Senior Design Expert - Ux Specialist

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

About the job

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.
• 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.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 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.

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]