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Invisible Technologies · 1 month ago

American Sign Language ASL (SME) - Freelance Project

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$25/hr - $100/hr

5+ years exp

Agency is seeking a highly experienced American Sign Language (ASL) professional to serve as a consultant on AI training data projects. The role involves defining success criteria, reviewing outputs, and providing guidance to improve quality and speed in delivering domain-specific annotated datasets.

Data Center AutomationInformation TechnologyProductivity ToolsProject Management

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Define domain-specific success metrics for ASL accuracy, clarity, and cultural appropriateness

Develop project-specific SOPs, QA rubrics, and reference materials to ensure outputs meet high linguistic and client standards

Review project outputs (annotations, transcriptions, glosses, metadata, video labeling) against technical standards, flagging and correcting errors before client delivery

Perform structured QA passes on daily/weekly deliverables; identify, track, and resolve defects to maintain delivery timelines

Return work to contractors with precise remediation notes

Provide advisory input on tools, workflows, and processes to ensure high-quality ASL data capture and annotation

Handle edge cases and specification changes — e.g., regional variation, non-manual markers, or ambiguous glossing — drafting acceptance criteria or workarounds

Curate example libraries of 'gold standard' ASL annotations and video samples for calibration and reference

Participate in vetting and assessing ASL annotators or contractor talent, including review of sample work and domain-specific knowledge checks

Review sample outputs and provide actionable, constructive feedback to improve linguistic accuracy and consistency

Create targeted training or calibration resources — e.g., proper glossing conventions, handling classifiers, facial expressions, or culturally nuanced use of ASL

Advise on linguistic and cultural scoping during project setup, including reference resources and domain-specific quality thresholds

Provide expert guidance for edge cases, exceptions, and evolving specifications during the project lifecycle

Contribute to post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and improve future standards

Identify and summarize client model observations and insights (e.g., misinterpretation of classifiers, inaccurate glossing, or missing non-manual signals)

Build dashboards or trackers with defect categories and recurrence to surface insights that improve project outcomes

Conduct post-mortems, analyze defect trends, and propose updated processes or training refreshers

Qualification

American Sign Language fluencyASL linguistics expertiseQuality ControlTechnical documentationCultural respectFluency in EnglishCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Native or near-native fluency in American Sign Language (ASL), with deep knowledge of its grammar, structure, and cultural context

5+ years professional experience in ASL interpretation, teaching, research, or linguistic annotation

Strong expertise in ASL linguistics, including glossing, classifiers, non-manual markers, and regional variations

Proven ability to set, enforce, and maintain high linguistic and cultural standards

Strong communication skills for delivering clear, actionable guidance

Experience producing technical documentation, annotation rubrics, or training resources

Ability to work within fixed project timelines and scope

Strong attention to detail, documentation discipline, and commitment to accuracy and cultural respect

Fluency in spoken and written English, with clear and concise writing skills

Benefits

Company‑sponsored benefits such as health insurance and PTO do not apply

Company

Invisible Technologies

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Invisible Technologies makes AI work. Our platform cleans, labels, and structures company data so it’s ready for AI.

Founded in 2015

San Francisco, California, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.invisible.co/

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