Design Researcher - Fully Remote | Upto $250/hr

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

About the role

This is a contract position with compensation of $150–$250/hour, fully remote.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured, recorded remote sessions to capture expert design thinking.
• Evaluate design quality and critique to differentiate strong craft from weak.
• Decide when designs are ready to ship, providing insights into decision-making processes.
• Participate in interviews as a design expert or run interviews, depending on fit.
• Work independently to prepare and review each task/interview, totaling 4–5 hours.

Requirements

• Senior-level design experience in product, UX, brand, or related disciplines.
• A clear point of view on design quality, critique, and shipping standards.
• A portfolio you can share publicly, preferably via a website link.