Mercor Recruit

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We are seeking a Tamil Language Consultant to support a cutting-edge AI research initiative focused on improving multilingual image and video generation. In this role, you will work directly with advanced multimodal AI systems to evaluate, refine, and enhance outputs generated from Tamil-language prompts. Your expertise will help ensure that the system produces visuals that are linguistically accurate, culturally aligned, and contextually appropriate.ResponsibilitiesReview and evaluate AI-generated images and videos for linguistic, cultural, and contextual accuracy.Refine model outputs by identifying errors, inconsistencies, and subtle cultural or linguistic nuances.Provide detailed feedback to help improve the systems interpretation of Tamil prompts.Experiment with modern AI creativity tools to assess prompt effectiveness and output quality.Document edge cases, failure modes, and unusual model behaviours to support ongoing model improvements.Collaborate with the internal AI research team to guide system refinement and overall performance.Purpose & ImpactYour insights will directly shape the next generation of multimodal AI, ensuring it represents Tamil language and culture with accuracy, depth, and authenticity.Tools & EnvironmentWork with advanced image- and video-generation AI systems, internal feedback platforms, and collaborative research tools.ExpectationsDeliver consistent, high-quality evaluations; communicate findings clearly; maintain excellent linguistic and cultural precision; and work autonomously in a distributed environment.Type of PositionContractor (Hourly)Primary RoleLinguistic Consultant / Language SpecialistAdditional RolesMultimodal Content Reviewer (as applicable)Required Work Experience25+ years of relevant experience in linguistics, translation, content review, or related cultural/language work.Key SkillsFull professional fluency in Tamil and EnglishDeep knowledge of Tamil dialects, idioms, expressions, and cultural normsStrong familiarity with Tamil and Indian media, culture, and contemporary trendsAbility to identify linguistic and cultural nuances in visual contentCuriosity and comfort experimenting with AI-based creative toolsExcellent attention to detail and communication skills