builders who love collaborating across time zones.
• Operators who value quick feedback loops and transparent compensation.
• Professionals ready to partner directly with growth-stage product squads.
• Candidates who want an advocate guiding them through the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop AR/VR experiences and interactive media workflows.
• Translate creative concepts into technically implementable formats that AI systems can process.
• Ensure immersive assets are compatible with AI and computational pipelines.
• Evaluate AI-generated spatial content for usability, performance, and fidelity.
• Collaborate with researchers to model real-world creative-technical workflows.

Ideal Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in AR/VR development, interactive media, or computational design.
• Proficiency with engines such as Unity, Unreal Engine, WebXR, or similar platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to blend storytelling craft with technical production pipelines.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling, spatial audio, or interactive UX design.
• Comfortable shipping independently in remote, asynchronous teams.

Opportunity Details

• Fully remote and asynchronous - work on your own schedule from anywhere.
• Flexible project-based commitment of approximately 30-40 hours per week.
• Short- to medium-term contracts with potential for ongoing collaborations.
• Compensation: $45-$65 per hour (USD), paid weekly via Stripe Connect.
• Independent contractor engagement via Mercor.