AlignerrData annotation
Image Description Specialist
up to $120/hr
About this role, in Alignerr's words
What if your ability to notice the small details in everyday images could help shape the future of artificial intelligence? We're hiring Image Description Specialists to write rich, accurate descriptions of visual content that train cutting-edge AI systems to understand the world around them.
What you'll do
- Write detailed, structured descriptions of images — covering objects, scenes, actions, spatial relationships, and context
- Identify and label key visual elements across a wide variety of image types: photographs, illustrations, diagrams, charts, and more
- Follow clear formatting guidelines to maintain consistency and quality across large image batches
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- Capture nuance — from color and texture to mood and composition — in a way that helps AI systems truly "see"
- Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule
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Who You Are
- You notice things others overlook — you have a naturally sharp eye for detail
- You can translate what you see into clear, vivid written language
- You're comfortable working through structured, task-based assignments at scale
- You're reliable, self-motivated, and consistent in your output quality
- No photography, art, or AI background required — just strong observation and communication skills
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Image Description Specialist (AI Training)
About the Role
What if your ability to notice the small details in everyday images could help shape the future of artificial intelligence? We're hiring Image Description Specialists to write rich, accurate descriptions of visual content that train cutting-edge AI systems to understand the world around them.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role open to anyone with a keen eye and a way with words — no technical background required.
- Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
* Write detailed, structured descriptions of images — covering objects, scenes, actions, spatial relationships, and context * Identify and label key visual elements across a wide variety of image types: photographs, illustrations, diagrams, charts, and more * Follow clear formatting guidelines to maintain consistency and quality across large image batches * Capture nuance — from color and texture to mood and composition — in a way that helps AI systems truly "see" * Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule
Who You Are
* You notice things others overlook — you have a naturally sharp eye for detail * You can translate what you see into clear, vivid written language * You're comfortable working through structured, task-based assignments at scale * You're reliable, self-motivated, and consistent in your output quality * No photography, art, or AI background required — just strong observation and communication skills
Why Join Us
* Work on real AI projects — your contributions directly improve visual AI systems developed by top research labs * Fully remote and flexible — work from anywhere, on your own schedule * Freelance freedom — autonomy, variety, and global collaboration without a fixed office or rigid hours * Meaningful work — every description you write helps AI better understand the visual world * Potential for ongoing work — strong contributors are considered for contract extensions and new projects
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 58 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 $25. This role's top rate, $120, is in the top quarter. Of the 30 distinct rates we count, 28 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 | 3 | $45 to $100 |
| Mercor | 2 | $50 to $65 |
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- First seen here on 27 Aug 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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- Last seen live
- Listing ID
- 746758b2-f6c6-4185-98de-91e45a91bb05
Pay as the source states it: “$20-120/hr”.
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