Graphic Design Expert

Location: Remote
Type: Part-Time Contract (15+ hours per week for 2 weeks | 30 hour minimum commitment)
Duration: 2 weeks with potential for ongoing work
Compensation: Up to $20/hour for US based candidates

About the Project

You'll evaluate and rate graphic design elements on standardized quality scales to train AI models that assess design effectiveness—contributing to cutting-edge technology that advances how AI understands and evaluates visual content quality.

What You'll Do

• Review and rate graphic design elements using our Label Studio Enterprise platform across multiple quality dimensions:
  • Typography quality (readability, hierarchy, font pairing appropriateness)
  • Visual hierarchy effectiveness (clarity, balance, focal point strength)
  • Design element execution (icon quality, illustration polish, image selection)
  • Color palette effectiveness (harmony, contrast, accessibility)
  • Layout and composition quality (grid usage, spacing, alignment)
  • Overall design effectiveness and professional polish
• Apply consistent 1-5 rating scales across hundreds of design examples
• Provide clear, objective assessments based on established design principles
• Follow detailed rating guidelines and rubrics to maintain consistency
• Process high volumes of design samples with sustained attention to detail
• Participate in weekly calibration sessions to align rating standards
• Meet quality benchmarks for rating consistency and inter-rater reliability

Basic Qualifications

Required Experience

• Formal training in graphic design, visual arts, or related field (degree, certificate, or bootcamp completion) OR 2-3 years of professional graphic design experience
• Strong proficiency in design principles (composition, color theory, typography, visual hierarchy)
• Ability to objectively critique and evaluate design work against industry standards
• Understanding of what constitutes effective vs. ineffective design choices
• Experience reviewing or providing design feedback
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to maintain focus during repetitive tasks

Skills & Attributes

• Comfort with highly repetitive work—ability to maintain quality and engagement while rating similar content for extended periods
• Strong visual discrimination and consistent aesthetic judgment
• Reliability and consistency in applying rating standards
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently on repetitive tasks
• Excellent focus and concentration for sustained periods
• Strong communication skills for flagging edge cases or unclear examples
• Comfortable with feedback and recalibration
• Minimum 10 hours per week availability for at least 3 months

Nice-to-Haves

Preferred Background

• Portfolio demonstrating diverse design work and critical eye
• Experience as a design reviewer, art director, or in quality assurance roles
• Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG, inclusive design principles)
• Knowledge of design across multiple contexts (branding, editorial, digital, UX/UI)
• Experience teaching or mentoring design concepts

Technical Experience

• Experience with Figma, Sketch, or other modern design tools
• Prior data annotation, content moderation, or quality evaluation experience
• Exposure to machine learning or computer vision concepts
• Familiarity with design systems and component libraries

Work Style

• High tolerance for repetitive evaluation tasks—finds rhythm and satisfaction in systematic work
• Ability to maintain consistent standards across thousands of ratings
• Strong pattern recognition—quickly identifying quality patterns across examples
• Disciplined, methodical approach with minimal variation in judgment
• Problem-solving mindset for handling ambiguous or borderline cases
• Interest in AI/ML applications in design and creative fields
• Previous remote work experience with self-directed tasks

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

You thrive on consistency and repetition - You find satisfaction in systematic work and can maintain quality standards while evaluating similar content repeatedly without losing focus or accuracy.

You have a calibrated design eye - You can quickly assess design quality against objective criteria and apply the same standards consistently across hundreds or thousands of examples.

You're objective and principled - You separate personal taste from professional assessment, basing ratings on established design principles rather than subjective preference.

You maintain sustained focus - You can work through high volumes of repetitive tasks while staying sharp and attentive to subtle quality differences.

You're a clear communicator - You flag confusing examples or rating criteria early, ask clarifying questions, and document edge cases clearly.

You're curious about technology - You're genuinely interested in how AI learns to evaluate design quality and see value in contributing to machine learning training data.