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About the Role
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. Design precise, task-specific grading criteria for real-world design deliverables (brand identity systems and guidelines, campaign and marketing vi
What You'll Do
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
You're a Good Fit If You
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