[Hiring] Household Video Data Contributor @Lifted, an Upwork Company™

Role Description

An enterprise client is seeking US-based freelance contributors to support an AI research initiative focused on first-person video data collection. The project involves recording everyday household activities from a first-person perspective using an eligible smartphone secured in a head-mounted phone strap and the client’s Minute Data mobile application.

• Record everyday household activities from a first-person perspective using an eligible smartphone secured in a head-mounted phone strap.
• Select and complete household activities from a list of more than 70 available tasks within the Minute Data mobile application.
• Perform a variety of household activities, including:
  • Laundry
  • Tidying rooms
  • Organizing wardrobes
  • Cleaning bathrooms and garages
  • Washing dishes
  • Loading dishwashers
  • Setting tables
  • Gardening
  • Handling groceries
  • Taking out trash
  • Walking dogs
  • Assembling furniture
• Complete recordings while standing or moving, as seated recordings are not accepted.
• Choose preferred activities based on personal availability and task preferences, with no requirement to complete every available activity type.
• Record individual activities ranging from approximately two to 30 minutes, depending on the task requirements.
• Follow all client-provided recording instructions, privacy requirements, environmental standards, and video quality guidelines.
• Ensure that children and other individuals are not captured in submitted recordings.
• Upload completed video recordings through the Minute Data mobile application using a reliable WiFi connection.
• Review quality feedback provided by the client and re-record activities when submitted footage does not meet project requirements.
• Initially submit approximately 30 to 60 minutes of footage to receive quality feedback before proceeding with the remainder of the recording commitment.
• Maintain consistency and accuracy when completing repetitive household activities and following recording instructions.
• Complete a minimum of 10 approved hours of video footage, with opportunities to continue contributing based on project availability and recording quality.
• Ensure that submitted footage meets the client's quality standards, as only approved video hours qualify for compensation.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must currently reside in one of the following eligible US states:
  • Alabama
  • Georgia
  • Idaho
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Mississippi
  • New Hampshire
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Oklahoma
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Virginia
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming
• Must own an eligible smartphone that meets the project's technical requirements:
  • iPhone 13 or newer, excluding iPhone 16e and 17e.
  • Google Pixel 6 or newer.
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 or newer.
  • Huawei and Motorola devices are not accepted.
• Must have full mobility in both hands and the ability to perform household activities while standing and moving.
• Must have access to a suitable home environment where everyday household activities can be safely and appropriately recorded.
• Must have reliable WiFi access to upload completed video footage through the Minute Data application.
• Must be willing and able to install and use the client's Minute Data mobile application.
• Must use a head-mounted phone strap for all recordings. Handheld and body-mounted recordings are not accepted.
• Must be able to follow detailed recording instructions, privacy requirements, and project-specific quality guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to perform repetitive household activities accurately and consistently.
• Ability to work independently, manage recording schedules, and complete assigned activities within project requirements.
• Ability to review quality feedback, identify recording issues, and re-record footage when necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with video data collection, mobile applications, or AI data contribution projects.
• Familiarity with first-person video recording or wearable smartphone recording equipment.
• Experience following structured recording instructions, privacy standards, and quality assurance procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to complete a variety of household activities consistently.
• Ability to produce clear, stable, and high-quality video recordings that meet specific project standards.
• Willingness to complete a variety of household activities to support broader AI research data requirements.