Senior Design Researcher - AI Design Studies (Remote)

Mercor; Sydney; Remote; AUD 296,000 - 493,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Senior Design Expert for a paid AI design research study. This remote contract role offers an hourly rate of $150–$250 and requires guiding expert design thinking through structured remote sessions.

You will assess design quality, differentiate strong craft from weak, and decide when designs are ready to ship. The role involves interviews as an expert or leading interview sessions, with 4–5 hours of workload to manage independently.

Qualifications

• Senior-level design experience in product, UX, brand, or related disciplines.
• A clear point of view on design quality, critique, and shipping standards.
• A portfolio you can share publicly, preferably via a website link.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured, recorded remote sessions to capture expert design thinking.
• Evaluate design quality and critique to differentiate strong craft from weak.
• Decide when designs are ready to ship, providing insights into decision-making processes.
• Participate in interviews as a design expert or run interviews, depending on fit.
• Work independently to prepare and review each task/interview, totaling 4–5 hours.

Skills

Senior-level design experience

Portfolio

Job description

Mercor is seeking a Senior Design Expert for a paid AI design research study. This remote contract role offers an hourly rate of $150–$250 and requires guiding expert design thinking through structured remote sessions.

You will assess design quality, differentiate strong craft from weak, and decide when designs are ready to ship. The role involves interviews as an expert or leading interview sessions, with 4–5 hours of workload to manage independently.