Image Edit QA Specialist

ZettaMine Labs Pvt. Ltd.; India; Remote; INR 689,000 - 1,102,000; Part time

Job summary

ZettaMine Labs Pvt. Ltd. is seeking an Image Edit QA Specialist for a short-term Frontier AI Research initiative.

This freelance, remote role focuses on image annotation and AI model evaluation to ensure high-quality outputs. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience in photo retouching and image editing, strong Photoshop skills, and proven ability to provide precise feedback and detailed annotations from a home workstation in India.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in photography, graphic design or related field.
• 1+ years of professional experience in photo retouching, image editing, or QA.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop.
• Excellent visual judgment and photorealism.
• Ability to identify image defects and artifacts.
• Strong English comprehension and written communication.
• Ability to provide clear, constructive feedback with annotations.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Review edited images against originals and prompts.
• Verify edits follow instructions without unnecessary changes.
• Evaluate photorealism, lighting, shadows, reflections, perspective, edges, and color consistency.
• Identify visual defects like artifacts, halos, seams.
• Ensure unedited areas remain unchanged.
• Score edits using predefined rubrics.
• Approve edits or request corrections.
• Provide detailed feedback and annotations.
• Identify recurring quality issues and calibrate.

Skills

Photo retouching

Image editing

Compositing

Art direction

Quality assurance

Attention to detail

Remote work

English comprehension

Education

Bachelor's degree in Photography/Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Freelancing Opportunity: We are hiring an Image Editing QA Reviewer for a short-term Frontier AI Research, Image Annotation & AI Model Evaluation initiative.

Location: India

Role: Image Edit QA Specialist

Mode: Remote

Employment Type: Freelance

Educational Eligibility

Bachelor's degree or relevant professional experience in Photography, Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Multimedia, Fine Arts, or a related creative discipline.

Mandatory Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum 1+ years of professional experience in photo retouching, image editing, compositing, art direction, or creative quality assurance.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop.
• Excellent visual judgment and a strong eye for photorealism.
• Ability to identify subtle image defects, including lighting inconsistencies, shadows, reflections, perspective issues, halos, seams, warping, and editing artifacts.
• Strong English comprehension and written communication skills.
• Experience reviewing images against written instructions and quality guidelines.
• Ability to provide clear, constructive feedback and detailed annotations.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Access to a desktop or laptop with a color-accurate display and reliable internet connection.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience reviewing or managing teams of photo retouchers or graphic designers.
• Agency or in-house studio experience in fashion, beauty, FMCG, e-commerce, or retail.
• Previous experience in data annotation, content moderation, or quality assurance.
• Familiarity with AI image editing tools such as Photoshop Generative Fill, Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, or Stable Diffusion.

What You'll Work On

• Review edited images against original images, written prompts, and assigned editing categories.
• Verify that image edits follow instructions accurately without introducing unnecessary changes.
• Evaluate photorealism, lighting, shadows, reflections, perspective, edges, and color consistency.
• Identify visual defects such as artifacts, halos, seams, and distortions.
• Ensure that unedited areas, including identity, pose, background, and image resolution, remain unchanged.
• Score image edits using predefined quality evaluation rubrics.
• Approve edits, request minor corrections, or send tasks back for rework.
• Provide detailed feedback and annotations to help improve editing quality.
• Identify recurring quality issues and participate in calibration sessions.

Good to Have

• Experience with professional photo retouching and compositing.
• Experience in creative direction and visual quality assessment.
• Familiarity with AI-generated image editing and evaluation workflows.
• Experience working with structured quality standards and annotation guidelines.