Ph.D./Researcher Workflow
Turing • Remote
Education
Any
Type
hourly
Pay Rate (by country)
$30–$70/hr
Listed
48d ago
✅ Applying through this link supports our platform at no cost to you.
This position is hosted on an external talent platform. Please only apply for this position if it fits your skills and interests.
Turing: our referral track record
We've referred 677 candidates to Turing roles. 2% (15) were placed.
Turing: typical time to hire
Based on 15 tracked placements across all Turing roles on our site.
About this Role
From the Turing listing
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.
Requirements
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
Why This Role
No office, no fixed hours, no relocation. This Ph.D./Researcher Workflow role pays $50/hr fully remote, giving you access to Generalist work that would otherwise be limited to a handful of major cities.
Skills & Categories
Explore other opportunities in related specializations:
Related Jobs
Browse All Jobs from Turing
Discover more opportunities on Turing that match your skills and interests.
View All Turing Jobs →Verified Reviews
Community Reviews
Share your experience with Turing
Help other candidates make better decisions by leaving a review.
Sign in to leave a reviewLeave your review
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How does Turing's talent matching work?
Turing calls it the Intelligent Talent Cloud. You build a profile and go through vetting (automated tests, an AI-powered interview, practical skill assessments), and once vetted, Turing's algorithm surfaces your profile directly to partner companies like Fortune 500s and top AI labs. You don't browse listings or bid on work; matches come to you.
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.
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 Generalist work look like for a Ph.D./Researcher Workflow?
Tasks here are scoped to Generalist, not generic labeling. As a Ph.D./Researcher Workflow, 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 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.