Digital Artist - AI Trainer

Opportunity Overview Handshake is looking for skilled GIMP users to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. This is not a traditional job. You'll draw on your hands-on experience with digital art creation, graphic design, or image compositing to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI better understand visual tasks and 2D art workflows. This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity you can take on alongside anything else you have going on. Who This Is For This is a good fit if you're an experienced GIMP user who has worked in or around roles like: - Digital Artist or Graphic Designer - Visual Communications Specialist or Print Production Artist - Photo Editor or Web Designer You should have solid experience with one or more of the following: - Digital art creation, graphic design, or image compositing using GIMP - Designing assets for print, web, or multimedia production - Annotating or labeling digital image and graphic assets - Reviewing digital artwork for quality, accuracy, or visual consistency What You'll Do You'll use your experience with GIMP to create tool-related questions and review AI-generated responses for accuracy and relevance to real-world digital art creation and graphic design workflows. No prior AI or technical experience is required. Qualifications We're looking for people who have: - At least 1 year of hands-on experience with GIMP, whether through professional work or freelance projects - A working knowledge of 2D art creation, graphic design concepts, and digital image workflows - Strong written communication skills and attention to detail - The ability to work independently and follow written guidelines Work Model and Project Details - Status: Independent contractor (not a full-time employee role) - Location: Fully remote; work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection and access to a desktop or laptop computer - Schedule: Flexible and asynchronous, with no minimum hour requirement. Many contributors work approximately 5–20 hours per week when assigned to an active project - Duration: The Handshake AI program runs year-round, with projects opening periodically across different areas of expertise. Placement depends on current project needs, with opportunities to be considered for future projects as they become available Application Process - Create a Handshake account - Upload your resume and submit your portfolio - Verify your identity - Get matched and onboarded into relevant projects - Start working and earning Work Authorization Must be currently residing in the United States. F-1 students who are eligible for CPT or OPT may be eligible for projects on Handshake AI. Work with your Designated School Official to determine your eligibility. If your school requires a CPT course, Handshake AI may not meet your school's requirements. STEM OPT is not supported. See our Help Center article https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/32245223383703-Fellowship-Work-Authorization-Eligibility for more information on what types of work authorizations are supported on Handshake AI.