Job Title: Website Designer (UK-Based)
Type: Independent Contractor
Compensation: Confirmed in offer, paid weekly via Stripe or Wise
Location: Remote (must be based in the United Kingdom with right to work in the UK)
Commitment: Up to 40 hours/week, fully remote, own schedule
Hour rate: $150-$200/hr
About the Project
Mercor is recruiting UK-based Website Designers with experience at leading design studios for a research project with a leading frontier AI lab. We are seeking website designers with a proven track record of designing world-class digital experiences. We have a strong preference for candidates with experience at Pentagram. This role is specifically focused on website and digital experience design, not brand identity or logo design. Candidates should have portfolios that demonstrate excellence in website design, UX/UI, interactive experiences, marketing sites, editorial platforms, or digital products.
Ideal Candidate Experience (one or more of)
Designing high-quality websites for leading technology companies, global brands, startups, or cultural institutions
UX/UI design for web-based products and digital platforms
Responsive web design and modern design systems
Interactive, editorial, or marketing website design
Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver polished, production-ready digital experiences
Preferred Firms (one or more of)
Pentagram
AKQA
DesignStudio
Koto
ustwo
Or another leading UK-based digital design studio with an exceptional website design portfolio
Role Details
You will contribute high-quality training data for frontier AI systems, helping create, review, and evaluate high-quality website design examples and digital experiences — leveraging your expertise in visual design, user experience, and contemporary web design standards. Strong candidates have experience working in professional design environments and can critically assess the quality, usability, and visual execution of modern websites.
Available to work up to 40 hours per week. Successful contributions increase the likelihood of being selected for future Mercor projects.
Vetting Process
Resume and portfolio review
Short assessment evaluating website design expertise
Location Requirement
Candidates must be based in the United Kingdom and have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
Restrictions
We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.
Contract and Payment Terms
You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
Work Location: Remote (UK-based only)