Fast Facts

Seeking experienced Set and Exhibit Designers to work as AI Trainers in a remote, contract position, where you'll evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback based on your professional expertise.

Responsibilities: Develop prompts for AI models, evaluate AI responses, and participate in project opportunities periodically throughout the year.

Skills: Strong understanding of design principles, excellent feedback skills, and ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Qualifications: Minimum of 4 years of experience in set design, exhibit design, or related fields with specific responsibilities outlined.

Location: Remote, but based in San Francisco, California, United States

Compensation: $85 - $85 / Hourly

Overview

Handshake is recruiting Set and Exhibit Professionalsto contribute to an hourly, temporary AI research project—but there’s no AI experience needed. In this program, you’ll leverage your professional experience to evaluate what AI models produce in your field, assess content related to your field of work, and deliver clear, structured feedback that strengthens the model’s understanding of your workplace tasks and language. The Handshake AI opportunity runs year-round, with project opportunities opening periodically across different areas of expertise.

Details

The position is remote and asynchronous; work independently from wherever you are.
The hours are flexible, with no minimum commitment, but most average 5-20 hrs
The work includes developing prompts for AI models that reflect your field, and then evaluating responses.
You’ll learn new skills and contribute to how AI is used in your field
Your placement into a project will be dependent on project availability—if you apply now and can’t work on this project, more will be available soon.

Qualifications

You have at least 4 years of professional experience in one or more of the following types of work.
The examples below reflect the types of real-world responsibilities that you might have had in your role that will give you the context needed to evaluate and train high-quality AI models
Develop set designs based on evaluation of scripts, budgets, research, and available locations
Prepare rough drafts and scale working drawings of sets including floor plans, scenery, and props
Create preliminary renderings of proposed exhibits with construction details, layout, material specifications, and diagrams for elements such as lighting or special effects
Review scripts to determine location, set, and design requirements
Submit design plans for approval and revise to align with creative intent, budget constraints, or fabrication limitations
Attend rehearsals and production meetings to share and gather set-related information
Collaborate with clients and internal teams to define exhibit space requirements, themes, timelines, budgets, materials, and promotional needs
Research architectural and stylistic elements appropriate to the depicted time period, consulting subject matter experts as needed
Observe sets during rehearsals to ensure designs support performance requirements such as cast movement and camera angles
Coordinate with lighting and sound teams to ensure production elements align with set designs or exhibit layouts
Select set props including furniture, artwork, lighting, and decorative elements
Design and construct scale models or miniatures for filming, backgrounds, or special effects
Review exhibit objects to determine optimal placement and display methods
Assign and oversee staff responsible for sketches, illustrations, detailed drawings, graphics, or animations
Inspect installed sets or exhibits to ensure conformance with specifications and proper operation of special-effects elements
Estimate costs related to sets or exhibits including materials, construction, rentals, and locations
Plan for location-specific considerations such as space constraints, traffic flow, and safety requirements
Source or coordinate acquisition of specimens, props, or graphics required to complete exhibits
Design and produce decorative displays and materials for windows, interior spaces, events, streets, or fairgrounds
Direct and coordinate construction, installation, and decoration activities to meet design, budget, and schedule requirements
Coordinate transportation and on-site installation of sets built off-site
Collaborate with conservators to manage environmental factors such as lighting, temperature, and humidity to protect objects and enhance exhibits
Select and purchase lumber, hardware, and materials required for construction
Engage and manage external contractors for exhibit or set construction
Integrate security systems into set and exhibit layouts
Coordinate removal and teardown of sets, props, and exhibits following productions or events
Produce and supply supporting materials such as press kits, promotional assets, posters, brochures, catalogs, and invitations
You’re able to participate in asynchronous work in partnership with leading AI labs.

Application Process

Create a Handshake account
Upload your resume and verify your identity
Get matched and onboarded into relevant projects
Start working and earning

Work authorization information

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 for more information on what types of work authorizations are supported on Handshake AI.

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