Remote Image Annotation Specialist (Flexible Hours)

Rise Data Labs; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Data Labs in the United States seeks an Image Annotation Specialist to support a project with a leading AI research lab. You will review images and apply labels from a provided list to help train cutting-edge AI systems.

This role emphasizes accuracy and adherence to clear guidelines; you will work independently, meet deadlines, and stay aligned with evolving annotation standards. Candidates with experience using data annotation platforms and strong attention to detail thrive in our

Qualifications

• Experience with data annotation platforms or similar labeling workflows.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to spot small differences in images.
• Comfortable working independently and following structured instructions.
• Good communication and adaptability to guideline updates.

Responsibilities

• Review images and apply the correct labels from a given list.
• Follow annotation guidelines to ensure consistency.
• Double-check work to maintain high quality.
• Meet project deadlines while maintaining accuracy.

Job description

Rise Data Labs builds high-fidelity data services to power AI systems. We partner with leading research teams and industry stakeholders to improve model quality through human oversight, evaluation, and annotation. Our work spans image, language, and multimodal systems, with a focus on real-world applicability, trust, and safety.

About the Role

We are looking for Image Annotation Specialists to support a project in collaboration with a leading AI research lab. The work is straightforward: you’ll be shown an image and a list of possible labels — your job is to carefully select the correct ones. Accuracy is critical, as your contributions will directly help train cutting-edge AI systems.

Responsibilities

• Review images and apply the correct labels from a given list.

• Follow clear annotation guidelines to ensure consistency.

• Double-check your work to maintain high quality.

• Meet project deadlines while keeping accuracy as the top priority.

Requirements

• Prior experience with data annotation platforms such as Appen, Scale AI, Lionbridge (TELUS International AI), Sama, iMerit, Hive AI, CloudFactory, TaskUs, Remotasks, Defined.ai, Clickworker, Playment, Cogito Tech, Rise Data Labs, or similar.

• Strong attention to detail, spotting small differences in images is key.

• Comfortable working independently and following structured instructions.

• Good communication skills and willingness to adapt to updates in guidelines.