Software Expert – Creative Software
Keystone Recruitment
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Job Description
Software Expert – Creative Software
Engagement: Hourly contract (Independent Contractor)
Rate: USD 0–100 / hour
Location: Remote (must have access to a physical Mac)
Role Overview
One of our clients is seeking experienced creative software professionals to support a high-priority data collection initiative in collaboration with leading AI research labs. This role focuses on capturing authentic, real-world creative workflows across design, video, audio, and 3D tools to improve how AI systems understand complex interfaces and multi-step creative processes. Your work will directly contribute to building high-quality datasets used to train next-generation AI models.
Key Responsibilities
- Record screen sessions demonstrating creative software workflows with clear verbal narration explaining each step
- Annotate screenshots by drawing precise bounding boxes around relevant UI elements
- Follow provided staging instructions to configure specific UI states prior to recording
- Use custom capture tools to record workflows accurately and consistently
- Adhere closely to task guidelines to ensure data quality, consistency, and usability
- Deliver outputs suitable for large-scale AI research and downstream model training
Qualifications
Strong hands-on experience with professional creative software tools, including:
- Photoshop
- Premiere
- Adobe Illustrator
- Blender
- FruitLoops Studio
- Unreal Engine
- DaVinci Resolve
High attention to detail and ability to follow precise technical instructions
Comfortable working independently and meeting tight deadlines
Fluent English communication skills
Access to a physical Mac and ability to create a fresh macOS user profile if required
Nice to Have
- Prior experience with data collection, annotation, or QA work
- Experience recording or documenting creative or multimedia workflows
- Comfort working with new tools and staged environments
Engagement Details
Fully remote, asynchronous independent contractor role
Flexible working schedule
Project duration may vary and can be extended, shortened, or concluded based on performance and project needs
Work includes screen recording, UI annotation, and workflow documentation
Compensation & Contract Terms
Hourly compensation aligned with task scope and expertise
Payments issued weekly via Stripe or Wise
Engagement is on an independent contractor basis
No access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution
H1-B and STEM OPT candidates cannot be supported at this time
Eligibility
Applicants must be legally authorized to work as independent contractors in their country of residence.
About the Client
Mercor partners with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier AI systems using real-world human expertise. Contributors collaborate with top researchers and help shape the next generation of AI capabilities across creative and technical domains.
Key skills/competency
- Creative Software
- AI Data Collection
- Workflow Documentation
- UI Annotation
- Screen Recording
- Multimedia Editing
- Attention to Detail
- Independent Work
- Technical Instructions
- Asynchronous Work
How to Get Hired at Keystone Recruitment
- Tailor your resume: Highlight extensive experience with creative software tools and any previous work in data collection or annotation.
- Showcase your creative skills: Prepare to demonstrate proficiency in Photoshop, Blender, Premiere, and other specified creative applications during the interview process.
- Emphasize remote work readiness: Detail your ability to work independently, manage a flexible schedule, and maintain consistent communication in an asynchronous environment.
- Discuss attention to detail: Be ready to provide examples of how you follow precise technical instructions and ensure high-quality, consistent outputs.
- Research Mercor's mission: Understand the client's goal of training frontier AI systems to align your application with their vision and impact.
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