1. Role Overview
Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research organization to engage professionals with advanced expertise in web design, visual aesthetics, and user experience. This full-time opportunity invites creative designers and front-end professionals to help train and refine next-generation AI systems that understand and generate visually compelling, functional, and user-friendly web interfaces. Your contributions will shape how AI learns modern web design principles, empowering users to create exceptional digital experiences across platforms.
2. Key Responsibilities
- Use proprietary tools to label, annotate, and evaluate AI-generated web layouts, components, and visual elements.
- Review and refine AI outputs to ensure aesthetic appeal, clarity, and functional design.
- Collaborate with technical teams to design and improve annotation workflows related to layout, typography, color, and interaction design.
- Provide feedback on AI-generated designs to enhance responsiveness, usability, and modern web standards.
- Apply current design trends and best practices to guide AI development in user interface and experience design.
- Support continuous improvement of internal tools and processes that enhance workflow efficiency.
3. Ideal Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Web Development, Computer Science, or a related field
- 1–2 years of professional experience in web design or a related creative discipline
- Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional design taste, layout precision, and user experience insight
- Deep understanding of color theory, typography, visual hierarchy, and responsive design principles
- Familiarity with design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch
- Excellent attention to detail, communication skills, and creative problem-solving ability
- Commitment to advancing AI capabilities in design and digital aesthetics
4. Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in UI/UX design, front-end development, or creative roles at design or technology companies
- Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and interaction design fundamentals
5. Work Environment
- Full-time position based in Palo Alto, CA, or fully remote
- On-site roles require presence five days per week; remote roles require strong self-motivation
- Initial schedule: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. PST for the first two weeks; then align with your local timezone
- For remote professionals using a personal device, your computer must be a Chromebook, a Mac running macOS 11.0 or later, or a Windows 10 or newer system
- Reliable smartphone access required
- U.S.-based applicants must reside outside of Wyoming and Illinois
- Visa sponsorship is not available
6. Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay ranging from $90,000 to $200,000 annually for U.S.-based professionals, depending on experience and location
- International pay ranges are provided based on location and experience
- Benefits vary by country; depending on your location, you may be eligible for medical coverage
7. Application Process
- Submit your resume and portfolio of design work to apply
- Complete a 20-minute interview to demonstrate how you work with relevant tools
- Successful candidates will move forward to the next round of interviews and meet with the team
8. About Mercor
Mercor is based in San Francisco, CA and specializes in recruiting experts for top AI labs. Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
