Image Evaluation Expert (Visual Arts / Photography)

micro1; United States; Remote; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

micro1 is seeking AI Photo Raters to support a customer project focused on evaluating AI-generated images. You will compare real photographs with AI versions, identify visual differences, and provide detailed written feedback to help refine models.

Ideal candidates have a strong eye for photography and image editing, enjoy clear written communication in English, and can work remotely from the United States as a contractor on a privacy-minded project.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to visual detail and ability to spot subtle image differences.
• Clear written English communication to explain observations accurately.
• Critical thinking to provide constructive, evidence-based feedback.

Responsibilities

• Upload original photographs for structured image evaluation tasks.
• Compare real photos with AI-generated images to spot differences and artifacts.
• Evaluate lighting, perspective, anatomy, textures, and rendering quality.
• Document findings with clear, specific written feedback explaining issues.
• Apply photography and image editing knowledge to assess visual accuracy.
• Handle submitted images and project materials with privacy and confidentiality.
• Collaborate remotely with contributors to meet project goals.

Skills

Visual attention

Written English

Critical thinking

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Lightroom

GIMP

Job description

Location: Remote, United States

Contract type Contractor

Project: AI image evaluation

About the opportunity

micro1 is looking for AI Photo Raters to support a customer project focused on evaluating AI-generated images.

In this role, you'll use your visual judgment to compare original photographs with AI-generated versions, identify inconsistencies, and provide detailed written feedback. Your observations will help evaluate image quality and support the refinement of AI models.

We're looking for people with a strong eye for detail and an understanding of photography, visual design, or image editing. Prior experience working with AI is not required.

What you'll do

• Upload original photographs for use in structured image evaluation tasks.
• Compare real photographs with AI-generated images to identify visual differences, inconsistencies, and artifacts.
• Evaluate details such as lighting, perspective, anatomy, textures, and rendering quality.
• Document your findings through clear, specific written feedback that explains what looks incorrect and why.
• Apply your knowledge of photography and image editing to assess visual accuracy and image quality.
• Handle submitted images and project materials with appropriate privacy and confidentiality.
• Collaborate remotely with other contributors to address project goals and evaluation challenges.

Qualifications

Required skills

• Strong attention to visual detail and the ability to recognize subtle differences between images.
• Clear written English communication skills, including the ability to explain visual observations accurately.
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to provide constructive, evidence-based feedback.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience or expertise in digital photography, image editing, graphic design, or related visual arts.
• Familiarity with image editing software such as Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, or GIMP.
• Experience with AI image generation tools, image comparison, or visual evaluation projects.
• Ability to collaborate with others and communicate feedback constructively.

Contract details

This is a remote contractor opportunity for candidates based in the United States. The work involves submitting photographs, evaluating AI-generated images, and providing written feedback according to project requirements.

About micro1

micro1 is a data lab that connects professionals with opportunities to apply their expertise to customer projects. We work with specialists across fields such as engineering, finance, healthcare, and law to support AI labs and enterprises. Through our extended network, contributors bring their knowledge and judgment to projects with their own scope, requirements, and engagement terms.