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Contra: Creative Engineer

Flexible location
Company: Contra
Published Dec 02, 2025

Role highlights

Salary range

75–150 USD

Contract type

Full Time

Schedule

Permanent

Experience

Independent

Work style

Remote

Key skills

The Contra: Creative Engineer role requires a strong expertise in a creative discipline combined with a passion for experimenting with cutting-edge AI tools and technologies. Candidates should be adept at evaluating and providing insightful feedback on AI-generated outputs and workflows, helping to refine and improve AI products and models. The position involves collaborating with AI labs and product companies to test and assess the latest AI tools through various projects and competitive 'tournaments' within Contra's Creative Arena. Responsibilities include selecting preferred outputs from top AI models and applying a creative perspective to enhance AI workflows and outputs. The role demands flexibility and a willingness to adapt workflows to emerging styles and trends in the creative and AI domains. While no formal education is required, a significant level of independent experience (experience points: 70) underscores the need for demonstrated creative expertise and self-driven experimentation. The position offers opportunities for early access to exclusive projects and recognition through badges, with compensation ranging from $75 to $150 per hour depending on project involvement. Overall, this role suits creative professionals eager to merge their creative skills with AI technology evaluation, contributing to the evolution of AI-driven creative tools.

#Innovation Engineer #Creative AI Specialist #Creative Technologist #Creative Engineer #AI Product Tester #Creative Evaluator #AI Feedback Specialist #AI Model Tester #Product Evaluation Engineer #Creative Workflow Specialist

About the role

Role Summary

  • Collaborate with AI labs and product companies to test and evaluate the latest AI tools
  • Provide expert feedback to help improve AI products and models
  • Opportunity to earn $75-$150 per hour by participating in creative evaluation projects
  • Early access to "tastemaker" badge and special projects for select users

Responsibilities

  • Complete test projects and "tournaments" in Contra’s Creative Arena
  • Choose favorite outputs from top AI models
  • Offer feedback using your creative perspective on AI-generated outputs and workflows
  • Participate in projects ranging from 1 week to several months

Requirements

  • Expertise in your creative field
  • Passion for experimenting with new tools and technologies
  • Willingness to evolve workflows to match emerging styles and trends

How to Apply

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