Team Lead, Human Data Operations - Vision, Image & Video

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Team Lead, Human Data Operations – Vision, Image & Video based in Germany.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity focused on building high-quality human data for advanced AI systems. You will lead and develop a team of AI Tutors responsible for labeling, reviewing, and evaluating visual data across image and video domains. You will own quality and delivery, establish strong operational standards, and ensure that project guidelines are consistently followed. The role combines people leadership with direct involvement in data review and quality assurance.

You will use KPIs and operational insights to identify bottlenecks, improve workflows, and scale efficient processes. Working closely with data, engineering, and operations teams, you will help translate AI model requirements into effective data strategies.

• Own end-to-end quality and delivery for assigned human data projects, personally reviewing work to ensure accuracy, consistency, guideline adherence, and high-quality output at scale.
• Lead, coach, and performance-manage a team of AI Tutors through regular feedback, performance reviews, action plans, shadow sessions, and continuous development.
• Actively participate in labeling and review activities to maintain quality standards and demonstrate best practices.
• Manage guideline adherence, taxonomy processes, quality assurance workflows, and certification standards.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement improvements that increase efficiency, quality, and throughput.
• Track team and project performance through KPIs and dashboards, including quality metrics, throughput, and send-back rates.
• Develop, maintain, and deliver training materials, practice exercises, and certification benchmarks; oversee certifications and workforce adjustments.
• Partner with Human Data Managers, other Team Leads, and Engineering to translate AI model requirements into clear labeling strategies and operational guidelines.
• Foster a high-performance culture by developing talent, maintaining accountability, and supporting performance or disciplinary processes when required.
• Document project outcomes, risks, and results, recommend process improvements, and provide regular status updates.
• Represent the needs and perspectives of AI Tutors while promoting collaboration across the wider Human Data organization.

• At least 1 year of hands-on experience in data labeling, annotation, AI training or evaluation, content quality, or a related operational field.
• Bachelor’s degree or at least 4 years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience working with data quality metrics, annotation workflows, and guideline-driven processes.
• Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools such as Notion, Axiom, JIRA, Linear, or equivalent platforms.
• Working knowledge of AI and machine learning concepts, particularly the role of high-quality training data in model performance.
• Demonstrated quality assurance experience in creative, visual, or media-related projects.
• Experience in a creative discipline such as photography, graphic design, filmmaking, video editing, or visual effects is a strong advantage.
• Previous experience leading small teams in data labeling, annotation, quality assurance, or related operations is preferred.
• Familiarity with prompting and AI-powered image or video generation tools is a plus.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with coaching, performance management, training programs, or certification frameworks is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and…