Visual Researcher & Curator (Aesthetic Research Specialist)

Posted last month

Worldwide

Summary

Ongoing Freelance Position We are looking for a highly visual, detail-oriented researcher with exceptional aesthetic taste to help us build and maintain a curated library of premium visual references for creative projects, AI-generated content, marketing campaigns, interior design concepts, and future product development. This is not a traditional research role. We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys discovering beautiful imagery, identifying visual trends, organizing creative assets, and building world-class inspiration libraries. What You Will Do • Research and collect premium HIGH RESOLUTION visual references from trusted sources, REAL PHOTOGRAPHS, NOT AI GENERATED. • Create organized Google Drive folders by category and topic. • Curate collections of high-resolution images. • Maintain consistent file naming and organization. • Provide source links for references whenever available. • Continuously update and expand the visual library as new projects arise. Topics You Will Research Beauty & Portraits • Female portraits • Luxury beauty campaigns • Makeup photography • Skincare campaigns • Editorial beauty imagery Examples: Sephora, Dior Beauty, Chanel Beauty, YSL Beauty, Estée Lauder, La Mer, and similar brands. Flowers & Nature • Botanical photography • Flowers • Wildflowers • Natural landscapes • Macro flower photography • Beautiful natural textures Examples: National Geographic, botanical photography collections, nature photographers, luxury editorial publications. Fashion & Styling • Luxury fashion • Minimalist fashion • Elegant dresses • Editorial fashion campaigns • Shoes and accessories • Front, side, and back views of garments Interior Design & Furniture • Luxury interiors • Modern interiors • Future interiors • Architectural photography • Sofas • Coffee tables • Chairs • Lighting • Decorative objects Futuristic Concepts • Futuristic homes • Futuristic cities • Future architecture • Future fashion • Future transportation • Minimalist technology environments • Human-centered future living Historical & Cultural Themes Examples: • Ancient Egypt • Desert landscapes • Temples • Artifacts • Historical references • Cinematic storytelling environments Cinematic References • Dramatic lighting • Sunrises and sunsets • Atmospheric environments • Emotional storytelling visuals • Luxury cinematic photography Requirements • Excellent aesthetic taste. • Strong visual judgment. • Ability to identify premium-quality imagery. • Understanding of luxury brands, design, architecture, beauty, fashion, and visual storytelling. • Highly organized. • Detail-oriented. • Reliable and responsive. Technical Requirements • Images must be high resolution. • Minimum 3000px on the shortest side. • Preferred 4000–6000px+. • JPG or PNG format only. • Avoid AVIF, WEBP, HEIC, SVG, and other formats that are not compatible with AI creative tools. • Images should be suitable for use with Midjourney, Nano Banana, Higgsfield, Kling, Runway, Magnific, and similar platforms. Important This role is about quality, not quantity. We are looking for someone with exceptional taste who can identify images that feel: • Premium • Elegant • Timeless • Cinematic • Inspiring • Emotionally engaging To Apply Please send: • A short introduction. • Examples of moodboards, image collections, Pinterest boards, or visual research projects you have created. • Why you believe you have strong visual taste. • Your hourly rate. • Your availability. Bonus points if you have experience in: • Interior Design • Architecture • Fashion • Beauty • Branding • Creative Direction • AI-generated content • Luxury brands PLEASE WATCH A SHORT VIDEO EXPLAINING THE TASK, AND SEE THE DOCUMENT ATTACHED FOR MORE INFO https://www.loom.com/share/c69998901fcd4a4bbae6d6bdef187d2d This is expected to become an ongoing collaboration with regular research assignments and creative projects.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • < 1 month
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $10.00

    -

    $15.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • One-time project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Graphic Design
Images research
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:20 to 50
  • Last viewed by client:4 weeks ago
  • Hires:
    2
  • Interviewing:
    13
  • Invites sent:
    27
  • Unanswered invites:
    10
About the client
Member since Jan 24, 2022
  • Mexico
    Mexico City6:25 PM
  • $45K total spent
    69 hires, 12 active
  • 1,183 hours

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