Design Expert | $80-$150/hr Remote
Overview
This role offers experienced designers a chance to influence how leading AI systems approach creative work. Instead of producing designs, you’ll set the bar for quality by crafting scoring criteria and evaluating both AI-generated and human-created samples. Your detailed written feedback will directly sharpen the AI’s design judgment.
What You'll Do4
- 1Develop precise, task-specific grading rubrics for deliverables like brand identity systems, campaign visuals, presentation layouts, packaging, and digital assets.
- 2Review AI-produced and human work samples against those rubrics, delivering detailed written justifications for each score.
- 3Maintain consistent, evidence-based scoring so evaluations are reproducible and defensible across reviewers.
- 4Incorporate structured feedback from senior reviewers and iterate quickly to refine your criteria and assessments.
Requirements6
- 1At least 5 years of professional experience in graphic, brand, or visual design.
- 2Background at top-tier design studios, creative agencies, or senior design roles at leading consumer or technology brands.
- 3Deep fluency in typography, layout, visual hierarchy, color, composition, and brand systems, plus the ability to articulate critique like a design lead.
- 4Exceptional written communication skills to explain exactly why a piece of work meets or falls short of the standard.
- 5Meticulous and consistent, comfortable with your judgment being reviewed and calibrated against peers.
- 6Prior experience with AI training, evaluation, or human-data projects is a strong plus.
Who Should Apply
You’re a seasoned designer who enjoys dissecting what makes great work great. You’re confident setting high standards and giving constructive, articulate feedback. You thrive in a remote, independent setting and are excited to apply your craft expertise to improve AI systems.
Salary Insight
$80.00 – $150.00 per hour, depending on experience and project scope.
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Application Tip
When submitting your portfolio, include examples where you’ve explained design decisions in writing — for instance, project notes or critique notes. This role values your ability to justify scores with clear reasoning.
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