Design Researcher - Fully Remote

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey .

Position: Senior Design Expert - Paid AI Design Research Study
Type: Contract
Compensation: $150–$250/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Conduct structured, recorded remote sessions to capture expert design thinking.
• Evaluate design quality and critique to differentiate strong craft from weak.
• Decide when designs are ready to ship, providing insights into decision-making processes.
• Participate in interviews as a design expert or run interviews, depending on fit.
• Work independently to prepare and review each task/interview, totaling 4–5 hours .

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Senior-level design experience in product , UX , brand , or related disciplines.
• A clear point of view on design quality, critique, and shipping standards.
• A portfolio you can share publicly, preferably via a website link.