AI training jobs in images
There are 80 open AI training jobs for people with images experience on Rubric today, from 8 platforms. Typical top rate: $70/hr. Half of the 47 listings that state an hourly rate offer that or more at the top of their range. It is remote contract work: you check, correct and write answers so AI models get image questions right.
$139–140/hr
The job
micro1 is recruiting sibling pairs or groups to participate in a paid photo data collection project supporting the development and evaluation of artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
Score 67/100: pay 32/40, recency 18.6/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
$70–120/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Join a leading AI lab's cutting-edge GenAI team to be at the core of the AI revolution, where your expertise fuels the development of the most advanced generative AI models.
Score 66/100: pay 27.4/40, recency 18.6/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- 5+ years of shipped presentation, editorial or document design for agency, studio, consultancy or commercial clients, for example a consultancy visual graphics or design studio…
- Expert command of PowerPoint and browser-based slide tools, including master slides, custom templates and chart tooling such as think-cell, with Keynote a plus.
- Expert command of Adobe InDesign for multi-page documents: master pages, paragraph and character styles, grids and baseline alignment, long-document features, and packaging files…
$40–120/hr
The job
What if your eye for film, your love of visual storytelling, and your ability to find the right words could directly shape how AI understands and recreates the moving image?
Score 57/100: pay 18.3/40, recency 18.6/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Strong writer with a clear, precise approach to describing the visual world
- Naturally drawn to film, video, photography, or visual storytelling in any form
- Able to articulate what makes a scene work — without relying on dialogue or captions
Apply on Alignerr for Visual Storytelling Prompt Writer on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$21–35/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
micro1 is looking for US Based AI Image Specialists to help train the next generation of AI image models for a valued customer.
Score 43/100: pay 8/40, recency 18.6/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Proven background in graphic design, photography, or related visual arts disciplines.
- Strong skills in photo editing, retouching, and digital image enhancement.
- Experience with AI image evaluation, image annotation, or comparable tasks is advantageous.
Apply on micro1 for AI Image Specialist (US Based) on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$21–35/hr
The job
micro1 is engaging Digital Artists to contribute their creative and technical expertise to a unique project focused on evaluating and enhancing AI-generated images.
Score 43/100: pay 8/40, recency 18.6/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Located in the United States, with valid authorization to contract within the country.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in digital art, retouching, compositing, 3D rendering, graphic design, color grading, or photography, with a portfolio of original works.
- Proficiency in image editing and creation tools such as Photoshop, Lightroom, Procreate, Blender, or similar platforms.
Apply on micro1 for Digital Designer on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$70–120/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Join a leading AI lab's cutting-edge GenAI team to be at the core of the AI revolution, where your expertise fuels the development of the most advanced generative AI models.
Score 66/100: pay 27.4/40, recency 18.6/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- 5+ years of shipped professional work as an architect, architectural designer, interior designer or ArchViz artist at an architecture or interiors firm, a visualization studio or…
- Authorship of full drawing sets: plans, sections, elevations, reflected ceiling plans and details at working scales (1:20, 1:50, 1/4"=1'-0"), produced in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp…
- Professional-grade rendering of interiors and exteriors, including twilight and daylight scenes, with V-Ray, Corona, Blender Cycles, Enscape, Lumion, Twinmotion, D5 or Unreal…
Pay not listed
The job
micro1 is recruiting participants for a paid photo data collection project supporting the development and evaluation of artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
Score 23/100: pay 0/40, recency 18.6/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
Pay not listed
The job
micro1 is recruiting sets of twins to participate in a paid photo data collection project supporting the development and evaluation of artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
Score 23/100: pay 0/40, recency 18.6/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
$70–130/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
micro1 is looking for experienced Godot Game Engine specialists to support an AI training project.
Score 61/100: pay 29.7/40, recency 15.7/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Strong professional hands-on experience using Godot Game Engine.
- Experience with GDScript or C# programming.
- Good understanding of 2D/3D game development, scenes, nodes, and animations.
Apply on micro1 for Godot Game Engine expert on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$65–123/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
micro1 is looking for experienced KiCad specialists to support an AI training project.
Score 60/100: pay 28.1/40, recency 15.7/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Strong professional hands-on experience using KiCad.
- Experience with PCB layout, schematic capture, and electronic circuit design.
- Good understanding of component placement, routing, and PCB design rules.
Apply on micro1 for KiCad PCB Design Specialist on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$50–105/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
You’ll need: Professional experience styling looks or spaces for editorial, brands, retail, productions or private clients
Score 56/100: pay 24/40, recency 15.7/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Professional work as a fashion stylist, wardrobe stylist, personal stylist, interior stylist, set stylist, prop stylist or home stylist.
