Digital Designer

Confidential; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Zekai seeks a Digital Artist for a remote, US-only contractor role focused on evaluating AI-generated images and providing high-quality feedback. You will compare original artwork with AI outputs, document differences, and articulate artifacts to guide AI training and quality assurance.

You'll contribute using your digital art, photography, and image editing skills across tools like Photoshop, Lightroom, Procreate, and Blender, with strong written communication and a meticulous eye for detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in digital art, retouching, compositing, or photography.
• Proficiency with image editing tools such as Photoshop, Lightroom, Procreate, Blender or similar.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with descriptive and technical visual vocabulary.
• Ability to detect AI artifacts and evaluate differences between original and AI-generated images.
• Located in the United States with authorization to contract in the country.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Digital art

Retouching

Compositing

3D rendering

Graphic design

Photography

Color grading

Image editing

Attention to detail

Written communication

Tools

Photoshop

Lightroom

Procreate

Blender

Job description

Role Title: Digital Artist

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote - US only

our partner 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.

This is a 100% remote contract role. Applicants must be located in: United States.