Software Expert (Creative Software)

This role is for one of our clients

Compensation: $0-$100 per hour

Location: Remote (must have access to a physical Mac)

Fluent Language Skills Required: English

We are supporting a high-priority data collection initiative aimed at improving how AI systems interpret complex creative software interfaces and real-world, multi-step workflows. Many existing datasets lack the depth and expert-level fidelity required to accurately represent authentic professional usage.

This initiative addresses that gap by collecting high-quality screen recordings and detailed UI annotations from experienced creative software users working in live digital environments.

What You’ll Do

Depending on the phase of the project, you may be responsible for one or both of the following:

• Record screen sessions demonstrating specific creative workflows, with clear verbal narration explaining each step and decision
• Annotate screenshots by drawing precise bounding boxes around relevant interface elements
• Follow detailed staging instructions to configure required UI states before recording
• Use a custom capture tool to ensure accurate and consistent workflow documentation
• Strictly adhere to project guidelines to maintain high data quality and usability

Required Expertise

You should have strong familiarity with one or more of the following creative and design tools:

• Audio MIDI Setup
• Digital Color Meter
• Font Book
• Freeform
• Blender
• GIMP
• Godot Engine
• Inkscape
• LMMS
• Penpot
• Shotcut
• Wings 3D

Additionally, you should:

• Be highly detail-oriented and comfortable following precise instructions
• Be capable of working independently and meeting tight deadlines
• Have access to a physical Mac device and be willing to create a fresh macOS user profile if required

Nice to Have

• Prior experience in data collection, annotation, or quality assurance
• Experience recording, teaching, or documenting creative workflows
• Comfort working in staged environments or learning new capture tools quickly

What Success Looks Like

• Screen annotations are accurate, structured, and fully aligned with guidelines
• Screen recordings capture realistic, expert-level creative workflows
• Tasks are completed efficiently without compromising quality
• Collected data is scalable and usable for advanced AI research and development

Contract & Payment Terms

• Engagement as an independent contractor
• Fully remote with flexible scheduling
• Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise based on completed services
• Project duration may be extended, shortened, or concluded based on performance and program needs
• No access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution is required
• Visa sponsorship (including H1-B or STEM OPT) is not available