Art Buying and Photography Representation Expert - Remote

Work Arrangement: Fully Remote — Worldwide
Employment Type: Contract
Compensation: $96,000–$201,600/year equivalent
Hourly Rate: $50–$105/hour
Required Skills: Art Buying, Photo Buying, Creative Production, Licensing Management, Attention to Detail

Annualized compensation is an illustrative equivalent based on 40 hours/week × 48 weeks/year. Actual earnings depend on hours worked, project availability, and approved work.

About the Role

We are seeking experienced art buying and photography representation professionals to review creative briefs, cost estimates, and image licensing scenarios.

This opportunity is suited to professionals who commission, license, or represent photographers and other visual artists for agencies, brands, publications, or studios. You will assess creative fit, pricing, usage terms, and project requirements, then explain your decisions clearly in writing.

Your professional judgment will contribute to training and evaluating next-generation AI systems. Prior AI experience is not required; relevant industry expertise and clear written English are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Review creative briefs and determine which type of photographer or visual artist is best suited to the assignment.

• Evaluate cost estimates and identify missing, excessive, or out-of-range items.

• Assess whether image usage rights—including media, territory, duration, and exclusivity—align with client needs and the agreed price.

• Identify contract, release, insurance, and logistical gaps that could create issues during project delivery.

• Provide concise written explanations for decisions so reviewers can understand the reasoning behind each assessment.

Required Qualifications

• Professional experience as an Art Buyer, Photo Buyer, Creative Producer, Agency Producer, Photography Agent, Artist Representative, Licensing Manager, or in a similar role.

• Hands-on experience with real projects involving briefs, estimates, negotiation, contracts, and delivery.

• Working knowledge of image licensing and usage terms.

• Ability to explain why a creative choice or price is appropriate—or why an alternative is not.

• Clear written English.

Core Skills

• Art buying and photo buying

• Creative production

• Photographer and artist representation

• Image licensing and usage rights

• Creative brief evaluation

• Cost estimate review and negotiation

• Contract and release review

• Project delivery and logistics assessment

• Written rationale and professional communication

• Attention to detail

Selection Process

1. Application: Submit your resume and a short professional profile.

2. Curation Interview: Complete a brief conversation about your experience with exhibitions, collections, and attribution. No preparation, review, or written work is required. Completing the interview advances your application.

3. Experience Review: Your background is assessed against the project’s requirements.

4. Onboarding and Initial Task: If selected, you will receive project guidelines and begin an initial task. The task is reviewed before you continue.

Who Should Apply?

Experienced art buying, photography, creative production, licensing, or artist representation professionals who have evaluated real briefs, negotiated pricing, and made decisions about creative fit and image usage. Applicants should be able to assess project details carefully and communicate their reasoning in clear written English.