Art Theory Expert at Mercor

Art Theory Expert | $67–75/hr | Fully Remote | ~20 hrs/week

Mercor is seeking a knowledgeable Art Theory Expert to author, review, and annotate technical tasks used to evaluate AI model performance on art history and theory problems. This is a flexible, part-time remote role ideal for academics, curators, or researchers with a strong foundation in art history.

What You'll Do

• Produce original problem sets grounded in artworks, compositional analyses, and historical imagery
• Write clear, well-reasoned reference solutions to art history and theory tasks
• Review and annotate tasks using structured quality checks to ensure accuracy and rigor
• Evaluate AI model outputs against established art historical standards

Who We're Looking For

• PhD in Art History or Art Theory, or an MA with 3+ years of teaching, curatorial, or research experience, or a BA with 5+ years of relevant applied experience
• Working fluency in at least two of: art history periods, critical theory, visual analysis, curatorial practice, or conservation
• Comfortable reading and interpreting artworks, compositional analyses, and historical imagery
• Strong technical writing skills with the ability to articulate reasoning clearly and step-by-step

Compensation & Commitment

• Starting rate: $67/hr, with advancement opportunities based on task quality and throughput
• Schedule: ~20 hours/week, fully flexible
• Location: Fully remote
• Type: Hourly, part-time contractor