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Data Collector (International)

HumanSignal

Real-world Data Collection Contractor
Remote (Global) Up to $20/hr May 16, 2026

Job description

HumanSignal is seeking AI Data Collectors to help gather high-quality image datasets used to train and evaluate advanced artificial intelligence systems.

This remote contractor opportunity involves capturing real-world images across a variety of environments and scenarios while following project-specific data collection guidelines.

Contributors will support the development of next-generation AI systems by collecting diverse visual data used in machine learning and computer vision workflows.

About HumanSignal

HumanSignal develops infrastructure and tools used for:

  • AI data labeling
  • AI evaluation
  • Model fine-tuning
  • Human feedback systems

Its open-source platform, Label Studio, is widely used by AI teams for:

  • Text annotation
  • Image labeling
  • Time-series evaluation
  • Agent workflow evaluation

across large-scale AI development pipelines.

Role Overview

As an AI Data Collector, contributors use smartphones or cameras to capture images in real-world settings according to project instructions.

Assignments may involve photographing:

  • Objects
  • Scenes
  • Activities
  • Environments
  • Everyday locations

under different:

  • Lighting conditions
  • Angles
  • Contexts
  • Backgrounds

No two projects are exactly the same.

Responsibilities

  • Capture assigned images following detailed project guidelines

  • Photograph objects and environments across varied settings such as:

    • Homes
    • Offices
    • Parks
    • Stores
    • Streets
    • Public locations
  • Travel locally when required for image collection tasks

  • Ensure:

    • Image quality
    • Variation
    • Accuracy
    • Guideline compliance
  • Upload collected data using provided tools and workflows

  • Document collection processes where required

  • Manage assignments independently and meet project deadlines

  • Contribute to AI training and evaluation datasets used in advanced machine learning systems

Required Qualifications

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to follow instructions carefully and consistently
  • Comfortable working independently
  • Reliable and self-motivated work style
  • Smartphone or camera capable of capturing quality images
  • Comfortable with flexible task-based work
  • Interest in:
    • Photography
    • Exploration
    • AI technology
    • Real-world data collection

Ideal Candidate Traits

Successful contributors typically:

  • Enjoy exploring new environments
  • Notice details others may overlook
  • Prefer flexible independent work
  • Adapt well to changing project requirements
  • Maintain consistency across repetitive collection tasks

Compensation & Work Structure

  • Contractor-based opportunity (1099 assignment)
  • Flexible remote work schedule
  • Competitive project-based compensation
  • US-based candidates may earn:
    • Up to $20/hour

No prior experience is required.

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