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Image Generation Expert

Mercor Remote

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$50–$60/hr

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96d ago

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About this Role

From the Mercor listing

We are seeking highly skilled Image Generation Experts & Prompt Engineers to support a leading AI research lab's model training and data quality efforts. You'll craft precise prompts, generate high-fidelity images using state-of-the-art (SOTA) models, and apply expert post-processing techniques to refine assets. The work centers on stress-testing generative capabilities, fixing AI artifacts, and providing structured feedback to Research and Data Operations teams to guide the development of the next generation of frontier visual AI tools.

This is a W-2 employment position with Cincinnatus LLC, with the opportunity to be placed at a leading AI Lab as part of their extended workforce. You will join a team of domain experts and together, you will shape the future of generative media.

  • Prompt Engineering & Generation: Craft, iterate, and refine complex text-to-image and image-to-image prompts using SOTA models (e.g., Midjourney, DALL-E 3, Stable Diffusion, Nano Banana 2 / Gemini 3 Flash Image) to achieve specific artistic and technical outcomes.
  • Asset Refinement & Post-Processing: Utilize professional editing software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator) to seamlessly integrate AI assets, perform inpainting/outpainting, and fix common generation artifacts (e.g., hands, text, structural inconsistencies).
  • Quality Evaluation & Benchmarking: Review generated outputs against defined aesthetic and technical rubrics, identifying edge cases, prompt adherence failures, and systematic model weaknesses.
  • Spec & Golden Sample Creation: Contribute to the development of prompt instruction specs and create flawless "golden sample" image datasets to serve as internal quality benchmarks for model training.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate directly with Researchers and Ops teams to scope data projects, define visual quality criteria, and support evaluation efforts at scale.
  • Professional Generative Experience: 2+ years of professional experience in visual arts, graphic design, or digital media, with a demonstrated, direct focus on AI-driven image generation.
  • SOTA Tool Proficiency: Extensive hands-on experience generating images using leading AI models, combined with mastery of professional post-processing software (Adobe Creative Suite) for advanced editing and compositing.
  • Advanced Prompting Skills: Proven ability to iterate on complex instructions to manage lighting, composition, style adherence, and photorealism.
  • Analytical Detail: Strong attention to detail with the ability to apply evaluation rubrics consistently and objectively to visual media.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills—able to document prompt strategies clearly and provide actionable, structured feedback.
  • Work Ethic: Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and solve complex visual problems in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

  • Must be eligible to work in Remote
  • Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
  • Reliable high-speed internet connection
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in Design

Why This Role

Monetize your niche expertise without the billable hours. At $55/hr, this role offers elite compensation for pure intellectual work, no client management or administrative bloat.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mercor for freelancers or full-time contractors?

Mercor places you with one client for a defined engagement, like 'Python Tutor for 3 months', rather than having you grab small tasks from a shared queue. Most roles function as steady contract work, not one-off gigs.

Does Mercor's application require an on-camera interview?

Yes, every applicant records a video interview with an AI interviewer that asks questions about your resume. Clients review that recording to judge communication skills before matching, so there's no way to apply without going on camera.

Does it cost money to apply to Mercor?

No, applying and joining Mercor is free. Mercor's revenue comes from a fee it charges the client on top of your hourly rate, not from applicants. Treat any request for payment to join as a red flag.

What does task-based AI training work actually look like?

Practical, hands-on data work: recording short videos, categorizing images, rating text responses, or analyzing data. Tasks are designed to be short and distinct, typically 5 to 60 minutes each.

What does asynchronous AI training work mean in practice?

No set hours, no check-ins, no meetings. You log in when you want, pick up an available task, complete it, and submit; nobody is waiting on you in real time. That's different from remote employment, where you're expected online during business hours. The tradeoff: you're competing with others for available tasks, so an empty queue means there's simply nothing to do until more work is released.

What does Design work look like for a Image Generation Expert?

Tasks here are scoped to Design, not generic labeling. As a Image Generation Expert, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Design) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Design background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.

What happens when I click Apply on this listing?

You'll be taken to Mercor's external site to complete your application there. This listing links through a referral, but the process is identical to applying directly; the link just routes you correctly. Create an account on their site and follow their onboarding steps.

How soon will I start working after applying to Mercor?

Not immediately. Mercor is a talent marketplace, not a task queue, so applying puts you in a pool of candidates. You start working only once a specific client, like a major AI lab, selects your profile, and that matching process can take weeks.