UI / UX Design Expert
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This role is for one of our clients
Compensation: $80-$150 per hour
1. Role Overview
We are seeking experienced UI/UX and product design professionals to contribute to an AI research initiative focused on evaluating how effectively AI systems perform real-world digital product design work. In this role, you will help define what high-quality product and UX work looks like by developing task-specific evaluation criteria and assessing completed work samples with rigorous, well-reasoned written feedback.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience designing digital products, strong knowledge of modern UX practices, and the ability to distinguish thoughtful, production-ready design from superficial or incomplete work.
Requirements
2. Key Responsibilities
• Develop clear, objective, task-specific grading criteria for digital product and UX deliverables, including:
• Design systems and component libraries
• Responsive interfaces, dashboards, and web applications
• End-to-end product journeys such as onboarding, checkout, booking, and account management
• Customer portals and logged-in experiences
• UX writing and product content
• Design-to-development and production handoff
• Evaluate AI-generated and human-created design work against established criteria.
• Provide detailed, evidence-based written explanations for each evaluation, clearly identifying strengths, weaknesses, usability issues, and areas for improvement.
• Apply consistent standards so that evaluations are objective, reproducible, and aligned with real-world product expectations.
• Incorporate feedback from senior reviewers and continuously refine evaluation approaches.
• Assess designs from the perspective of usability, accessibility, visual quality, interaction patterns, business objectives, and end-user needs.
3. Ideal Qualifications
• 5+ years of professional experience in product design, UI/UX, UX design, or design systems for real-world digital products.
• Experience working with leading digital-product or UX studios, product-led organizations, e-commerce platforms, marketplaces, or technology companies with sophisticated digital experiences.
• Relevant experience in one or more areas such as:
• Product / UI Designer
• UX Designer or UX Lead
• Design Systems Designer
• UX Writer / Content Designer
• Digital Product or Business Analyst
• Strong command of interaction design, visual design, responsive layouts, design systems, prototyping, usability principles, and end-to-end product flows.
• Hands-on proficiency with Figma and familiarity with production and engineering handoff processes.
• Ability to critically evaluate design decisions and articulate feedback at the level expected from a senior design or UX lead.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain why a design does or does not meet professional standards.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to apply consistent evaluation criteria across different design solutions.
• Comfortable receiving feedback and having professional judgment reviewed and calibrated against other experts.
• Prior experience with AI training, AI evaluation, or human-data projects is a plus.
4. Application Process
• Submit your resume, portfolio, or relevant professional background.
• Qualified candidates may be asked to complete a brief design assessment or provide additional information about their experience.
• Selected professionals will receive further details about the project, evaluation process, and onboarding requirements.
5. Work Arrangement
• Fully remote engagement
• Flexible project-based schedule
• Work focused on digital product, UI/UX, and design evaluation
• Collaboration with an experienced research and review team
We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
6. Contract and Payment Terms
• Engagement is structured as an independent contractor opportunity.
• Work can be completed remotely and generally on a flexible schedule.
• Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded based on project requirements and performance.
• Work will not require access to confidential or proprietary information belonging to any current or former employer, client, or institution.
• Payments are made weekly through supported payment platforms based on services rendered.
• Candidates must meet all applicable eligibility requirements for the engagement.
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