Design Expert

1. Role Overview

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research organization to engage experienced designers for a project focused on evaluating how well AI systems perform real‑world design work. Rather than producing deliverables yourself, you will define what excellent work looks like: designing task‑specific grading criteria and scoring completed work samples with rigorous, well‑reasoned written justifications.

• Design precise, task‑specific grading criteria for real‑world design deliverables (brand identity systems and guidelines, campaign and marketing visuals, presentation and layout design, packaging concepts, digital and social assets)
• Score AI‑generated and human work samples against those criteria, with detailed written justifications for every score
• Apply consistent, evidence‑based judgment so that scores are reproducible and defensible
• Incorporate structured feedback from senior reviewers and iterate quickly on your work

• 5+ years of professional experience in graphic, brand, or visual design
• Background at world‑class design studios or creative agencies, or in senior design roles at leading consumer or technology brands
• Deep fluency in the day‑to‑day craft: typography, layout and visual hierarchy, color, composition, brand systems, and articulating critique the way a design lead would in a review
• Exceptionally strong written communication, with the ability to explain exactly why a piece of work does or does not meet the bar
• Detail‑oriented, consistent, and comfortable having your judgment reviewed and calibrated against peers
• Prior experience with AI training, evaluation, or human‑data projects is a strong plus

• Submit your resume, portfolio, or relevant professional background to get started
• Qualified applicants may be asked to complete a brief assessment or submit additional information