- Experience with real jobs: briefs, sourcing, fittings or installs, and delivery to a client.
- Comfort explaining why one look or space works and another doesn’t.
Apply on micro1 for Fashion and Interior Styling Expert on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$50–105/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
You’ll need: Professional experience designing, building or decorating sets for film, TV, theatre, events, commercials or photography
Score 56/100: pay 24/40, recency 15.7/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Professional work as a production designer, set designer, art director, set decorator, assistant art director or theatre designer.
- Experience with real productions: scripts or briefs, budgets, builds, shoot or install days and working with other departments.
- Comfort with design tools such as SketchUp, AutoCAD, Vectorworks, Rhino or Photoshop, or strong hand drafting. Not all are required.
Apply on micro1 for Set and Production Design Expert on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$50–105/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
You’ll need: Professional experience commissioning, licensing or representing photographers or other visual artists for agencies, brands, publications or studios.
Score 56/100: pay 24/40, recency 15.7/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Professional work as an art buyer, photo buyer, creative producer, agency producer, photography agent, artist representative or licensing manager.
- Experience with real jobs: briefs, estimates, negotiation, contracts and delivery.
- Working knowledge of image licensing and usage terms.
Apply on micro1 for Art Buying and Photography Representation Expert on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$50–105/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
You’ll need: Professional experience curating, acquiring, cataloguing or attributing art or photography for a museum, gallery, auction house, archive or collection
Score 56/100: pay 24/40, recency 15.7/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Professional work as a curator, assistant curator, collections or exhibitions specialist, gallery director, auction house specialist, art or photo archivist, or registrar.
- Experience with real decisions: selecting works, attributing them, planning displays or handling loans and acquisitions.
- For photography: familiarity with prints, editions and photographic processes.
Apply on micro1 for Art and Photography Curators on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$50–105/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
You’ll need: Professional experience selecting, editing or retouching images for publication, clients or brands
Score 56/100: pay 24/40, recency 15.7/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Professional work as a photo editor, picture editor, visual editor, retoucher or photo producer.
- Daily use of professional tools such as Lightroom, Photoshop or Capture One.
- Experience delivering images to a real audience: print, web, social, broadcast or brand work.
Apply on micro1 for Photo and Visual Editors on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$50–105/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
You’ll need: Professional experience designing for print, web or publications for a company, studio, publisher or client
Score 56/100: pay 24/40, recency 15.7/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Professional work as a graphic designer, editorial designer, layout designer, publication designer, art director or brand designer.
- Daily use of professional tools such as InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop or Figma.
- Experience with real jobs: briefs, revisions, production files and delivery to a client or publisher.
Apply on micro1 for Graphic and Editorial Design Expert on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$21–70/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
micro1 is looking for experienced Krita specialists to support an AI training project.
Score 42/100: pay 10.4/40, recency 15.7/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Strong professional hands-on experience using Krita.
- Experience with digital painting, illustration, and concept art.
- Good understanding of brushes, layers, masks, and digital art techniques.
Apply on micro1 for Krita Expert on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$21–70/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
micro1 is looking for experienced LibreSprite experts to support an AI training project.
Score 42/100: pay 10.4/40, recency 15.7/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Strong professional hands-on experience using LibreSprite.
- Experience with pixel art, sprite design, and 2D animation.
- Good understanding of layers, frames, color palettes, and sprite sheets.
Apply on micro1 for Libresprite Expert on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$25–35/hr
The job
micro1 is engaging Visual Content Evaluators to support a customer initiative focused on enhancing the quality of AI-generated images. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems.
Score 40/100: pay 8/40, recency 15.7/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Based in the United States (non-negotiable project requirement).
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, producing error-free feedback and detailed image notes.
- Keen visual acuity with a proven ability to detect even subtle differences between similar images.
Apply on micro1 for Visual Content Evaluator on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$21–35/hr
The job
micro1 is engaging Graphic Designers to contribute their creative and technical expertise to a unique project focused on evaluating and enhancing AI-generated images.
Score 40/100: pay 8/40, recency 15.7/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
Pay not listed
The job
We are seeking Austria-based contributors who are fluent or near-native in German to support a remote data collection project.
Score 18/100: pay 0/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Must currently reside in Austria
- Must be fluent or near-native in German
- Must have a smartphone capable of taking clear, high-quality photos.
$25–70/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
micro1 is looking for experienced Inkscape specialists to support an AI training project. In this role, you will use Inkscape to complete real-world vector design tasks and explain your work step by step.
