Image Description Specialist

About the Role

What if your ability to notice the details others miss could help shape the future of artificial intelligence? We're hiring Image Description Specialists to write clear, detailed descriptions of images that train cutting-edge AI visual systems to better understand the world. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role open to all backgrounds.

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

Responsibilities

• Write detailed, accurate descriptions of images spanning objects, scenes, actions, and relationships
• Identify and label key visual elements — from foreground subjects to background context
• Follow structured guidelines to ensure consistent format and appropriate depth
• Maintain high quality and accuracy across large batches of diverse images
• Work across a wide range of image types including photographs, illustrations, diagrams, charts, and more

Qualifications

• Strong observational skills — you notice what others overlook
• Clear, precise writing ability with a knack for descriptive language
• Able to follow detailed guidelines and maintain consistency at scale
• Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
• Comfortable with focused, task-based work
• No photography, art, or AI background required

Benefits

• Work on the frontier of AI — your descriptions directly improve how visual AI systems learn and perceive the world
• Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you, on your own schedule
• Freelance autonomy — no micromanagement, no commute, just meaningful work you can do independently
• Variety built in — every batch brings new image types, subjects, and creative challenges
• Potential for ongoing work — strong contributors are considered for contract extensions and new projects
• Global collaboration — join a community of contributors working across countries and time zones