Summary: Seeking detail-oriented experts to contribute to AI data collection by performing screen annotations and recordings of professional software workflows on a Mac. Highlights: 1. Support high-priority AI data collection initiative 2. Record screen sessions and annotate screenshots of professional software 3. Work independently on your own schedule **Location:** Remote **(must have access to a physical Mac)** **Fluent Language Skills Required:** English **Why This Role Exists** Supporting a high\-priority data collection initiative aimed at improving how AI systems understand complex software interfaces and real\-world, multi\-step workflows. Current datasets lack the fidelity and expert grounding needed to reflect authentic professional software usage. This project addresses that gap by collecting high\-quality screen annotations and screen recordings performed by experienced domain experts working in real digital environments. **What You’ll Do** Depending on the task phase, you may be asked to complete one or both of the following: * Record screen sessions demonstrating specific tasks, accompanied by clear verbal narration explaining each step * Annotate screenshots of professional software by drawing precise bounding boxes around relevant UI elements * Follow provided staging instructions to set up specific UI states prior to recording * Use a custom capture tool to record workflows accurately and consistently * Adhere closely to task guidelines to ensure data quality and usability **Who You Are** * You have strong familiarity with professional software tools used in your domain including: + Audio MIDI Setup (Creative) + Audio MIDI Setup.app (Creative) + Blender (Creative) + Digital Color Meter (Creative) + Digital Color Meter.app (Creative) + Font Book (Creative) + Font Book.app (Creative) + Freeform (Creative) + Freeform.app (Creative) + GIMP (Creative) + Godot Engine (Creative) + Inkscape (Creative) + Inkscape.app (Creative) + LMMS (Creative) + LMMS (Linux MultiMedia Studio) (Creative) + Penpot (Creative) + Shotcut (Creative) + Wings 3D (Creative) * You are detail\-oriented and capable of following precise instructions * You are comfortable working independently and meeting tight deadlines * You have access to a physical Mac and can create a fresh macOS user profile if required **Nice\-to\-Have** * Prior experience with data collection, annotation, or QA work * Experience recording or documenting workflows * Comfort working with new tools and staged environments **What Success Looks Like** * Screen annotations are precise, consistent, and aligned with guidelines * Screen recordings accurately capture realistic, expert workflows * Tasks are completed efficiently while maintaining high quality * Collected data is usable at scale for downstream AI research and development We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request. **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. * Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.