Score 41/100: pay 10.9/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Strong professional experience using Inkscape.
- Hands-on experience with vector graphics, SVG editing, and illustration.
- Good understanding of advanced Inkscape tools and design workflows.
Apply on micro1 for Inkscape Design Specialist on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
Pay not listed
The job
We are seeking Morocco-based contributors who are fluent or near-native in Arabic to support a remote data collection project.
Score 18/100: pay 0/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Must currently reside in Morocco
- Must be fluent or near-native in Arabic
- Must have a smartphone capable of taking clear, high-quality photos.
Pay not listed
The job
We are seeking Canada-based contributors who are fluent or near-native in French to support a remote data collection project.
Score 18/100: pay 0/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Must currently reside in Canada
- Must be fluent or near-native in French
- Must have a smartphone capable of taking clear, high-quality photos.
Pay not listed
The job
We are seeking Switzerland-based contributors who are fluent or near-native in Italian to support a remote data collection project.
Score 18/100: pay 0/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Must currently reside in Switzerland
- Must be fluent or near-native in Italian
- Must have a smartphone capable of taking clear, high-quality photos.
Pay not listed
The job
We are seeking Switzerland-based contributors who are fluent or near-native in French to support a remote data collection project.
Score 18/100: pay 0/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Must currently reside in Switzerland.
- Must be fluent or near-native in French.
- Must have a smartphone capable of taking clear, high-quality photos.
$21–35/hr
The job
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.
Score 38/100: pay 8/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- 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.
Apply on micro1 for Photographer on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
Pay not listed
The job
We are seeking Malaysia-based contributors who are fluent or near-native in Malay to support a remote data collection project.
Score 18/100: pay 0/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Must currently reside in Malaysia
- Must be fluent or near-native in Malay
- Must have a smartphone capable of taking clear, high-quality photos.
Pay not listed
The job
We are seeking Canada-based contributors who are fluent or near-native in English to support a remote data collection project.
Score 18/100: pay 0/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Must currently reside in Canada
- Must be fluent or near-native in English
- Must have a smartphone capable of taking clear, high-quality photos.
Pay not listed
The job
We are seeking United States-based contributors who are fluent or near-native in English to support a remote data collection project.
Score 22/100: pay 0/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Must currently reside in the United States
- Must be fluent or near-native in English
- Must have a smartphone capable of taking clear, high-quality photos.
Pay not listed
The job
We are seeking Colombia-based contributors who are fluent or near-native in Spanish to support a remote data collection project.
Score 18/100: pay 0/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Must currently reside in Colombia
- Must be fluent or near-native in Spanish
- Must have a smartphone capable of taking clear, high-quality photos.
Pay not listed
The job
We are seeking Mexico-based contributors who are fluent or near-native in Spanish to support a remote data collection project.
Score 18/100: pay 0/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Must currently reside in Mexico
- Must be fluent or near-native in Spanish
- Must have a smartphone capable of taking clear, high-quality photos.
Pay not listed
The job
We are seeking Chile-based contributors who are fluent or near-native in Spanish to support a remote data collection project.
Score 18/100: pay 0/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Must currently reside in Chile
- Must be fluent or near-native in Spanish
- Must have a smartphone capable of taking clear, high-quality photos.
Pay not listed
The job
We are seeking Netherlands-based contributors who are fluent or near-native in Dutch to support a remote data collection project.
Score 18/100: pay 0/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Must currently reside in Netherlands
- Must be fluent or near-native in Dutch
- Must have a smartphone capable of taking clear, high-quality photos.
Pay not listed
The job
We are seeking New Zealand-based contributors who are fluent or near-native in English to support a remote data collection project.
Score 18/100: pay 0/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Must currently reside in New Zealand
- Must be fluent or near-native in English
- Must have a smartphone capable of taking clear, high-quality photos.
Pay not listed
The job
We are seeking Germany-based contributors who are fluent or near-native in German to support a remote data collection project.
Score 18/100: pay 0/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Must currently reside in Germany
- Must be fluent or near-native in German
- Must have a smartphone capable of taking clear, high-quality photos.
Pay not listed
The job
We are seeking France-based contributors who are fluent or near-native in French to support a remote data collection project.
Score 18/100: pay 0/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Must currently reside in France
- Must be fluent or near-native in French
- Must have a smartphone capable of taking clear, high-quality photos.
Pay not listed
The job
We are seeking Morocco-based contributors who are fluent or near-native in French to support a remote data collection project.
