Senior UX Design Research Lead — Remote AI Study

Mercor; Sydney; Remote; AUD 299,000 - 498,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Senior Design Expert for a paid AI design research study. This contract role is remote and offers hourly compensation of $150–$250.

You will conduct structured, recorded remote sessions to capture expert design thinking and share insights on what separates craft from less polished work. You will review design readiness for shipping, work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines, and provide a clear point of view on design quality and shipping standards.

Qualifications

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

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 design experience

Design critique

Portfolio available

Job description

Mercor is seeking a Senior Design Expert for a paid AI design research study. This contract role is remote and offers hourly compensation of $150–$250.

You will conduct structured, recorded remote sessions to capture expert design thinking and share insights on what separates craft from less polished work. You will review design readiness for shipping, work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines, and provide a clear point of view on design quality and shipping standards.