Senior Design Researcher (Remote) - AI Study Contract

Mercor; Sydney; Remote; AUD 294,000 - 490,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is hiring a Senior Design Expert for a paid AI design research study. This remote contract role pays $150–$250/hour. You will conduct structured remote sessions, share insights on design quality, review design readiness for shipping, and work independently to meet deadlines.

Ideal candidates have senior-level design experience across product, UX, or brand, plus a portfolio link. Flexible, remote work with international collaboration is expected.

Qualifications

• Senior-level design experience in product, UX, brand, or adjacent craft disciplines.
• Clear point of view on design quality, critique, and shipping standards.
• Portfolio you can share—website link preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured, recorded remote sessions to capture expert design thinking.
• Share insights on what separates strong craft from weak in design processes.
• Review and provide feedback on design readiness for shipping.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines.

Skills

Senior-level design experience

Design critique

Job description

Mercor is hiring a Senior Design Expert for a paid AI design research study. This remote contract role pays $150–$250/hour. You will conduct structured remote sessions, share insights on design quality, review design readiness for shipping, and work independently to meet deadlines.

Ideal candidates have senior-level design experience across product, UX, or brand, plus a portfolio link. Flexible, remote work with international collaboration is expected.