Creative Specialist

Crossing Hurdles is a recruitment firm. We refer top candidates to our partners working with the world’s leading AI research labs to help build and train cutting-edge AI models.

Position: Creative Tech Engineer – AI Research Contributor (Media & Communications)

Type: Hourly Contract (Remote)

Compensation: $50–$70/hour (USD)

Location: Remote

Duration: 10–20 hrs/week for 1–2 months (extension possible)

Start Date: Mid to Late August

Requirements

• Strong professional experience building or supporting creative software or digital content pipelines
• Experience in industries such as media, entertainment, marketing tech, or digital design
• Hands-on familiarity with platforms like Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, Unreal Engine, or media asset management (MAM/DAM) tools
• Practical knowledge of design workflows, rendering systems, creative automation, or VFX/post-production tools
• Strong communication skills and ability to document technical systems clearly
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Media Technology, Interaction Design, or a related field (or equivalent creative engineering experience)
• Access to a desktop or laptop computer (no Chromebooks)

Role

• Write and refine prompt-based tasks that train AI systems to understand real-world workflows in design, media production, and creative collaboration
• Use your experience in creative tech to simulate realistic scenarios across asset pipelines, rendering tools, campaign management, and cross-functional content development
• Evaluate large language model (LLM) outputs for technical accuracy, creative feasibility, and workflow relevance
• Participate in an AI interview to demonstrate your experience supporting creative professionals through tooling, scripting, or automation
• Work independently and asynchronously in collaboration with Mercor’s AI research partners

P.S. – Accept the referral invite that will pop up during the application process so we can support you throughout your onboarding and ensure a smooth experience.