Role Description

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI lab to source experienced photographers for a short-term creative project. This is a unique opportunity for visual creatives to apply their expertise in a highly innovative, research-driven context. Candidates with recent photography experience, strong written communication skills, and interest in experimental visual formats are especially encouraged to express interest.

• Capture and deliver original, high-resolution photographs aligned with provided guidelines
• Adjust lighting, composition, and framing for consistency across image sets
• Work with flexible style prompts that may include creative or atypical visual instructions
• Upload and tag image files using a standardized format
• Write clear and concise annotations describing the visual content, context, and style of each image

Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record of photography in commercial, editorial, or creative contexts
• Proven written communication skills for describing visual content
• Able to work independently and creatively interpret flexible briefs
• Comfort with digital submission tools and remote collaboration

Requirements

• Remote and asynchronous — control your own schedule
• Expected commitment: project-based, ~20 hours/week
• May be extended based on output quality and interest

Benefits

• ~$45/hour (effective rate, based on task completion and quality review)
• You’ll be classified as an independent contractor

Company Description

• Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations
• Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey
• Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI