Krita Expert (English) for Digital Illustration

You will create and refine visual assets in Krita to support AI training. The work combines hands-on digital art with clear explanations of the tools, techniques, and decisions behind each workflow.

• Create and edit digital illustrations, digital paintings, character designs, concept art, 2D animations, and other visual assets.
• Use Krita brushes, layers, masks, and color management tools to complete detailed artwork.
• Complete advanced Krita tasks and explain each workflow step clearly.
• Write instructions and prompts that accurately describe digital art processes.
• Record your screen while completing Krita tasks when required.

What it pays and takes

This is a remote, part-time contractor role. Candidates must be able to work in Krita and explain digital art processes clearly in English.

• Pay: $21 to $70 per hour.
• Location: Open to candidates across multiple eligible countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, India, Japan, and others.
• Language: English proficiency at B2 level or higher.
• Required: Strong professional, hands-on experience using Krita.
• Required: Demonstrated experience with digital painting, illustration, and concept art.
• Required: Practical knowledge of brushes, layers, masks, and digital art techniques.
• Required: Access to Krita and the ability to record your screen during tasks.
• Helpful: A portfolio showing digital illustration or concept art.
• Helpful: Experience with character design, 2D animation, game art, or graphic design.
• Helpful: A master's degree or PhD in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• Helpful: Previous experience with data annotation, RLHF, AI model evaluation, or other human data work.

How it works

You apply here in about two minutes and finish on the hiring platform. The next step is a short AI interview (technical roles include a coding challenge). Passing it is how you qualify for paid tasks, so take it soon after you are invited.

The hiring platform's application for this job asks for your resume, your LinkedIn profile, your phone number, your location and answers to 6 screening questions.

About AI training work

AI training is the human work behind modern artificial intelligence, including preparing visual examples, writing instructions, and reviewing or improving model behavior. OpenTrain is a free platform where people find AI training and data-labeling projects, build a profile, and apply in minutes.