AlignerrData annotation
Image Description Specialist
up to $120/hr
About this role, in Alignerr's words
What if your eye for detail and gift for clear writing could help shape the future of artificial intelligence? We're looking for Image Description Specialists to write rich, accurate descriptions of images that teach AI systems how to understand the visual world.
What you'll do
- Write detailed, accurate descriptions of a wide variety of images — including photographs, illustrations, diagrams, charts, and more
- Identify and describe key visual elements such as objects, scenes, actions, spatial relationships, and context
- Follow structured guidelines to ensure consistent format and appropriate level of detail
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- Label and annotate visual content to support AI training workflows
- Maintain high accuracy and quality standards across large batches of images
- Work independently on task-based assignments at your own pace
Candidate background
Who You Are
- Strong observational skills — you notice things others overlook
- Clear, descriptive writing ability with attention to precise language
- Detail-oriented and consistent, even across repetitive or high-volume tasks
- Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
- Comfortable working through diverse image types and subject matter
- No prior AI, photography, or art experience required
Nice to Have
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- Background in writing, editing, journalism, or communications
- Experience with visual content, graphic design, or photography as a hobbyist or professional
- Familiarity with annotation tools or AI data platforms
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Image Description Specialist (AI Training)
About the Role
What if your eye for detail and gift for clear writing could help shape the future of artificial intelligence? We're looking for Image Description Specialists to write rich, accurate descriptions of images that teach AI systems how to understand the visual world.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role open to anyone with strong observational skills and a clear writing style. No photography, art, or technical background required — just a sharp eye and a commitment to quality work.
- Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
* Write detailed, accurate descriptions of a wide variety of images — including photographs, illustrations, diagrams, charts, and more * Identify and describe key visual elements such as objects, scenes, actions, spatial relationships, and context * Follow structured guidelines to ensure consistent format and appropriate level of detail * Label and annotate visual content to support AI training workflows * Maintain high accuracy and quality standards across large batches of images * Work independently on task-based assignments at your own pace
Who You Are
* Strong observational skills — you notice things others overlook * Clear, descriptive writing ability with attention to precise language * Detail-oriented and consistent, even across repetitive or high-volume tasks * Self-motivated and reliable when working independently * Comfortable working through diverse image types and subject matter * No prior AI, photography, or art experience required
Nice to Have
* Background in writing, editing, journalism, or communications * Experience with visual content, graphic design, or photography as a hobbyist or professional * Familiarity with annotation tools or AI data platforms
Why Join Us
* Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs * Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you * Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based work * Contribute to AI development that directly shapes how technology perceives and understands the world * Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
Working with AlignerrPay, getting started and work, from Alignerr's own pages
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- Getting paid
- Billed weekly, Monday to Sunday, with approved work paid by the following Friday, according to Labelbox's help center. Payment goes through Stripe Connect or PayPal depending on your location, with one provider per country. intercom.help/labelbox/en/articles/13600616-alignerr-paym..., alignerr.com/process
- Before your first paid task
- Sign up, apply, verify your identity, set up billing and onboard. Some jobs add a Zara AI interview or domain assessments. alignerr.com/process
- How much work
- Time to your first project depends on demand and your skills, and there is no minimum number of hours. alignerr.com/faqs
- Contract
- Independent contractor, under terms with ALIGNERR LLC. alignerr.com/faqs, alignerr.com/privacy
Read on the pages linked above on 24 Sep 2026. Platforms change these terms, so check the linked page before you rely on one.
How does the pay compare?Across Data annotation roles, not this role alone
From our own daily reads of every open listing on the platforms we follow, not from Alignerr's posting. How we count.
Pay across the field: Data annotation
Across 59 roles in this field with a stated hourly rate in US dollars, on 10 platforms, the middle half pays $15 to $50 an hour at the top of the range, and the median is $28. This role's top rate, $120, is in the top quarter. Of the 32 distinct rates we count, 29 are lower and 1 are higher.
| Platform | Roles | Top of range, per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Claru | 27 | $10 to $100 · median $28 |
| micro1 | 14 | $10 to $80 · median $15 |
| Alignerr (this platform) | 6 | $24 to $120 |
| Grayder | 4 | $45 to $100 |
| Mercor | 2 | $50 to $65 |
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- First seen here on 23 Sep 2026, and still on Alignerr's list when we last read it on 13 Oct 2026.
- The listed pay has not changed since then.
- Posted by Alignerr
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- Listing ID
- 28df0887-6692-49bc-ad85-6b677362556b
Pay as the source states it: “$40-120/hr”.
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