Set and Exhibit Designers - AI Trainer (Contract)

Overview

Handshake is recruiting Set and Exhibit Professionals to contribute to an hourly, temporary AI research project—but there’s no AI experience needed. In this program, you’ll leverage your professional experience to evaluate what AI models produce in your field, assess content related to your field of work, and deliver clear, structured feedback that strengthens the model’s understanding of your workplace tasks and language. The Handshake AI opportunity runs year-round, with project opportunities opening periodically across different areas of expertise.

Details

• The position is remote and asynchronous; work independently from wherever you are.

• The hours are flexible, with no minimum commitment, but most average 5-20 hrs

• The work includes developing prompts for AI models that reflect your field, and then evaluating responses.

• You’ll learn new skills and contribute to how AI is used in your field

• Your placement into a project will be dependent on project availability—if you apply now and can’t work on this project, more will be available soon.

Qualifications

• You have at least 4 years of professional experience in one or more of the following types of work.

• The examples below reflect the types of real-world responsibilities that you might have had in your role that will give you the context needed to evaluate and train high-quality AI models

  • Develop set designs based on evaluation of scripts, budgets, research, and available locations

  • Prepare rough drafts and scale working drawings of sets including floor plans, scenery, and props

  • Create preliminary renderings of proposed exhibits with construction details, layout, material specifications, and diagrams for elements such as lighting or special effects

  • Review scripts to determine location, set, and design requirements

  • Submit design plans for approval and revise to align with creative intent, budget constraints, or fabrication limitations

  • Attend rehearsals and production meetings to share and gather set-related information

  • Collaborate with clients and internal teams to define exhibit space requirements, themes, timelines, budgets, materials, and promotional needs

  • Research architectural and stylistic elements appropriate to the depicted time period, consulting subject matter experts as needed

  • Observe sets during rehearsals to ensure designs support performance requirements such as cast movement and camera angles

  • Coordinate with lighting and sound teams to ensure production elements align with set designs or exhibit layouts

  • Select set props including furniture, artwork, lighting, and decorative elements

  • Design and construct scale models or miniatures for filming, backgrounds, or special effects

  • Review exhibit objects to determine optimal placement and display methods

  • Assign and oversee staff responsible for sketches, illustrations, detailed drawings, graphics, or animations

  • Inspect installed sets or exhibits to ensure conformance with specifications and proper operation of special-effects elements

  • Estimate costs related to sets or exhibits including materials, construction, rentals, and locations

  • Plan for location-specific considerations such as space constraints, traffic flow, and safety requirements

  • Source or coordinate acquisition of specimens, props, or graphics required to complete exhibits

  • Design and produce decorative displays and materials for windows, interior spaces, events, streets, or fairgrounds

  • Direct and coordinate construction, installation, and decoration activities to meet design, budget, and schedule requirements

  • Coordinate transportation and on-site installation of sets built off-site

  • Collaborate with conservators to manage environmental factors such as lighting, temperature, and humidity to protect objects and enhance exhibits

  • Select and purchase lumber, hardware, and materials required for construction

  • Engage and manage external contractors for exhibit or set construction

  • Integrate security systems into set and exhibit layouts

  • Coordinate removal and teardown of sets, props, and exhibits following productions or events

  • Produce and supply supporting materials such as press kits, promotional assets, posters, brochures, catalogs, and invitations

• You’re able to participate in asynchronous work in partnership with leading AI labs.

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 information

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.