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AI Model Policy Trainer, Image Evaluation - Seattle Onsite

HandshakeSeattle, WAHAI Delivery Ops
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Salary
$36 - $72 USD per hour
Job type
Full-time
Posted
2 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

This AI Model Policy Trainer position in Seattle, Washington, involves evaluating generated images to improve frontier AI models through human expertise. The role suits detail-oriented professionals with a strong background in visual arts, content moderation, or generative AI tools.

Role Overview

Handshake AI is hiring an onsite AI Image Evaluator to work in Seattle, Monday through Friday. Employment is structured as a full-time W-2 assignment supporting Handshake AI, managed via TCWGlobal. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT. Professionals in this role assess image generation models to determine output quality, prompt adherence, and safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Review generated images against specific prompts for composition, realism, style consistency, technical defects, and prompt adherence.
Perform side-by-side image comparisons to select the superior output while providing clear, evidence-based rationales.
Classify images against customer content policies involving sexual content, violence, hate symbols, real-person likeness, intellectual property, and protected groups.
Select defensible classifications for ambiguous imagery and write concise justifications referencing visual details and rubric language.
Write and test new prompts that probe the boundaries of model quality and safety.
Identify rubric gaps, edge cases, and contradictions, raising them with project leads and policy teams.
Participate in team calibration discussions to align judgments and refine evaluation standards.

Requirements

A trained eye in photography, illustration, concept art, art direction, VFX, or visual design to accurately assess visual quality.
Extensive experience using generative image tools such as Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, ComfyUI, Flux, DALL-E, or Ideogram.
Background in moderating or reviewing visual content at scale under time pressure using policy taxonomies.
Ability to notice subtle visual flaws, such as mismatched shadows, extra fingers, or brand marks.
Skill in holding a rubric steady over long evaluation sessions and maintaining objective judgment when handling sensitive material.
Capability to separate personal taste from the required customer standards and explain decision-making clearly in writing.

Nice to Have

A public portfolio, publication credits, or generative work experience on platforms like Civitai or Discord communities.
Experience with comparative image judging, photo competitions, portfolio reviews, or creative A/B testing.
Formal training in anatomy, color, lighting, or composition.
Prior trust and safety or content moderation experience on image-heavy platforms.
Working knowledge of trademark, copyright, and right-of-publicity basics.
Previous experience in AI evaluation, data annotation, RLHF, or image labeling.
Familiarity with calibration sessions, adjudication workflows, or inter-rater agreement.

Skills and Tools

Visual evaluation and content policy taxonomy application
Generative AI tools (Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, ComfyUI, Flux, DALL-E, Ideogram)
Written justification and evidence-based reasoning
Team calibration and edge case identification

Salary and Benefits

Compensation ranges from $36 to $72 per hour, with exact placement based on experience. Benefits are provided through TCWGlobal and include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match. Eligible workers also receive voluntary insurance options, pet-related reimbursements, wellness perks, and charitable matching. Paid time off accrues at one hour per 40 hours worked with an annual cap, alongside separate paid sick leave and 13 paid holidays.

About the Company

Handshake connects job seekers, educational institutions, and employers on a unified career network. Handshake AI collaborates directly with frontier AI researchers to create benchmarks, build evaluations, and enhance models through human expertise.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please visit the official company careers page and submit your application.

Questions candidates ask

What is the location and schedule for this job?

The role is onsite in Seattle, WA, operating Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT on a full-time, 40-hour weekly schedule.

What is the pay rate for the AI Model Policy Trainer role?

Compensation ranges from $36 to $72 per hour, with specific placement within that range depending on experience.

Who is the direct employer for this assignment?

The employer of record is TCWGlobal, serving as a W-2 assignment supporting Handshake AI.

Does this role involve viewing sensitive or disturbing imagery?

Yes, the position involves regular engagement with sensitive imagery including sexual content, nudity, graphic violence, hate symbols, and self-harm as part of teaching models to avoid generating such material.

What benefits are included with the position?

Eligible employees receive medical, dental, vision coverage, a 401(k) with employer match, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, paid time off, paid sick leave, and 13 paid holidays through TCWGlobal.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Handshake careers page.

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