Artist

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Position: Artist | Common Lives Project

Type: Hourly Contract

Location: Remote

Compensation: $35–$40/hour

Equipment: GoPro and accessories will be provided

The Common Lives Project is a groundbreaking initiative designed to collect real-world video data of everyday routines to help improve AI models in human activity recognition and understanding. As an Artist, you’ll play a key role by wearing a GoPro camera to record your regular animal care or indoor activities.Your contributions will directly support the development of more perceptive, human-centered AI systems.

Responsibilities:

• Wear a head-mounted GoPro camera to capture daily activities for 5 days within a 2-week period (7 hours/day with breaks) or for 3-4 hours per day over 3-4 weeks.
• Record activities related to your animal care duties or other manual/creative work in a private indoor environment.
• Review, upload, and manage video clips via a secure platform after each recording session.
• Ensure all household members provide consent to appear in the footage.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data privacy guidelines when handling video content.

Who Can Apply:

• Adults (18+) residing in the United States.
• Engaged in visual arts, creative expression, or related professions (e.g., artists, painters, sculptors, illustrators, graphic designers, photographers, muralists, and installation artists).
• Have access to a private, self-contained indoor space for video recording.
• Comfortable with basic computer tasks for video uploading and reviewing clips.
• Self-employed or have employer consent to record in your work environment.

What You’ll Get:

• Flexible commitment with minimal disruption to your routine.
• GoPro camera and accessories provided (yours to keep after successful completion of the project).
• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI research and human-centered AI systems.
• Paid freelance engagement for your participation and video recording efforts.

How to Apply:If you’re passionate about contributing to the future of AI and have the right background, apply by completing the screening form and joining the list of candidates.