Image Annotator | $60/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking an Imagery Analyst to support AI/ML training data projects. This remote contractor role offers part-time or full-time hours and an hourly compensation model.

You will review machine-generated bounding boxes, annotate objects in drone and maritime imagery, and ensure data labeling adheres to strict guidelines within a secure Navy environment. The role anticipates high throughput and the possibility to transition to video-frame annotation as the project grows.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated attention to detail and consistency in repetitive tasks.
• Experience with data labeling and bounding box annotation.
• Familiarity with aerial, maritime, or sensor imagery, daylight or thermal formats.
• Track record in high-volume, quality-controlled annotation environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication for reporting labeling requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review and refine machine-generated bounding boxes for drone and maritime imagery.
• Identify and annotate objects missed by AI models.
• Label data with consistent guidelines.
• Deliver annotated images within a secure Navy environment.
• Maintain steady throughput; compensation is based on image submissions.
• Transition to video-frame annotation as the project expands.
• Document ambiguous cases and clarify labeling guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data labeling

Bounding box annotation

High-volume annotation

Communication skills

Tools

Labeling software

Job description

Position: Imagery Analyst - AI/ML Training Data

Type: Contractor (Part-time or Full-time)

Compensation: $20 - $60/hour

Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Review and refine machine-generated bounding boxes for accuracy on still imagery from drone and maritime sensors.
• Identify and annotate objects missed by AI models.
• Label data maintaining consistency and adherence to provided guidelines.
• Deliver completed annotated images within a secure Navy environment.
• Maintain steady, reliable throughput of completed images; compensation is based on each image submission.
• Transition to annotation of video frames as the project evolves and expands in scope.
• Document and communicate any ambiguous cases or guideline questions clearly.

Requirements

• Demonstrated attention to detail and consistency performing repetitive, accuracy-critical tasks.
• Experience with data labeling, bounding box annotation, or similar data-preparation activities.
• Familiarity with aerial, maritime, or sensor-based imagery, especially in daylight and thermal formats.
• Track record in high-volume, quality-controlled annotation environments.
• Comfort using dedicated software tools for labeling tasks, with a willingness to learn new applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting and clarifying labeling requirements.