Digital Designer

$21–$35/hr USDmicro1RemoteSelected countries only

At a glance

You upload your own original images and compare them side by side with AI-generated versions, documenting every visible difference and describing AI artifacts in precise written feedback targeting human anatomy, color, lighting, perspective, texture and fine detail. You need at least 2 years’ experience in digital art, retouching, compositing, 3D rendering, graphic design, color grading or photography, with a portfolio of original works.

Summary written by AI from the original listing.

  • Remote · Contract role
  • Open to applicants in 58 countries, including United States, United Kingdom, Canada
  • Pays less than the typical $47/hr USD for similar roles on micro1 See how this pay compares ↓
  • Posted Nov 5, 2026 · 100 openings reported

About the role

Role Title: Digital Artist

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote - US only

micro1 is engaging Digital Artists to contribute their creative and technical expertise to a unique project focused on evaluating and enhancing AI-generated images. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. This opportunity is ideal for those who excel in visual analysis, detailed critique, and clear communication, leveraging both original creations and digital photography skills to advance the state of AI image modeling.

Scope of Work

  • Upload your own original digital images or photographs in line with provided project specifications.
  • Conduct side-by-side evaluations of your artwork against AI-generated counterparts, documenting every visible difference and deviation.
  • Identify and articulate issues related to anatomy, color, lighting, perspective, texture, and fine detail.
  • Detect and describe common AI artifacts, including warped anatomy, smeared or broken textures, inconsistent shadows, and irregular reflections or text.
  • Compose concise, visually precise written feedback using industry-standard terminology to describe each flaw, referencing specific locations within images.
  • Deliver thorough, methodical reviews, prioritizing accuracy and visual detail over speed to maintain consistent quality across all assignments.
  • Collaborate with project coordinators and other contributors to ensure comprehensive image assessment and feedback alignment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Located in the United States, with valid authorization to contract within the country.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in digital art, retouching, compositing, 3D rendering, graphic design, color grading, or photography, with a portfolio of original works.
  • Proficiency in image editing and creation tools such as Photoshop, Lightroom, Procreate, Blender, or similar platforms.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with emphasis on descriptive and technical visual vocabulary.
  • Demonstrated ability to detect subtle differences and accurately identify artifacts unique to AI-generated images.
  • Basic understanding of AI image generation processes and knowledge of typical failure points (e.g., Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Firefly, Flux experience is a plus).
  • Experience in image evaluation, data annotation, or quality assurance in creative or technical projects is advantageous.

Skills

image evaluationComparative rankingattention to visual detailwritten communicationverbal comunicationdigital photographyArtifact detectionconstructive feedbackcollaboration
Applicant countries
Selected countries only

Eligible countries: Bangladesh, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan.

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Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United States, Canada, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Ethiopia

Openings reported
100
Work arrangement
Remote
Advertised job location
Not specified
Originally posted
2026-11-05
Last checked

How this pay compares

Design: typical hourly pay on each platform, November 2026.

This role $21–$35/hr USDTypical on micro1 $47/hr USDTypical across platforms $55/hr USD

  • micro1This platform$47/hr USD30 rolesMiddle half of roles: $28–$78/hr USD
  • Mercor$70/hr USD26 rolesMiddle half of roles: $35–$90/hr USD
  • Alignerr$70/hr USD9 rolesMiddle half of roles: $40–$80/hr USD
  • Meridial$37/hr USD8 rolesMiddle half of roles: $36–$37/hr USD
  • SME Careers$20/hr USD12 rolesMiddle half of roles: $15–$52/hr USD
  • Handshake AI$120/hr USD13 rolesMiddle half of roles: $80–$125/hr USD

Based on 104 hourly-paid roles listed in November 2026. Per-task and project rates are not included. Each platform sets its own pay.

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