Senior AI Design Research Expert - Remote Contract

mercor; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; GBP 156,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. We are seeking a Senior Design Expert for a paid AI design research study. This contract role is remote and pays $150–$250 per hour, with flexible scheduling for asynchronous collaboration.

You will conduct structured remote sessions, evaluate design quality, share insights on craft, and provide feedback on readiness for shipping. Independent work and rigorous design judgment are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have senior-level design experience in product, UX, or adjacent craft disciplines.
• Clear point of view on design quality, critique, and shipping standards.
• Portfolio link or website showcasing work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured, recorded remote sessions to capture expert design thinking.
• Evaluate design quality, critique, and shipping standards in AI design tooling.
• Share insights on what separates strong craft from weak in design processes.
• Review and provide feedback on design readiness for shipping.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines.

Skills

Senior-level design

Design critique

Portfolio link

Job description

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. We are seeking a Senior Design Expert for a paid AI design research study. This contract role is remote and pays $150–$250 per hour, with flexible scheduling for asynchronous collaboration.

You will conduct structured remote sessions, evaluate design quality, share insights on craft, and provide feedback on readiness for shipping. Independent work and rigorous design judgment are essential.