Meridial Marketplace, by Invisible · 1 day ago
American Sign Language ASL (SME) - Freelance Project
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level
$25/hr - $100/hr
5+ years expMeridial Marketplace, by Invisible 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 ensure high-quality ASL data capture and annotation.
Computer Software
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
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
Health insurance
PTO
Company
Meridial Marketplace, by Invisible
We are the AI training and scaling partner for the leading foundation model providers, enterprises, and governments, bridging the gap between AI potential and production.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase