Company Introduction
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
.
Role Overview
* Position: Health & Beauty Expert – Independent Contractor, Remote
* Flexible weekly commitment; short-term, project-based opportunity
* Identify high-quality skincare, makeup, haircare, and fragrance products. Provide reliable, inclusive consumer guidance within AI systems.
Responsibilities
* Evaluate beauty products using ingredient lists, formulation quality, shade/undertone fit, and hair type/texture suitability.
* Write concise, objective recommendations with links, specs, pros/cons, and clear "who this is for."
* Compare options across price tiers and retailers; highlight value picks and premium standouts.
* Assess inclusivity across tones, textures, and sensitivities; avoid medical/therapeutic claims and note safety considerations.
* Produce structured comparisons and brief buyer's guides that reflect real-world use cases.
* Review and refine AI-suggested product picks; correct, annotate, and add missing context where needed.
Requirements / Qualifications
Must-Have Qualifications
* Hands-on background: retail experience (e.g., Sephora/Ulta), salon/MUA/esthetician work, beauty editorial, or a serious enthusiast track record.
* Proven ability to evaluate products objectively and write clear, concise recommendations.
* Comfortable cross-shopping across retailers and price tiers; fluent with linking, specs, and balanced pros/cons.
* Inclusive mindset with sound judgment around claims and safety (no medical/therapeutic claims).
Preferred Qualifications
* Nice to have: state license (esthetician/cosmetologist), fragrance taxonomy knowledge, textured-hair expertise.
Engagement Details
* $40–$70/hour (USD), depending on demonstrated expertise and depth of work
* Payments issued weekly via Stripe Connect
* Independent contractor classification; set your own hours
* Remote and asynchronous — work on your own schedule
* Short-term and project-based, with potential for ongoing work
Application Process (Takes 20-30 mins to complete)
* Submit your resume to get started
* Complete a short 20-minute AI interview
* Optional: one-question form to highlight your expertise (especially useful for serious enthusiasts without direct professional experience)
* Mercor will follow up with next steps based on project availability
Resources & Support
* For details about the interview process and platform information, please check:
* For any help or support, reach out to:
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.