Web Design Tutor

Role Description

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research organization to engage professionals with advanced expertise in web design, visual aesthetics, and user experience. This full-time opportunity invites creative designers and front-end professionals to help train and refine next-generation AI systems that understand and generate visually compelling, functional, and user-friendly web interfaces. Your contributions will shape how AI learns modern web design principles, empowering users to create exceptional digital experiences across platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Use proprietary tools to label, annotate, and evaluate AI-generated web layouts, components, and visual elements.
• Review and refine AI outputs to ensure aesthetic appeal, clarity, and functional design.
• Collaborate with technical teams to design and improve annotation workflows related to layout, typography, color, and interaction design.
• Provide feedback on AI-generated designs to enhance responsiveness, usability, and modern web standards.
• Apply current design trends and best practices to guide AI development in user interface and experience design.
• Support continuous improvement of internal tools and processes that enhance workflow efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Web Development, Computer Science, or a related field
• 1–2 years of professional experience in web design or a related creative discipline
• Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional design taste, layout precision, and user experience insight
• Deep understanding of color theory, typography, visual hierarchy, and responsive design principles
• Familiarity with design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch
• Excellent attention to detail, communication skills, and creative problem-solving ability
• Commitment to advancing AI capabilities in design and digital aesthetics

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in UI/UX design, front-end development, or creative roles at design or technology companies
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and interaction design fundamentals

Work Environment

• Full-time position based in Palo Alto, CA, or fully remote
• On-site roles require presence five days per week; remote roles require strong self-motivation
• Initial schedule: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. PST for the first two weeks; then align with your local timezone
• For remote professionals using a personal device, your computer must be a Chromebook, a Mac running macOS 11.0 or later, or a Windows 10 or newer system
• Reliable smartphone access required
• U.S.-based applicants must reside outside of Wyoming and Illinois
• Visa sponsorship is not available

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay ranging from $90,000 to $200,000 annually for U.S.-based professionals, depending on experience and location
• International pay ranges are provided based on location and experience
• Benefits vary by country; depending on your location, you may be eligible for medical coverage

Application Process

• Submit your resume and portfolio of design work to apply
• Complete a 20-minute interview to demonstrate how you work with relevant tools
• Successful candidates will move forward to the next round of interviews and meet with the team