Design Researcher - Fully Remote | Upto $250/hr
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Remote
$150 to $250 CAD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- $150 to $250 CAD / hour
- Workplace
- Remote
- Posting language
- English
Original job description
About the job
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position: Senior Design Expert - Paid AI Design Research Study
Type: Contract
Compensation: $150–$250/hour
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities
- Conduct structured, recorded remote sessions to capture expert design thinking.
- Evaluate design quality and critique to differentiate strong craft from weak.
- Decide when designs are ready to ship, providing insights into decision-making processes.
- Participate in interviews as a design expert or run interviews, depending on fit.
- Work independently to prepare and review each task/interview, totaling 4–5 hours.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Senior-level design experience in product, UX, brand, or related disciplines.
- A clear point of view on design quality, critique, and shipping standards.
- A portfolio you can share publicly, preferably via a website link.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Resources & Support
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
- For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Design Researcher at Mercor will run or join recorded interviews to capture expert design thinking. They will critique design quality, judge when designs are ready to ship and explain their decisions.
Requirements
Candidates need senior-level design experience in product, UX, brand or a related discipline, a clear point of view on design quality and shipping standards, and a public portfolio, ideally a website link.
Skills
- Design critique
- UX design
- Product design
- Brand design
- Design judgment
- Interviewing
- Remote work
- Portfolio presentation
- Shipping standards
- Independent work
Categories
- Consulting
- Creative & Media
- Technology
- Data & Analytics
Keywords
- Design Research
- UX Design
- Product Design
- Brand Design
- Design Critique
- Design Expert
- Remote Contract
- AI Research
- Senior Designer
- Design Review
- Portfolio
- Interview Study
- Freelance
- Usability
- Design Quality
Seniority
Senior
Languages
- English