Image Description Specialist

Image Description Specialist (AI Training)
About the Role
What if your eye for detail and your way with words could directly influence how AI understands the visual world? We're looking for Image Description Specialists to write rich, accurate descriptions of images that teach AI systems to see, interpret, and communicate visual content the way humans do.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role open to anyone with strong observational skills and a clear writing style. No photography, art, or AI background required — just a sharp eye and a commitment to quality.
Organization: Alignerr
Type: Hourly Contract
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
Write detailed, accurate descriptions of images spanning a wide range of types — photos, illustrations, diagrams, charts, and more
Identify and describe key visual elements including objects, people, scenes, actions, colors, and spatial relationships
Follow structured guidelines to ensure consistent format, depth, and quality
Maintain high accuracy and reliability across large batches of image tasks
Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule
Who You Are
Strong observational skills — you notice the details others miss
Clear, descriptive writing ability with natural attention to precision
Comfortable working through structured, task-based assignments
Reliable and consistent when maintaining quality over time
Self-motivated and capable of working independently
No photography, art, or AI experience required
Nice to Have
Background in writing, editing, journalism, or communications
Experience with accessibility work, such as writing alt text or image captions
Familiarity with visual content across scientific, creative, or technical domains
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 shapes how technology perceives and understands the visual world
Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch

Work arrangement
Yes