Design Expert

1. Role Overview

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research organization to engage experienced designers for a project focused on evaluating how well AI systems perform real-world design work. Rather than producing deliverables yourself, you will define what excellent work looks like: designing task-specific grading criteria and scoring completed work samples with rigorous, well-reasoned written justifications.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Design precise, task-specific grading criteria for real-world design deliverables (brand identity systems and guidelines, campaign and marketing visuals, presentation and layout design, packaging concepts, digital and social assets)

• Score AI-generated and human work samples against those criteria, with detailed written justifications for every score

• Apply consistent, evidence-based judgment so that scores are reproducible and defensible

• Incorporate structured feedback from senior reviewers and iterate quickly on your work

3. Ideal Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in graphic, brand, or visual design

• Background at world-class design studios or creative agencies, or in senior design roles at leading consumer or technology brands

• Deep fluency in the day-to-day craft: typography, layout and visual hierarchy, color, composition, brand systems, and articulating critique the way a design lead would in a review

• Exceptionally strong written communication, with the ability to explain exactly why a piece of work does or does not meet the bar

• Detail-oriented, consistent, and comfortable having your judgment reviewed and calibrated against peers

• Prior experience with AI training, evaluation, or human-data projects is a strong plus

4. Application Process

• Submit your resume, portfolio, or relevant professional background to get started

• Qualified applicants may be asked to complete a brief assessment or submit additional information