Score 18/100: pay 0/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Must currently reside in Morocco
- Must be fluent or near-native in French
- Must have a smartphone capable of taking clear, high-quality photos.
Pay not listed
The job
We are seeking Sweden-based contributors who are fluent or near-native in Swedish to support a remote data collection project.
Score 18/100: pay 0/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Must currently reside in Sweden
- Must be fluent or near-native in Swedish
- Must have a smartphone capable of taking clear, high-quality photos.
Pay not listed
The job
We are seeking Bulgaria-based contributors who are fluent or near-native in Bulgarian to support a remote data collection project.
Score 18/100: pay 0/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Must currently reside in Bulgaria
- Must be fluent or near-native in Bulgarian
- Must have a smartphone capable of taking clear, high-quality photos.
Pay not listed
The job
We are seeking United States-based contributors who are fluent or near-native in Spanish to support a remote data collection project.
Score 22/100: pay 0/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Must currently reside in the United States
- Must be fluent or near-native in Spanish
- Must have a smartphone capable of taking clear, high-quality photos.
Pay not listed
Apply for AI Data Collection Contributor – Indonesian (Indonesia) on Braintrust (opens in a new tab)The job
We are seeking Indonesia-based contributors who are fluent or near-native in Indonesian to support a remote data collection project.
Score 18/100: pay 0/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Must currently reside in Indonesia
- Must be fluent or near-native in Indonesian
- Must have a smartphone capable of taking clear, high-quality photos.
Pay not listed
The job
We are seeking Denmark-based contributors who are fluent or near-native in Danish to support a remote data collection project.
Score 18/100: pay 0/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Must currently reside in Denmark
- Must be fluent or near-native in Danish
- Must have a smartphone capable of taking clear, high-quality photos.
Pay not listed
Apply for AI Data Collection Contributor – English (South Africa) on Braintrust (opens in a new tab)The job
We are seeking South Africa-based contributors who are fluent or near-native in English to support a remote data collection project.
Score 18/100: pay 0/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Must currently reside in the South Africa
- Must be fluent or near-native in English
- Must have a smartphone capable of taking clear, high-quality photos.
Pay not listed
The job
We are seeking Switzerland-based contributors who are fluent or near-native in German to support a remote data collection project.
Score 18/100: pay 0/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Must currently reside in Switzerland
- Must be fluent or near-native in German
- Must have a smartphone capable of taking clear, high-quality photos.
Pay not listed
The job
We are seeking United Kingdom-based contributors who are fluent or near-native in English to support a remote data collection project.
Score 18/100: pay 0/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Must currently reside in the United Kingdom
- Must be fluent or near-native in English
- Must have a smartphone capable of taking clear, high-quality photos.
Pay not listed
The job
We are seeking Ireland-based contributors who are fluent or near-native in English to support a remote data collection project.
Score 18/100: pay 0/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Must currently reside in Ireland
- Must be fluent or near-native in English
- Must have a smartphone capable of taking clear, high-quality photos.
Pay not listed
The job
We are seeking Australia-based contributors who are fluent or near-native in English to support a remote data collection project.
Score 18/100: pay 0/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Must currently reside in the Australia
- Must be fluent or near-native in English
- Must have a smartphone capable of taking clear, high-quality photos.
Pay not listed
The job
We are seeking Israel-based contributors who are fluent or near-native in Hebrew to support a remote data collection project.
Score 18/100: pay 0/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Must currently reside in Israel
- Must be fluent or near-native in Hebrew
- Must have a smartphone capable of taking clear, high-quality photos.
Pay not listed
The job
We are seeking Finland-based contributors who are fluent or near-native in Finnish to support a remote data collection project.
Score 18/100: pay 0/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Must currently reside in Finland
- Must be fluent or near-native in Finnish
- Must have a smartphone capable of taking clear, high-quality photos.
$36/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Help evaluate AI assistants on realistic marketing, content and design tasks.
Score 38/100: pay 8.2/40, recency 10/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- You work in digital or social marketing, content production, copywriting, brand, or visual / UX design.
- 3+ years of professional experience in marketing, content production or design. A portfolio is a plus.
- You use AI assistants at least occasionally.
Apply on Mercor for Marketing, Creative & Design Professional on Mercor (opens in a new tab)
$63–122/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
micro1 is looking for an experienced DesignSpark PCB Specialist with strong hands-on experience in electronics and printed circuit board (PCB) design to support an AI training project.
Score 54/100: pay 27.9/40, recency 10/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Professional hands-on experience using DesignSpark PCB.
- Good understanding of electronic circuits, PCB layouts, and schematic design.
