UK-Based Website Designers
Mercor • Remote, United Kingdom
Education
Master's
Type
Hourly
Pay Rate
$150–$200/hr
Listed
91d ago
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- 40 hrs/week
About this role
From the Mercor listing
Mercor is recruiting UK-based Website Designers with experience at leading design studios for a research project with a leading frontier AI lab.
We are seeking website designers with a proven track record of designing world-class digital experiences. We have a strong preference for candidates with experience at Pentagram. This role is specifically focused on website and digital experience design, not brand identity or logo design. Candidates should have portfolios that demonstrate excellence in website design, UX/UI, interactive experiences, marketing sites, editorial platforms, or digital products.
Ideal candidates have experience with one or more of the following:
Designing high-quality websites for leading technology companies, global brands, startups, or cultural institutions
UX/UI design for web-based products and digital platforms
Responsive web design and modern design systems
Interactive, editorial, or marketing website design
Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver polished, production-ready digital experiences
Preferred candidates have experience at one or more of the following firms:
Pentagram
AKQA
DesignStudio
Koto
ustwo
Or another leading UK-based digital design studio with an exceptional website design portfolio
You'll help create, review, and evaluate high-quality website design examples and digital experiences, leveraging your expertise in visual design, user experience, and contemporary web design standards. Strong candidates have experience working in professional design environments and can critically assess the quality, usability, and visual execution of modern websites.
Here are more details about the role:
You will be contributing high-quality training data for frontier AI systems
You are available to work up to 40 hours per week
Successful contributions increase the likelihood of being selected for future Mercor projects
The vetting process involves:
Resume and portfolio review
Short assessment evaluating website design expertise
Please note: Candidates must be based in the United Kingdom and have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in one of: Remote, United Kingdom
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Master's's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Generalist
How long hiring takes
Across the AI training platforms we refer candidates to, the median gap between referral and hire is about 30 days. It varies by platform and role, so treat it as a rough guide for this one.
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Looking at Mercor Generalist listings we've tracked, contracts in this domain typically run about 6.8 weeks. Actual length varies by project, but this gives you a realistic baseline going in.
Based on 10 extracted Mercor Generalist listings.
Why this role
AI labs pay $150–$200/hr for a UK-Based Website Designers because getting Generalist nuance wrong in a training set is expensive to fix later. That's what this rate is pricing in.
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Common questions
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 the day-to-day workload look like for elite-expert AI training roles?
Slow and deep, not fast and repetitive. A single task can take 45-60 minutes of researching citations or verifying complex calculations. Quality is what's being measured here, not throughput.
Is AI training work the same as traditional consulting?
No. Instead of client deliverables, you're given complex scenarios to evaluate: grading the AI's logic, correcting its hallucinations, and supplying expert-level reasoning it doesn't have on its own. The job is closer to teaching than consulting.
What does Generalist work look like for an UK-Based Website Designers?
Tasks here are scoped to Generalist, not generic labeling. As an UK-Based Website Designers, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Generalist) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Generalist background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
What specific skills does this listing call for?
AI Training and Content Review are named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with these, expect the screening process to test for them directly rather than accepting adjacent experience as a substitute.
How many hours per week does this role require?
Based on the listing, this role is scoped at about 40 hours per week. Treat this as a real commitment expectation, not a loose estimate.
How much does this specific role pay?
This listing is posted at $150–$200/hr, an hourly rate. The range reflects experience level and negotiated terms, not a placeholder, so where you land in it depends on your background and the assessment. Pay can change between when we last checked the listing and when you apply, so confirm the current number on the platform's own application page before committing time.
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.
Do I need a Master's to qualify?
This role lists a master's degree as a requirement. In practice, the domain assessment is the real gate. If you can pass it, the degree is usually secondary. However, some platforms verify credentials formally, so list your actual qualifications accurately on your profile.
Can I apply from outside the United Kingdom?
This specific role is open only to people based in the United Kingdom. If you are somewhere else, applying is unlikely to lead to an offer even if you pass the assessment, because the restriction is usually about where the work can legally be contracted rather than your skills. Read the full description for any tax-residency or right-to-work caveats before you apply.
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.