Hourly Contract | Remote Worldwide | $45-$75/hour
Mercor is hiring experienced creative professionals to evaluate visually stunning, cinematic short-form videos. This contract role is ideal for those with deep backgrounds in video production, film, photography, motion design, or visual arts, and a keen eye for artistic quality and storytelling. Use your creative instincts and refined judgment to help shape a curated library of reference-grade content for next-generation AI systems.
Review and rank short-form videos (5-15 seconds, 720p-4K) for visual excellence, emotional impact, and narrative clarity
Evaluate composition, lighting, motion, originality, and artistic resonance
Prioritize content with strong creative direction, cinematic beauty, and memorable storytelling
Provide clear feedback on strengths and opportunities for improvement in each video
Collaborate asynchronously with other creative professionals and AI teams to refine evaluation criteria
5+ years of experience in creative fields such as film, photography, graphic design, illustration, animation, or editing
Proven work on visually rich projects (feature films, high-end commercials, editorial shoots, etc.)
Deep understanding of composition, lighting, color theory, cinematic mood, and visual pacing
Strong ability to articulate what makes visual content effective, memorable, and emotionally resonant
Up-to-date on cultural and aesthetic trends in visual storytelling
Remote and asynchronous – work on your own schedule, from anywhere in the world
Minimum of 20 hours per week
Initial project duration: 1-2 weeks, with potential for extension
Structured, goal-driven project environment with clear tools and support
Immediate start available (early August)
Submit your resume and portfolio or relevant work samples
Complete a brief (10-minute) AI-led interview
Selected candidates will be contacted for a follow-up and quick onboarding
Mercor is a San Francisco-based company connecting top creative professionals to the world’s most innovative AI labs. Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. We value diversity and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
Apply now and help define the creative standards for next-generation video and AI projects.
Upload resume → AI interview → Complete form → Submit application
Upload your best, up-to-date resume in English. Mercor will extract details and fill out your profile automatically. Review and adjust as needed.
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AI Interview Tips: The interview focuses on your resume and work experience. Be ready to discuss specific projects and how you solved challenges.
Takes about 15 minutes | Dramatically improves your chances