Content Designer | Contra Labs Network

About Contra Labs

Contra Labs sits at the intersection of human creativity and AI. We partner with leading AI labs and product companies to improve their tools across design, video, development, and beyond. Our research is grounded in how top creatives actually work, studying the patterns behind what gets created, what gets chosen, and what resonates. We believe human input will always be at the center of net new creation, and our mission is to help shape technology so human creativity can be amplified to create what today is unimaginable.

By joining the Contra Labs network you gain access to paid projects with some of the most innovative companies building the next generation of creative and AI-powered tools.

How It Works

This is an application to join the network and be eligible for roles as they arise. Projects are staffed on an as-needed basis, typically 5 to 10 hours at a time, though some may extend into longer engagements. In unique cases, we may have full-time roles available as well. When a project matches your skill set, we'll reach out with details and timeline.

To Join the Network

Portfolio review - We'll assess your Contra profile and portfolio for strength in content design, with a focus on ad creative and performance-driven visual content.

Video interview - You'll record a brief video sharing more about your experience and your approach to content design.

Skills assessment - If accepted, you'll complete a short assessment aligned to the types of tasks you'd work on (e.g., evaluating AI-generated ad creatives, providing structured feedback on content design outputs).

What You May Work On

Evaluate AI-generated content design outputs with a focus on ad creatives, social media assets, and performance-driven visual content

Provide clear, structured feedback on visual impact, messaging clarity, brand consistency, and scroll-stopping effectiveness

Help define creative benchmarks and taste standards for what great ad design looks like in the next generation of AI-powered tools

Contribute to research on how convergence (shared best practices) and divergence (individual taste and creative direction) shape content design quality

What We're Looking For

Strong portfolio showcasing high-quality content and ad design work across platforms (social, display, paid media), shared via your Contra profile

Deep understanding of what makes ad creative effective, visually compelling, and on-brand across formats and channels

Ability to articulate creative and strategic feedback on content design clearly and constructively

Comfort working in fast-paced, experimental environments (experience with AI or design tools is a plus)