Design Expert

About this role

**1\. Role Overview** Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research organization to engage experienced designers for a project focused on evaluating how well AI systems perform real-world design work. Rather than producing deliverables yourself, you will define what excellent work looks like: designing task-specific grading criteria and scoring completed work samples with rigorous, well-reasoned written justifications. **2\. Key Responsibilities** - Design precise, task-specific grading criteria for real-world design deliverables (brand identity systems and guidelines, campaign and marketing visuals, presentation and layout design, packaging concepts, digital and social assets) - Score AI-generated and human work samples against those criteria, with detailed written justifications for every score - Apply consistent, evidence-based judgment so that scores are reproducible and defensible - Incorporate structured feedback from senior reviewers and iterate quickly on your work **3\. Ideal Qualifications** - 5+ years of professional experience in graphic, brand, or visual design - Background at world-class design studios or creative agencies, or in senior design roles at leading consumer or technology brands - Deep fluency in the day-to-day craft: typography, layout and visual hierarchy, color, composition, brand systems, and articulating critique the way a design lead would in a review - Exceptionally strong written communication, with the ability to explain exactly why a piece of work does or does not meet the bar - Detail-oriented, consistent, and comfortable having your judgment reviewed and calibrated against peers - Prior experience with AI training, evaluation, or human-data projects is a strong plus **4\. Application Process** - Submit your resume, portfolio, or relevant professional background to get started - Qualified applicants may be asked to complete a brief assessment or submit additional information

Skills & domains

• ai-training
• rlhf
• sme
• annotation
• Arts & Design