Graphic Designer - AI Trainer
Mercor · New York, NY
- Hybrid
- Part-time
- $75,000 / year
- New York, NY
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Job highlights
- Evaluate AI models on design tasks.
- Create design problem sets and solutions.
- Write technical explanations for AI.
- Collaborate with AI research teams.
- Work remotely on a contract basis.
About the role
Graphic Designer AI Trainer
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Design Expert - Role Responsibilities
- Author, review, and annotate technical tasks to evaluate AI model performance on design problems.
- Produce original problem sets grounded in design mockups, wireframes, typography systems, and industrial drawings.
- Write reference solutions and apply structured quality checks.
- Collaborate with AI research teams to ensure task quality and relevance.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.
Qualifications
- Must-Have: PhD in Design or related field, or MFA in Design with 3+ years applied design, teaching, or research experience, or BFA/BA in Design with 5+ years applied industrial, graphic, UX, or product design experience.
- Working fluency in at least two of: industrial design, graphic design, UX, product design, design research.
- Comfortable reading and interpreting design mockups, wireframes, typography systems, and industrial drawings.
- Clear technical writing; able to articulate reasoning step-by-step in written form.
Compensation & Legal
- Hourly contractor
- Paid weekly
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. #hiringmercor
Key skills/competency
- Graphic Design
- AI Training
- UX Design
- Product Design
- Industrial Design
- Design Research
- Technical Writing
- AI Model Evaluation
- Wireframing
- Typography Systems
Skills & topics
- Graphic Designer
- AI Trainer
- Design Expert
- Remote Work
- Contractor
- AI
- Machine Learning
- Design
- UX
- Product Design
- Industrial Design
- Technical Writing
- Mercor
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight relevant design experience and technical writing skills for the Graphic Designer AI Trainer role.
- Prepare for AI interview: Understand Mercor's platform and be ready to discuss your design expertise.
- Showcase AI collaboration: Emphasize any experience working with AI research or technical teams.
- Demonstrate technical writing: Be prepared to articulate your reasoning clearly and step-by-step.
Technical preparation
Master AI model evaluation metrics.,Practice annotating design task data.,Develop problem sets from mockups.,Write clear, step-by-step explanations.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex design problem solved.,How do you ensure task quality?,How do you collaborate with technical teams?,How do you manage asynchronous work?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the application process for the Graphic Designer AI Trainer role at Mercor?
- The application process for the Graphic Designer AI Trainer position at Mercor involves uploading your resume, completing an AI interview based on your resume, and submitting the form. The entire process typically takes 20-30 minutes.
- What are the required qualifications for Mercor's Graphic Designer AI Trainer?
- Mercor requires a PhD in Design or related field, or an MFA with 3+ years of experience, or a BFA/BA with 5+ years of experience. Fluency in at least two design areas (graphic, UX, product, industrial, research) and strong technical writing skills are essential.
- Is the Graphic Designer AI Trainer position at Mercor remote?
- Yes, the Graphic Designer AI Trainer position at Mercor is a remote role, allowing you to work from anywhere.
- What is the compensation for the Graphic Designer AI Trainer role?
- The Graphic Designer AI Trainer role at Mercor offers an hourly compensation of $67-$75 and is paid weekly.
- How long does the Graphic Designer AI Trainer role commitment last at Mercor?
- This is a contract position requiring a commitment of 20 hours per week.
- Who are Mercor's investors mentioned in the job description?
- Mercor's investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
- Where can I find more information about Mercor's interview process for the Graphic Designer AI Trainer job?
- You can find more details about the interview process and platform information for the Graphic Designer AI Trainer role on Mercor's talent docs site: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome.
- How do I get support if I have questions about the Graphic Designer AI Trainer application?
- For any help or support regarding the Graphic Designer AI Trainer application process, you can reach out to Mercor's support team at support@mercor.com.