Digital Illustrator - AI Trainer

Opportunity Overview

Handshake is looking for skilled Krita users to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. This is not a traditional job. You'll draw on your hands-on experience with digital painting, concept art, or illustration to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI better understand visual tasks and creative workflows.

This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity you can take on alongside anything else you have going on.

Who This Is For

This is a good fit if you're an experienced Krita user who has worked in or around roles like:

• Digital Artist or Illustrator
• Concept Artist or Character Designer
• Visual Development Artist
  
  

You should have solid experience with one or more of the following:

• Digital painting, character design, or concept illustration using Krita
• Annotating or labeling visual assets
• Creating illustrations from style guides or creative briefs
• Reviewing artwork for quality, accuracy, or stylistic consistency
  
  

What You'll Do

You'll use your experience with Krita to create tool-related questions and review AI-generated responses for accuracy and relevance to real-world illustration and concept art workflows.

Qualifications

No prior AI or technical experience is required.

We're Looking For People Who Have

• At least 1 year of hands-on experience with Krita, whether through professional work or freelance projects.
• A working knowledge of digital illustration concepts and workflows
• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and follow written guidelines
  
  

Work Model and Project Details

• Status: Independent contractor (not a full-time employee role)
• Location: Fully remote; work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection and access to a desktop or laptop computer
• Schedule: Flexible and asynchronous, with no minimum hour requirement. Many contributors work approximately 5–20 hours per week when assigned to an active project
• Duration: The Handshake AI program runs year-round, with projects opening periodically across different areas of expertise. Placement depends on current project needs, with opportunities to be considered for future projects as they become available
  
  

Application Process

• Create a Handshake account
• Upload your resume and submit your portfolio
• Verify your identity
• Get matched and onboarded into relevant projects
• Start working and earning
  
  

Work Authorization

Must be currently residing in the United States.

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.