Contractor Health & Beauty Expert
Obsidian is hiring a remote Contractor Health & Beauty Expert. The career level for this job opening is Experienced and is accepting USA based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI lab to engage Health & Beauty experts as independent contractors. You’ll identify high-quality skincare, makeup, haircare, and fragrance products and explain—clearly and objectively—why they’re good buys for a wide range of shoppers, from luxury to everyday value. Your expertise will help build reliable, inclusive consumer guidance within AI systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate beauty products using ingredient lists, formulation quality, shade/undertone fit, and hair type/texture suitability.
- Write concise, objective recommendations with links, specs, pros/cons, and clear “who this is for.”
- Compare options across price tiers and retailers; highlight value picks and premium standouts.
- Assess inclusivity across tones, textures, and sensitivities; avoid medical/therapeutic claims and note safety considerations.
- Produce structured comparisons and brief buyer’s guides that reflect real-world use cases.
- Review and refine AI-suggested product picks; correct, annotate, and add missing context where needed.
Qualifications:
- Hands-on background: retail experience (e.g., Sephora/Ulta), salon/MUA/esthetician work, beauty editorial, or a serious enthusiast track record.
- Proven ability to evaluate products objectively and write clear, concise recommendations.
- Comfortable cross-shopping across retailers and price tiers; fluent with linking, specs, and balanced pros/cons.
- Inclusive mindset with sound judgment around claims and safety (no medical/therapeutic claims).
- Nice to have: state license (esthetician/cosmetologist), fragrance taxonomy knowledge, textured-hair expertise.
Requirements:
- Remote and asynchronous — work on your own schedule.
- Flexible weekly commitment; project flow may vary.
- Short-term and project-based, with potential for ongoing work.
- You control your methods and schedule; Mercor support team available for inquiries.
Compensation & Contract Terms:
- $40–$70/hour (USD), depending on demonstrated expertise and depth of work.
- Payments for services rendered issued weekly via Stripe Connect.
- Independent contractor classification; set your own hours.
- Scope and rates may vary by project.