Japanese Language Consultant

Role Description

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI startup to engage a Japanese-language expert for a project focused on improving AI-generated content through image and video generation . As a Linguistic Expert, you will help refine the model’s understanding and production of visual output based on Japanese language prompts, ensuring outputs are accurate, natural, and culturally aligned.

This opportunity is ideal for someone excited to experiment with frontier AI systems such as Gemini’s image and video tools , exploring how they interpret complex linguistic and cultural inputs. You’ll contribute to identifying and documenting failure modes and edge cases that help improve future model performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate, and refine AI-generated images and videos based on Japanese prompts for fluency, accuracy, and contextual relevance.
• Provide linguistic and cultural feedback to enhance model understanding.
• Detect and correct subtle linguistic issues and cultural inconsistencies in outputs.
• Experiment with Gemini and other multimodal AI tools to evaluate prompt-response behavior.
• Document observed failure modes, inaccuracies, and areas for model improvement.
• Collaborate with AI researchers and engineers to improve system behavior on Japanese-language tasks.

Qualifications

• Full professional fluency in Japanese and English.
• Strong knowledge of Japanese culture, social norms, idiomatic language, and regional nuances.
• Experience working with or analyzing Japanese media, literature, or creative content.
• High attention to detail and linguistic accuracy.
• Interest in generative AI tools and curiosity about how models visualize language prompts.
• Excellent written communication and feedback documentation skills.

More About the Opportunity

• Start Date: Immediate
• Duration: 5 weeks (with potential extension)
• Commitment: Part-time, at least 10 hours/week
• Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous — work on your own time

Compensation & Contract Terms

• Hourly Rate: $32–$37/hr (USD), depending on experience and background
• Status: Independent Contractor
• Payment: Weekly via Stripe Connect

Application Process

• Submit your resume or profile outlining relevant linguistic and cultural expertise.
• Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a brief evaluation or language sample.
• Expect to hear from Mercor within a few days regarding next steps.