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Image Description Specialist

$20-120/hrRemoteFreelanceGENERAL

About the Role

What if your ability to notice the small details in everyday images could help shape the future of artificial intelligence? We're hiring Image Description Specialists to write rich, accurate descriptions of visual content that train cutting-edge AI systems to understand the world around them.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role open to anyone with a keen eye and a way with words — no technical background required.

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

What You'll Do

  • Write detailed, structured descriptions of images — covering objects, scenes, actions, spatial relationships, and context
  • Identify and label key visual elements across a wide variety of image types: photographs, illustrations, diagrams, charts, and more
  • Follow clear formatting guidelines to maintain consistency and quality across large image batches
  • Capture nuance — from color and texture to mood and composition — in a way that helps AI systems truly "see"
  • Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule

Who You Are

  • You notice things others overlook — you have a naturally sharp eye for detail
  • You can translate what you see into clear, vivid written language
  • You're comfortable working through structured, task-based assignments at scale
  • You're reliable, self-motivated, and consistent in your output quality
  • No photography, art, or AI background required — just strong observation and communication skills

Why Join Us

  • Work on real AI projects — your contributions directly improve visual AI systems developed by top research labs
  • Fully remote and flexible — work from anywhere, on your own schedule
  • Freelance freedom — autonomy, variety, and global collaboration without a fixed office or rigid hours
  • Meaningful work — every description you write helps AI better understand the visual world
  • Potential for ongoing work — strong contributors are considered for contract extensions and new projects