[Hiring] AI Trainer – GNU Image Manipulation Program Users @Prolific Academic

Role Description

We are seeking Professional Graphic and Visual Designers to act as Domain Experts for a high-level AI evaluation project. AI models are evolving beyond simple image generation and now tackle complex design tasks such as layout, typography, and information density.

We need experts who can see beyond "pretty pictures" to judge the professional utility, readability, and structural integrity of design outputs. This is a flexible, ad hoc project where your professional eye directly influences how AI understands design principles.

Researchers looking for your skills tend to pay up to 30 USD. You must be prepared to complete paid tasks that require one hour of uninterrupted work, though many are shorter.

Qualifications

• Professional design credentials:
  • A formal education in Graphic/Visual Design plus at least 1 year of professional experience OR 5+ years of high-level experience working with professional clients.
• Technical literacy:
  • Familiarity with the industry-standard stack (Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator).
• A critical eye:
  • Ability to distinguish between "consumer-grade" and "enterprise-ready" content, ensuring outputs are professional and highly readable.
• Portfolio:
  • A valid link to your portfolio or work samples is required during the screening process.
• Bonus points:
  • Experience in Interaction Design or Motion Graphics.
  • A background in Brand Building, Advertising, or Marketing.

Requirements

• Evaluate two candidate designs (e.g., Google Slides, posters, or advertisements) on the same topic and determine which better meets professional standards.
• Judge candidates based on specific design dimensions, including readability, text density, information hierarchy, and overall professionalism.
• Review "before and after" style tasks to determine which AI output better satisfied a specific design edit or change request.
• Take part in new, narrow tasks aimed at refining how AI handles concise visual communication.

Benefits

• Unique opportunity to act as an expert in the visual AI revolution.
• Teach the model the "why" behind good design, providing the professional sensitivity that algorithms currently lack.