Handshake
Digital Artist - AI Trainer
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Remote - US
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Contract
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TBD
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Other
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March 10th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Handshake is hiring a Digital Artist - AI Trainer. The role involves using expertise in GIMP and digital art to create tool-related questions and review AI-generated content for accuracy and relevance in digital art and graphic design workflows. This contract position requires providing feedback to improve AI understanding of 2D art tasks while working flexibly on an ongoing basis.
Highlights
- Create and review AI-generated responses related to digital art and graphic design workflows using GIMP.
- Provide feedback that helps improve AI's understanding of visual tasks and 2D art processes.
- Use hands-on experience in digital art creation, graphic design, or image compositing.
- Strong experience with GIMP required, with at least 3+ years of professional or freelance work.
- Knowledge of 2D art creation, graphic design concepts, and digital image workflows essential.
- Strong written communication skills and ability to work independently following guidelines.
- Flexible, asynchronous schedule as an independent contractor with no minimum hours required.
- Fully remote work needing a reliable internet connection and access to a desktop or laptop.
- Ongoing, project-based opportunity with variable hours (typically 5-20 hours per week when active).
- F-1 students eligible for CPT or OPT may qualify; STEM OPT not supported.
Digital Artist - AI Trainer Full Description
Opportunity Overview
Handshake is looking for skilled GIMP users to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. This is not a traditional job. You'll draw on your hands-on experience with digital art creation, graphic design, or image compositing to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI better understand visual tasks and 2D art workflows.
This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity you can take on alongside anything else you have going on.
Who This Is For
This is a good fit if you're an experienced GIMP user who has worked in or around roles like:
- Digital Artist or Graphic Designer
- Visual Communications Specialist or Print Production Artist
- Photo Editor or Web Designer
You should have solid experience with one or more of the following:
- Digital art creation, graphic design, or image compositing using GIMP
- Designing assets for print, web, or multimedia production
- Annotating or labeling digital image and graphic assets
- Reviewing digital artwork for quality, accuracy, or visual consistency
What You'll Do
You'll use your experience with GIMP to create tool-related questions and review AI-generated responses for accuracy and relevance to real-world digital art creation and graphic design workflows.
No prior AI or technical experience is required.
Qualifications
We're looking for people who have:
- At least 3+ years of hands-on experience with GIMP, whether through professional work or freelance projects
- A working knowledge of 2D art creation, graphic design concepts, and digital image workflows
- Strong written communication skills and attention to detail
- The ability to work independently and follow written guidelines
Work Model and Project Details
- Status: Independent contractor (not a full-time employee role)
- Location: Fully remote; work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection and access to a desktop or laptop computer
- Schedule: Flexible and asynchronous, with no minimum hour requirement. Many contributors work approximately 5–20 hours per week when assigned to an active project
- Duration: The Handshake AI program runs year-round, with projects opening periodically across different areas of expertise. Placement depends on current project needs, with opportunities to be considered for future projects as they become available
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
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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