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Content Writer - Japanese
Turing • Japan
Education
Not stated
Type
Contract
Pay Rate
$15–$30/task
Listed
147d ago
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About Turing
Turing is an AI-powered tech services company with a mission to accelerate AGI advancement and deployment by bridging the gap between global talent from 100+ countries and the world's best foundational LLM companies, by helping them improve performance through model evaluation, fine-tuning, feedback, factuality and handling diverse data.
Role Overview
We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Senior Illustrator with strong visual skills and the ability to work across diverse artistic styles. The role requires both high-quality illustration work and clear, professional communication.
Key Responsibilities
Create stylized illustrations based on briefs while maintaining composition and visual consistency
Adapt and replicate multiple illustration styles and produce required variants with accuracy
Ensure quality in lighting, texture, and overall output
Document prompts, style choices, and metadata clearly
Collaborate effectively with teams and incorporate feedback
Ensure final outputs are polished, production-ready, and aligned with project goals
Style Expertise
Sketch & Drawing
Cinematic & Film Noir
Steampunk
Surreal / Dreamlike / Psychedelic Cyberpunk & Sci-Fi
Art Deco & Art Nouveau
Vintage & Retro Glitch & Vaporwave
Tools
Adobe Photoshop
Procreate
Adobe Illustrator (for vector illustration, if required)
Affinity Suite
Clip Studio Paint
Requirements
Minimum 8+ years of professional experience as an Illustrator or in a similar role Strong portfolio showcasing versatility across multiple styles Strong fundamentals in composition, color, and lighting Ability to paint/render scenes, characters, or environments Ability to replicate multiple art styles accurately Good written and verbal communication skills High attention to detail and time management
Benefits
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects. Competitive compensation. Flexible working hours and remote work environment.
Application Process
Shortlisted candidates will complete an assessment. Once the assessment is cleared, candidates can start.
Eligible Languages
Fluent proficiency in Japanese
Why this role
This Content Writer - Japanese role converts Writing background into $15–$30/task of AI training work, with onboarding covering whatever AI-specific process is new to you.
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Common questions
How and when does Turing pay contractors?
Monthly, in USD, via Deel, Payoneer, or direct bank transfer. You're engaged as an independent contractor responsible for your own local taxes. Plan your cash flow around a monthly cycle if you're used to weekly payouts elsewhere.
Do I need to be a software engineer to work for Turing?
No, not anymore. Turing built its name matching senior engineers with Silicon Valley companies, but it has since expanded into AGI infrastructure work and now hires non-engineering domain experts, technical writers, and researchers for post-training data annotation and RLHF. A strong analytical background and excellent English matter more than coding ability.
What equipment do I need for creative AI training roles?
For voice or audio roles at this pay level, a professional home studio setup (XLR microphone, acoustically treated room) is typically required. Phone recordings and laptop mics usually get rejected by quality control.
How is my creative work used in AI training?
As ground-truth data: for writers, that means creative generation samples; for voice actors, it often means training text-to-speech models. Check the specific contract details on rights usage for your voice or likeness before signing.
What does Writing work look like for a Content Writer - Japanese?
Tasks here are scoped to Writing, not generic labeling. As a Content Writer - Japanese, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Writing) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Writing background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
What specific skills does this listing call for?
Japanese is named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with this, expect the screening process to test for it directly rather than accepting adjacent experience as a substitute.
How much does this specific role pay?
This listing is posted at $15–$30/task, a per-task 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.
Do I need to be fluent in Japanese?
Yes. This role specifically requires Japanese proficiency, on top of the English most AI training work assumes by default. If Japanese is not a language you're fluent in, this is not the right role. Filter for your native language to find better-matched listings.
What happens when I click Apply on this listing?
You'll be taken to Turing'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.
Can I apply from outside Japan?
This specific role is open only to people based in Japan. 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.