Graphic Designer

• Role : Graphic DesignerJob Description: Visual Media AI Specialist

Mercor is seeking creative professionals with expertise in cinematography, video production, and visual storytelling to support the training of advanced AI systems. In this full-time role, you will use your industry knowledge to annotate, evaluate, and provide expert feedback on visual content, helping AI models better interpret and generate high-quality image and video outputs.

As a Visual Media AI Specialist, you will collaborate with technical teams to design annotation standards and develop workflows that reflect real-world creative practices. This is a unique opportunity for visual artists and media professionals to shape the future of AI-powered storytelling and production.

Responsibilities

• Annotate and evaluate images, videos, and AI-generated visual content using proprietary tools.
• Provide expert analysis on visual composition, cinematography, lighting, editing, and narrative structure.
• Collaborate with technical teams to design efficient, scalable annotation processes for visual data.
• Help define quality standards for AI-generated media content.
• Apply critical judgment to assess coherence, creativity, and aesthetic fidelity in multimedia outputs.
• Adapt to evolving task instructions while maintaining accuracy and consistency.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Film, Media Studies, Visual Arts, or a related field.
• Professional experience in cinematography, video editing, or multimedia production.
• Deep understanding of visual storytelling, shot composition, lighting techniques, and editing workflows.
• Familiarity with film/media production tools and industry standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Passion for the intersection of creativity and artificial intelligence.

Preferred Background

• Portfolio of published or commercial visual work (e.g., short films, branded content, or campaigns).
• Experience mentoring, critiquing, or teaching in film or media production.
• Involvement in content creation across narrative, documentary, or marketing formats.
• Prior exposure to AI, machine learning, or data labeling processes.

Work Environment

• Full-time; remote or in-office (Palo Alto).
• Initial schedule: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. PST for training (2 weeks), then aligned with your local time zone.
• Required equipment: Chromebook, macOS 11+, or Windows 10+ computer; smartphone access.
• U.S. applicants must reside outside Wyoming and Illinois. No visa sponsorship available.

Compensation

• $45–$100 per hour depending on experience, skills, and location.
• International pay rates available upon request.
• Benefits may be available depending on country of residence and employment status.