Graphic Design Expert

Overview

HumanSignal is hiring a remote part-time contract Graphic Design Expert to evaluate and rate graphic design elements for AI model training. The role is planned for 2 weeks with a potential path to ongoing work, and requires a 30-hour minimum commitment (15+ hours per week). Compensation is up to $20/hour for US-based candidates.

In this project, you will review design examples and apply standardized quality ratings that help train AI systems to assess design effectiveness and visual quality. The work is structured, repetitive, and calibration-driven, with weekly alignment sessions to keep ratings consistent.

What You'll Do

• Review and rate graphic design examples in Label Studio Enterprise across multiple quality dimensions.
• Assess typography quality, including readability, hierarchy, and font pairing.
• Evaluate visual hierarchy, layout, composition, spacing, balance, and alignment.
• Judge design element execution such as icon quality, illustration polish, and image selection.
• Rate color palette effectiveness, including harmony, contrast, and accessibility.
• Score overall design effectiveness and professional polish using consistent 1-5 scales.
• Apply established rubrics objectively across a large volume of examples.
• Participate in weekly calibration sessions and maintain rating consistency.
• Flag unclear or borderline cases and communicate questions clearly when needed.

Requirements

• Formal training in graphic design, visual arts, or a related field, or 2-3 years of professional graphic design experience.
• Strong understanding of design principles such as composition, color theory, typography, and visual hierarchy.
• Ability to objectively evaluate design work against industry standards.
• Experience reviewing design work or giving design feedback.
• Strong visual discrimination and consistent aesthetic judgment.
• Ability to stay focused and accurate during repetitive tasks.
• Comfort working independently with minimal variation in judgment.
• Availability for at least 10 hours per week for 3 months or more.

Preferred Qualifications

• Portfolio that shows a broad range of design work and critical thinking.
• Experience as a design reviewer, art director, or quality assurance contributor.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards such as WCAG and inclusive design principles.
• Exposure to branding, editorial, digital, or UX/UI design contexts.
• Experience teaching or mentoring design concepts.
• Familiarity with Figma, Sketch, or similar design tools.
• Prior experience in data annotation, content moderation, or quality evaluation.
• Exposure to machine learning or computer vision concepts.