Contract | $30–$70/hour | Flexible Hours
Mercor is hiring creative arts professionals to collaborate on cutting-edge projects with leading AI labs and research organizations. We’re looking for skilled freelancers in copywriting, editorial, graphic design, illustration, animation, photography, video production, and motion graphics to help shape and refine AI-generated creative work.
You’ll use your expertise to review, enhance, and create high-quality assets that align with brand voice, style, and industry best practices—guiding AI systems toward polished, professional results.
As a Creative Arts Specialist, you may:
Review and refine AI-generated copy, scripts, storyboards, visuals, videos, and animations
Develop and maintain brand and style guides for consistent voice, tone, and visual identity
Provide structured, constructive feedback with clear rationale and actionable suggestions
Curate reference libraries and tag assets by genre, mood, style, medium, and audience
Create prompts, briefs, and sample assets to train and guide AI creative tools
Perform quality checks for resolution, color, typography, pacing, and accessibility
Identify potential policy, accessibility, or rights issues for review
2+ years professional experience in one or more creative fields: copywriting, editorial, design, illustration, animation, photography, video editing, or motion design
A strong portfolio or reel showcasing originality, technical skill, and creative range
Proficiency in industry tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, Procreate, Blender, Cinema 4D, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Premiere, After Effects
Strong understanding of composition, color theory, typography, and storytelling
Experience writing clear creative briefs, feedback, and production-ready guidelines
Familiarity with generative AI creative tools and accessibility standards is a plus
Fully remote & asynchronous—work from anywhere
Flexible contract: typically 15–25 hrs/week, with optional availability up to 40 hrs/week
Diverse, innovative projects with top AI companies and research organizations
No long-term commitment required
$30–$70/hour (U.S. rates; adjusted for other locations and experience level)
Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
Independent contractor position
Send your resume and portfolio/reel link to get started.
Shortlisted candidates will complete a brief AI interview, followed by onboarding for upcoming projects.
About Mercor
Mercor is a global talent marketplace connecting top-tier professionals with pioneering AI organizations. Backed by investors including Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey, we partner with experts across creative arts, engineering, and research to shape the future of AI.
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.
SHOCKING FACT: Only ~20% of applicants complete their application! Take the 15-minute AI interview about your experience and you'll have MUCH HIGHER chances of getting hired!
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