About this role
Training models to distinguish mediocre visual output from clear, functional design requires specialized human judgment rather than software engineering. This remote international role exists to improve Grok's understanding of design contexts by providing high-quality data annotations, evaluations, and reference examples across graphic design, UI/UX, web design, and illustration. The person in this position will directly assess generative outputs and write precise critiques to establish a high bar for design quality.
Team members operate in a flat organizational structure with a focus on engineering excellence, strong prioritization, and concise communication. Candidates who thrive in this environment possess a sharp eye for visual fundamentals, demonstrated design excellence in at least one professional discipline, and the ability to articulate design rationale clearly.
What you will do
- Evaluate design outputs across various formats, including visual assets, layouts, documents, websites, interactive prototypes, and games.
- Distinguish weak design from clear, functional, and well-resolved work by identifying issues that look attractive but fail in practical use.
- Refine, restyle, or recreate outputs that fall short to produce exceptionally strong examples.
- Write precise, well-reasoned annotations and critiques that explain the difference between mediocre, good, and excellent design.
- Contribute to high-quality datasets that span graphic design, interface design, web experiences, and game feel.
- Collaborate with engineering teams on evaluation tasks, rubrics, and standards that set a high bar for design quality.
- Work across a wide range of briefs and styles while maintaining consistent quality and judgment.
What you need
- Demonstrated design excellence in at least one professional discipline such as graphic design, brand or visual design, product or UI/UX design, web design, game design, or illustration.
- Provide a portfolio showcasing strong taste and finished, high-quality work through a personal site, Behance, Dribbble, ArtStation, shipped product, or published work.
- Possess a sharp eye for design fundamentals including visual hierarchy, typography, spacing, color, composition, consistency, and clarity of communication.
- Ability to evaluate design quality outside of a primary specialty and clearly state what works, what does not, and why.
- Maintain fluency in English with excellent written communication skills for critiques, annotations, and design rationale.
- Demonstrate high attention to detail and comfort working from evolving instructions in a fast-paced evaluation setting.
- Show comfort in creating high-quality reference examples rather than only scoring existing ones.
Nice to have
- Strength across more than one design domain
- Experience shipping or professionally reviewing websites, product interfaces, or games
- Familiarity with accessibility and inclusive design principles
- Working knowledge of modern design tools such as Figma or Adobe Creative Cloud
- Experience with generative AI design tools and prior experience in design critique, art direction, or AI evaluation
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid sick leave
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
Can this position be performed remotely?
Yes, tutor roles may be performed remotely from any location worldwide, subject to legal eligibility, time-zone compatibility, and role-specific needs. US-based candidates should note that the company is unable to hire in the states of Wyoming and Illinois at this time.
What is the compensation for this role?
For US-based candidates, the pay ranges from $35 per hour to $75 per hour depending on relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, and qualifications. International candidates receive this information during the recruitment process.
What computer hardware is required?
Those working from a personal device must use a Chromebook, a Mac with macOS 11.0 or later, or a Windows 10 or later operating system.
What are the working hours and employment types?
Roles may be offered as full-time, part-time, or contractor positions depending on needs and candidate fit. Contractors have full flexibility to set their own hours and determine the exact amount of time needed to complete deliverables.