Position : Image Annotation Manager

Work Hours (Client) : Monday to Friday, flexible but will need to partially overlap with US time

Pay Range : $ 900 - $1,500 / month (varies based on skill set and experience level)

Location of Search : Latam, Philippines, South Africa or any other region

Work Location : Remote

About the Company:

Our client is a technology startup helping local governments make smarter infrastructure decisions through computer vision and geospatial data. Their platform analyzes roadway imagery to identify issues such as potholes, cracks, and other surface defects, enabling municipalities to prioritize maintenance projects and optimize infrastructure budgets. As the company continues to scale, they are building an internal Image Annotation team to improve data quality, accuracy, and long-term operational efficiency.

Role Overview:

The Image Annotator will be responsible for accurately labeling roadway imagery to support the development and improvement of computer vision and machine learning models. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, consistency, and the ability to follow annotation guidelines while maintaining high-quality standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable performing repetitive analytical work, and interested in growing into more advanced quality assurance responsibilities. Top performers will have the opportunity to develop into QA specialists and help maintain annotation quality across the team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Image Annotation

Review and annotate geolocated roadway images using internal annotation tools
Identify and label infrastructure features such as:
- Potholes
- Road cracks
- Surface deterioration
- Additional roadway defects as required
Follow established annotation guidelines to ensure consistency and accuracy
Maintain high annotation quality while meeting productivity goals

Quality Control

Perform self-quality checks before submitting completed work
Review annotations for accuracy and completeness
Identify inconsistencies or unclear image cases for escalation
Maintain high-quality standards across all annotation tasks

Data Management

Organize and manage annotation assignments
Maintain accurate records of completed work
Follow internal documentation and workflow procedures
Ensure data integrity throughout the annotation process

Continuous Learning

Complete the company's structured training and certification program
Participate in ongoing quality reviews and performance evaluations
Continuously improve annotation speed and accuracy
Develop skills that support future Quality Assurance responsibilities

Team Collaboration

Work closely with QA specialists and technical teams
Provide feedback on annotation guidelines and workflow improvements
Participate in calibration sessions to maintain annotation consistency
Support continuous process improvement initiatives

Minimum Qualifications:

Language requirement: English

Experience: 2–5 years of experience in image annotation, quality assurance, data labeling, data processing, or a similar detail-oriented role.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience with image annotation or computer vision datasets
Experience working with GIS, mapping, or geospatial imagery
Quality assurance or quality control experience
Familiarity with machine learning or AI data labeling workflows
Experience working within technology startups or fast-paced environments

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