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Image Description Specialist

$40-120/hrRemoteFreelanceGENERAL

About the Role

What if your eye for detail and gift for clear writing could help shape the future of artificial intelligence? We're looking for Image Description Specialists to write rich, accurate descriptions of images that teach AI systems how to understand the visual world.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role open to anyone with strong observational skills and a clear writing style. No photography, art, or technical background required — just a sharp eye and a commitment to quality work.

  • Organization: Alignerr
  • Type: Hourly Contract
  • Location: Remote
  • Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You'll Do

  • Write detailed, accurate descriptions of a wide variety of images — including photographs, illustrations, diagrams, charts, and more
  • Identify and describe key visual elements such as objects, scenes, actions, spatial relationships, and context
  • Follow structured guidelines to ensure consistent format and appropriate level of detail
  • Label and annotate visual content to support AI training workflows
  • Maintain high accuracy and quality standards across large batches of images
  • Work independently on task-based assignments at your own pace

Who You Are

  • Strong observational skills — you notice things others overlook
  • Clear, descriptive writing ability with attention to precise language
  • Detail-oriented and consistent, even across repetitive or high-volume tasks
  • Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
  • Comfortable working through diverse image types and subject matter
  • No prior AI, photography, or art experience required

Nice to Have

  • Background in writing, editing, journalism, or communications
  • Experience with visual content, graphic design, or photography as a hobbyist or professional
  • Familiarity with annotation tools or AI data platforms

Why Join Us

  • Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs
  • Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
  • Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based work
  • Contribute to AI development that directly shapes how technology perceives and understands the world
  • Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch