Digital Artist

micro1; United States; Remote; USD 29,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

micro1 is seeking a Digital Artist to remotely contribute expert visual critique and technical feedback for AI-generated images. You will compare your own artwork with AI outputs, documenting differences and identifying anatomy, color, lighting, and texture issues.

Strong emphasis on descriptive, precise feedback will help train next‑generation AI systems. Ideal candidates are US-based contractors with at least 2 years in digital art or related fields, proficient in Photoshop or similar tools,

Qualifications

• Proficiency in image evaluation and comparing visuals to identify differences.
• Ability to describe visual differences using precise terminology.
• Strong written and verbal communication for feedback and documentation.
• Hands-on experience with digital photography and image assets.
• Attention to detail in spotting AI artifacts and quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Upload original digital images per project specs and compare with AI-generated counterparts.
• Document visible differences and deviations in a clear, concise manner.
• Identify issues in anatomy, color, lighting, perspective, texture, and fine details.
• Detect AI artifacts such as warped anatomy, smeared textures, and odd reflections.
• Provide thorough written feedback referencing specific image locations.
• Maintain high accuracy and visual detail across all reviews.
• Collaborate with coordinators and peers to align feedback and assessments.

Skills

image evaluation

comparative ranking

visual detail

written communication

verbal communication

digital photography

artifact detection

constructive feedback

collaboration

Job description

Pay: $21 - $65/hour

Required Skills
image evaluation
Comparative ranking
attention to visual detail
written communication
verbal comunication
digital photography
Artifact detection
constructive feedback
collaboration
About micro1
micro1 is a data lab that helps AI labs & Enterprises train foundational models and agents. We provide frontier evaluations and reinforcement learning environments to improve LLM capabilities, as well as contextual evaluations to monitor and improve AI agents in enterprise settings.

Our AI recruiting agent sources and vets domain experts for our data platform that enables rapid production of high-quality training data. Our research spans high-value, specialized domains (legal, medical, finance, coding, etc.), where expert-level data is the hardest to produce and most valuable for advanced model performance. Our pipeline performance system ensures both quality and velocity.

Role Title: Digital Artist

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote - US only

micro1 is engaging Digital Artists to contribute their creative and technical expertise to a unique project focused on evaluating and enhancing AI-generated images. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. This opportunity is ideal for those who excel in visual analysis, detailed critique, and clear communication, leveraging both original creations and digital photography skills to advance the state of AI image modeling.

Scope of Work

Upload your own original digital images or photographs in line with provided project specifications.
Conduct side-by-side evaluations of your artwork against AI-generated counterparts, documenting every visible difference and deviation.
Identify and articulate issues related to anatomy, color, lighting, perspective, texture, and fine detail.
Detect and describe common AI artifacts, including warped anatomy, smeared or broken textures, inconsistent shadows, and irregular reflections or text.
Compose concise, visually precise written feedback using industry-standard terminology to describe each flaw, referencing specific locations within images.
Deliver thorough, methodical reviews, prioritizing accuracy and visual detail over speed to maintain consistent quality across all assignments.
Collaborate with project coordinators and other contributors to ensure comprehensive image assessment and feedback alignment.

Preferred Qualifications

Located in the United States, with valid authorization to contract within the country.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in digital art, retouching, compositing, 3D rendering, graphic design, color grading, or photography, with a portfolio of original works.
Proficiency in image editing and creation tools such as Photoshop, Lightroom, Procreate, Blender, or similar platforms.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with emphasis on descriptive and technical visual vocabulary.
Demonstrated ability to detect subtle differences and accurately identify artifacts unique to AI-generated images.
Basic understanding of AI image generation processes and knowledge of typical failure points (e.g., Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Firefly, Flux experience is a plus).
Experience in image evaluation, data annotation, or quality assurance in creative or technical projects is advantageous.
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