Remote Photography Experts - AI Trainer ($45-$45 per hour)

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI lab to source experienced photographers for a short-term creative project. This is a unique opportunity for visual creatives to apply their expertise in a highly innovative, research-driven context. Candidates with recent photography experience, strong written communication skills, and interest in experimental visual formats are especially encouraged to express interest.

• Key Responsibilities
• Capture and deliver original, high-resolution photographs aligned with provided guidelines - Adjust lighting, composition, and framing for consistency across image sets - Work with flexible style prompts that may include creative or atypical visual instructions - Upload and tag image files using a standardized format - Write clear and concise annotations describing the visual content, context, and style of each image
• Ideal Qualifications
• Demonstrated track record of photography in commercial, editorial, or creative contexts - Proven written communication skills for describing visual content - Able to work independently and creatively interpret flexible briefs - Comfort with digital submission tools and remote collaboration
• More About the Opportunity
• Remote and asynchronous — control your own schedule - Expected commitment : project-based, ~20 hours / week - May be extended based on output quality and interest
• Compensation & Contract Terms
• ~$45 / hour (effective rate, based on task completion and quality review) - You’ll be classified as an independent contractor
• About Mercor
• Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations - Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI