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Pay

Above typicalTops out at $120/hr. The typical top rate across 47 priced images listings is $70/hr.

Getting in

Hard to get in~1–2 hours of assessments. Valid government photo ID.

Steady work

Work is patchyFeast-or-famine project volume.

Payout record

Some delaysSchedule: weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday. Paid via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country).

Freshness

RecentPosted 2w ago. Still listed on Alignerr on Nov 6, 2026.

Where you live

Not statedThe listing names no country.

The job description

About the Role

What if your ability to notice the details others miss could help shape the future of artificial intelligence? We're hiring Image Description Specialists to write clear, detailed descriptions of images that train cutting-edge AI visual systems to better understand the world.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role open to all backgrounds. If you're observant, a clear writer, and enjoy thoughtful, focused work — this role is for you.

What You'll Do

Write detailed, accurate descriptions of images spanning objects, scenes, actions, and relationships
Identify and label key visual elements — from foreground subjects to background context
Follow structured guidelines to ensure consistent format and appropriate depth
Maintain high quality and accuracy across large batches of diverse images
Work across a wide range of image types including photographs, illustrations, diagrams, charts, and more

Who You Are

Strong observational skills — you notice what others overlook
Clear, precise writing ability with a knack for descriptive language
Able to follow detailed guidelines and maintain consistency at scale
Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
Comfortable with focused, task-based work
No photography, art, or AI background required

Why Join Us

Work on the frontier of AI — your descriptions directly improve how visual AI systems learn and perceive the world
Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you, on your own schedule
Freelance autonomy — no micromanagement, no commute, just meaningful work you can do independently
Variety built in — every batch brings new image types, subjects, and creative challenges
Potential for ongoing work — strong contributors are considered for contract extensions and new projects
Global collaboration — join a community of contributors working across countries and time zones

How do you apply to Alignerr?

Apply on Alignerr

The Apply button opens this post on Alignerr's own site. You apply with them, not with Rubric. Budget about 1–2 hours of assessments.

Get through screening

What Alignerr asks for after you apply:

Take the TestGorilla skills assessment (usually one attempt per role)
Verify your identity with Persona
Join the Alignerr Slack community
Set up payouts once you are assigned to a project

Start work and get paid

Pay schedule: weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday. Paid via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country). You're paid for the work they hand out, not a fixed salary.

Alignerr also needs

Valid government photo ID
Degree or professional experience for expert roles
Webcam for proctored assessments on some roles

Red flags

Red flagLong gaps with no project after passing
Red flagWorker reports of delayed or withheld payments on Glassdoor

What is Alignerr like to work for?

Labelbox's contractor network, which hires generalists and domain experts to label data and write and grade AI training tasks.

Advertised pay	$15–150/hr
Getting in	Hard to get in
Application takes	~1–2 hours of assessments
How you get paid	Weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday, via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country)
Payout record	Some delays
Countries	Accepts most countries but blocks signups from about two dozen; posts India-specific roles such as Hindi, Telugu and Indian-English language and cultural review work.

Generalist and bilingual work is around $15–20/hr, coding QA $30–40/hr, and senior software, advanced math, medical and law roles $70–150/hr; some projects pay per approved task.