Remote Senior UX Design Research Expert for AI Study

Mercor; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; GBP 155,000 - 259,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Senior Design Expert for a paid AI design research study. This remote contract role offers compensation ranging from $150 to $250 per hour. You will conduct structured remote sessions, evaluate design quality, and decide when designs are ready to ship.

The position requires senior-level experience in product, UX, or brand design and a publicly shareable portfolio. You will work independently for about 4-5 hours per task and may interview candidates as needed.

Qualifications

• Senior-level design experience in product, UX, brand, or related disciplines.
• A clear point of view on design quality, critique, and shipping standards.
• A portfolio you can share publicly, preferably via a website link.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured, recorded remote sessions to capture expert design thinking.
• Evaluate design quality and critique to differentiate strong craft from weak.
• Decide when designs are ready to ship, providing insights into decision-making processes.
• Participate in interviews as a design expert or run interviews, depending on fit.
• Work independently to prepare and review each task/interview, totaling 4-5 hours.

Skills

Senior design experience

Design critique

Public portfolio

Job description

Mercor is seeking a Senior Design Expert for a paid AI design research study. This remote contract role offers compensation ranging from $150 to $250 per hour. You will conduct structured remote sessions, evaluate design quality, and decide when designs are ready to ship.

The position requires senior-level experience in product, UX, or brand design and a publicly shareable portfolio. You will work independently for about 4-5 hours per task and may interview candidates as needed.