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.

Requirements:
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