Senior Design Expert - Ux Focus

Mercor; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; GBP 154,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Senior Design Expert for a paid AI design research study. This remote contract role invites you to shape evaluation sessions, share insights on design craft, and advise on readiness for shipping.

You will work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines, drawing on senior-level experience across product, UX, and brand disciplines. Applicants should provide a portfolio (website link preferred) and be comfortable with remote collaboration.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured, recorded remote sessions to capture expert design thinking.
• 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 experience

Portfolio

Design critique

Job description

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Senior Design Expert - Paid AI Design Research Study
Type: Contract
Compensation: $150–$250/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Conduct structured, recorded remote sessions to capture expert design thinking.
• 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.

Qualifications

Must-Have

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

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [e-mail]