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Home & Garden Expert at Obsidian. Location Information: USA. This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more.. Role Description. Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI lab to engage . Home & Garden buying experts . as independent contractors. You’ll turn real shopper briefs into clear, confident product picks—covering areas such as:. Furniture and décor . Bedding and bath . Kitchen and cookware . Small/major appliances . Lighting . Storage/organization . Outdoor furniture and grills . Your job is to make great buys obvious for a wide range of styles and budgets. This is a short-term, project-based opportunity with full flexibility to set your own hours.. Key Responsibilities. Translate shopper needs (style, space, budget, lifestyle) into . well-justified recommendations . with links, prices, pros/cons, and “who this is for.” . Compare across price tiers and retailers; call out . value picks . and . premium standouts . and note availability/return policies. . Consider . fit and logistics . (dimensions/clearances, delivery/assembly, finishes/care, kid/pet friendliness). . Create quick, skimmable buyer’s guides for common use cases (small-apartment sofa, starter cookware set, quiet dishwasher, patio set for a balcony, renter-friendly lighting). . Review and refine AI-suggested picks; correct mistakes, add missing context, and suggest alternatives from reputable retailers. . Qualifications. Hands-on, . buyer-facing . background: showroom or specialty retail, home goods/kitchen stores, appliance sales, category merchandising, or credible editorial/product review experience. Serious enthusiasts with track records also welcome. . Comfortable cross-shopping multiple retailers and price tiers; fluent in linking to trustworthy sources and writing balanced pros/cons. . Inclusive, practical judgment (materials/durability basics, easy care, kid/pet considerations). . Nice to have: professional interior styling education. . Requirements. Remote and asynchronous — work on your own schedule. . Flexible weekly commitment; project flow may vary. . Short-term and project-based, with potential for ongoing work. . You control your methods and schedule; Mercor support team available for inquiries. . Compensation & Contract Terms. $40–$70/hour (USD), depending on demonstrated expertise and depth of work. . Payments for services rendered issued weekly via Stripe Connect. . Independent contractor classification; set your own hours. . Scope and rates may vary by project. . Application Process. Submit your resume to get started. . Complete a short 20-minute AI interview. . Optional: one-question form to highlight your expertise (especially useful for serious enthusiasts without direct professional experience). . Mercor will follow up with next steps based on project availability.