Web Design Tutor
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Role Description
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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