- Must currently have access to DesignSpark PCB.
Apply on micro1 for DesignSpark PCB Specialist on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$21–70/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
micro1 is looking for an experienced 2D Graphic Design & Image Editing Expert with strong hands-on experience using GIMP to support an AI training project.
Score 36/100: pay 10.4/40, recency 10/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Strong hands-on experience using GIMP for professional image editing or graphic design.
- Must have access to GIMP and be comfortable recording and sharing your screen.
- Good understanding of image manipulation, photo retouching, and layer management.
Apply on micro1 for 2D Graphic Design & Image Editing Expert (GIMP) on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$55–105/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
micro1 is looking for professional senior photographers to help train AI systems by providing high-quality images and photography expertise. No AI experience is required.
Score 47/100: pay 24/40, recency 7.1/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- +5 years of experience in professional photography experience in areas such as portraits, landscapes, commercial, or editorial photography.
- Experience using cameras and editing software such as Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom.
- A strong portfolio showcasing high-quality, consistent work.
Apply on micro1 for Senior Photographer on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$30–50/hr
The job
We're looking for writers with a strong visual sensibility to help teach AI how to see and interpret film.
Score 37/100: pay 11.4/40, recency 5.7/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Strong writing skills with a clear emphasis on visual description and clarity
- Solid understanding of film language — shot types, story structure, pacing, and camera fundamentals
- Ability to convey what's happening on screen without relying on dialogue or script
Apply on Alignerr for Visual Storytelling Prompt Writer on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
Pay not listed
The job
micro1 is recruiting participants for a paid photo data collection project supporting the development and evaluation of artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
Score 4/100: pay 0/40, recency 4.3/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
$20–120/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
What if your ability to notice the details others miss could help shape the future of artificial intelligence?
Score 36/100: pay 16/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- 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
Apply on Alignerr for Image Description Specialist on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$40–120/hr
The job
What if your eye for detail and talent for clear writing could directly influence how AI understands the visual world?
Score 38/100: pay 18.3/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Strong observational skills — you notice the details others miss
- Clear, concise descriptive writing ability in English
- Comfortable following structured guidelines and applying them consistently
Apply on Alignerr for Image Description Specialist on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$35–105/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
micro1 is looking for professional photographers to help train AI systems by providing high-quality images and photography expertise. No AI experience is required.
Score 32/100: pay 16/40, recency 0/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Professional photography experience in areas such as portraits, landscapes, commercial, or editorial photography.
- Experience using cameras and editing software such as Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom.
- A strong portfolio showcasing high-quality, consistent work.
Apply on micro1 for Photographer on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$50–60/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Mercor is looking for UI/UX designers with 2-3 years of professional experience, or currently enrolled postgrad HCI/design students, to support a research project with a leading AI lab.
Score 33/100: pay 13.7/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Required: You must own a MacBook or Mac with an Apple M-series chip or Intel processor, running macOS 15 or higher. Applicants without a Mac cannot be considered.
Apply on Mercor for UI/UX Designers (Must own MacBook) on Mercor (opens in a new tab)
Which platforms hire for this?
| Platform | Pay range | Getting in | Payouts | Open here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| micro1 | $15–135/hr | Some screening | Some delays | 29 |
| Braintrust | $20–200/hr | Some screening | Pays on time | 28 |
| Mercor | $20–200/hr | Some screening | Pays on time | 8 |
 SME Careers | $20–130/hr | Some screening | Pays on time | 8 |
| Alignerr | $15–150/hr | Hard to get in | Some delays | 4 |
 DataAnnotation | $20–150/hr | Hard to get in | Pays on time | 1 |
 Invisible | $6–65/hr | Some screening | Pays on time | 1 |
 xAI | $35–100/hr | Hard to get in | Pays on time | 1 |
 TELUS Digital | $3–25/hr | Fairly easy | Pays on time | 0 |
 Appen CrowdGen | $2–25/hr | Easy to get in | Some delays | 0 |
Common questions
How much do images AI training jobs pay?
Advertised pay on today's images listings runs up to $140/hr, and the middle listing tops out at $70/hr. You are paid for the hours you log on tasks, not for the application or tests.
Which platforms hire people with images experience?
Mercor, micro1, Alignerr, DataAnnotation, Invisible Technologies (Meridial), TELUS Digital AI Community, Appen CrowdGen, xAI AI Tutor, Braintrust and SME Careers. Each has its own test, so start with the one that is easiest to get into and pays on time.
Can I do these jobs from outside the US?
2 of the 80 open images listings are open worldwide. The rest name specific countries, so check each listing before you apply.