Senior Artist and Graphic Designer

About OpenTrain

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About AI Training and Visual Data Work

AI training is the human work behind modern artificial intelligence. Contributors create, review, and organize examples that help models understand and generate visual content. In this role, your illustrations, documented prompts, and asset metadata will support AI model evaluation and fine-tuning.

• Work remotely from anywhere in the world
• Contribute to cutting-edge AI development through creative visual work
• Build experience in a fast-growing field connecting art, design, and machine learning

The Role

OpenTrain is seeking a Senior Artist and Graphic Designer to produce high-quality, character-driven visual assets across diverse artistic styles. You will create illustrations, graphics, and other visual content for AI training projects while documenting the prompts and workflows used to generate structured training data.

This is a worldwide, part-time contractor opportunity requiring 20 or more hours per week. The listed compensation is $7 USD per hour, and English is the required working language.

• Employment type: Part-time contractor
• Experience level: Entry level
• Work location: Worldwide and remote
• Time commitment: 20+ hours per week
• Pay: $7 USD per hour
• Working language: English

What You'll Do

You will translate detailed creative briefs into polished visual assets, explore multiple styles, and refine your work using calibration feedback. Consistency and clear documentation are central to producing useful AI training examples.

• Produce high-quality illustrations and visual assets based on detailed creative briefs
• Develop character-driven and graphic visuals in cartoon, comic, manga, anime, pop art, sticker, and sketching styles
• Create multiple asset variations while maintaining consistency in style, composition, line work, and color balance
• Document artistic prompts, design workflows, and asset metadata in a clear, structured format
• Work with cross-functional teams and incorporate calibration feedback efficiently
• Refine visual outputs while meeting tight deadlines

Required Skills and Experience

The role requires hands-on professional experience as a Cartoonist, Illustrator, Visual Artist, or in a similar position. A strong portfolio should demonstrate visual versatility and the ability to adapt, replicate, and maintain consistency across different art styles.

• Mastery of Procreate, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop
• Strong understanding of composition, color theory, lighting, line work, textures, and visual balance
• Ability to work consistently across cartoon and comic art, manga and anime, pop art, sticker designs, and sketching
• Exceptional portfolio showcasing multi-style digital illustration and asset creation
• Ability to document creative workflows and asset metadata in a structured manner
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and efficient time management

Helpful Background

A bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Illustration, Visual Communication, or a related creative field is helpful. A comprehensive portfolio demonstrating a strong track record in multi-style digital illustration and asset creation is also valued.

Why This Work Matters

Every major AI system depends on examples prepared and reviewed by people. By creating varied, carefully documented visual assets, you will help shape how AI systems recognize and generate different artistic styles.

• Apply your creative expertise to real AI evaluation and fine-tuning work
• Work flexibly as part of a remote, part-time opportunity
• Help improve AI systems across a broad range of visual styles