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Pay

Below typicalTops out at $35/hr. The typical top rate across 47 priced images listings is $70/hr.

Getting in

Some screening~30–45 min: profile + AI interview. Computer with webcam and mic for the AI interview.

Steady work

Work is patchyLong waits between tasks are common.

Payout record

Some delaysSchedule: twice a month. Paid via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments).

Freshness

FreshPosted 4d ago. Still listed on micro1 on Nov 6, 2026.

Where you live

Named countries onlyOpen in United States.

The job description

micro1 is engaging Photographers to support a customer’s initiative focused on evaluating and enhancing visual data quality. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. This engagement focuses on detailed evaluation and comparison of original photographs against AI-generated images, requiring both creative insight and technical precision.

Scope of Work

Upload your own original photographic content through a secure digital platform.
Systematically compare your images with AI-generated counterparts, noting differences and identifying visual flaws or artifacts.
Utilize your technical vocabulary to document findings regarding image quality, lighting, composition, perspective, texture, and potential anomalies.
Provide clear, concise written feedback on detected issues, ensuring accuracy in your descriptions.
Participate in iterative review cycles, revisiting images and adjusting feedback based on evolving project guidelines.
Collaborate through written and verbal channels for clarification, discussion, and knowledge sharing as needed.
Maintain profile information to support project tracking and communication.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated background in photography, digital imaging, photo editing, graphic design, or a related creative discipline.
Exceptional eye for detail and a meticulous, methodical working style.
Strong written English skills, with the ability to communicate findings clearly, free from spelling or grammar errors.
Experience with image evaluation, annotation, or quality assurance for digital or AI-driven projects is preferred.

How do you apply to micro1?

Apply on micro1

The Apply button opens this post on micro1's own site. You apply with them, not with Rubric. Budget about 30–45 min: profile + AI interview.

Get through screening

What micro1 asks for after you apply:

Do the AI interview with Zara on a computer (not a phone)
Take any skill assessment and verify your identity
Wait to be matched to a project and sign the contract

Start work and get paid

Pay schedule: twice a month. Paid via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments). You're paid for the work they hand out, not a fixed salary.

micro1 also needs

Computer with webcam and mic for the AI interview
Relevant degree or work history for expert roles

Red flags

Red flagWeeks of silence after the AI interview
Red flagContracts signed but no onboarding or tasks
Red flagProjects ending or changing scope without notice

What is micro1 like to work for?

Recruiting company that vets experts with an AI interviewer (Zara) and staffs them on contract AI-training and evaluation projects for AI labs.

Advertised pay	$15–135/hr
Getting in	Some screening
Application takes	~30–45 min: profile + AI interview
How you get paid	Twice a month, via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments)
Payout record	Some delays
Countries	Recruits globally with heavy hiring in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe; India-based applicants are eligible for many roles.

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