[Commlist] Graphic designer position open for an auditing AI project funded by Notre Dame-IBM Tech Ethics Lab

Graphic/Visual designer position open for an auditing AI project funded 
by Notre Dame-IBM Tech Ethics Lab *

*Advert posting date: *14th May 2023**

Looking for an independent graphic/visual designer to join a team of 
interdisciplinary researchers working on an auditing AI project funded 
by Notre Dame-IBM Tech Ethics Lab

*Rank and title*: Designer

*Discipline*: Graphic/visual design

*Mode of work*: Part-time/remote/flexible

*Period*: 1^st July 2023 – 31^st Dec 2023 (6 months)

*Joining*: 1^st July 2023

*Salary*: USD 8,000/full project period (~INR 6,50,000/full project 
period) (invoiced monthly or quarterly as per preference). There is also 
a contingency fund for attending international conferences and software 
expenditures. *The work contract will be signed with the University of 
Notre Dame. *

We are looking for a visual designer to join our team of three 
independent researchers for a six-month assignment for the /Audit4SG/ 
project. The project is funded through a grant by the Notre Dame-IBM 
Tech Ethics Lab at the University of Notre Dame.

Grant and project description link. 
<https://techethicslab.nd.edu/call-for-proposals/>

Project page (coming soon) <https://audit4sg.org/>

*Job Description *

The designer will work in a team with two domain experts and a 
full-stack developer to develop a proof-of-concept web tool which will 
build off a knowledge graph/ontology that the domain experts will 
develop. The responsibility of the designer will be to create visual 
vector assets for all components of the web tool. The designer will also 
be expected to think about the web tool’s user design (UX) with the 
team. Iterating, writing up and documenting each stage of the design 
process is encouraged to facilitate academic reflection on the process.

*About the Project *

The project, /Audit4SG: Toward an Ontology of AI Auditing for a Web Tool 
to Generate Customizable AI Auditing Methodologies for AI4SG/ currently 
has three team members, Cheshta Arora, PhD (ORCID 
<https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2470-7783>), Debarun Sarkar (ORCID 
<https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6873-4727>) and Tuhin Bhuyan (Webpage 
<https://projckt.com/>). The team members are based out of Sogndal, 
Norway, Bengaluru and Guwahati, India.

The project aims to develop an ontology of auditing AI, which will be 
used to build an auditing web tool. The target users of the tool are 
external, non-expert AI auditors of AI4SG (AI for Social Good), who will 
be able to generate customizable AI auditing methodologies. Along with 
the custom AI auditing methodology generated by the user, the tool will 
provide the user with a report card noting the pros and cons of the 
chosen AI auditing methodology. The web tool will be a proof of concept 
whose underlying ontology will contribute to the field of relational 
ethics in AI auditing that can account for diverse interests, 
multi-directional processes, multi-scalar networks of actors, 
institutions, data, algorithms, infrastructure, values, and knowledges. 
For heuristic purposes and based on the team’s domain expertise, the 
project will limit itself to three domains of AI4SG: economic 
empowerment, education, and equality and inclusion.

*Experience *

Application is open to both formally trained or self-trained individuals 
who can demonstrate the required skills and self-driven initiatives.

*Skills *

  * Familiarity with contemporary design software to generate vector
    assets: Adobe Suite/Photoshop/InDesign/Illustrator/Fonts/open-source
    alternatives, etc.
  * Knowledge of or familiarity with working alongside a web developer
    is an advantage.
  * Communication skill is essential to be able to converse across
    disciplines. (Note: We are not asking for English language skills
    but for someone interested in communicating/exchanging difficult
    concepts across disciplines). The team can speak and understand
    Assamese, Bengali, English, Hindi and Punjabi.
  * Academic writing skills are preferred but not necessary. We hope to
    co-author HCI and/or design papers with the designer.
  * Interest in the fields of human-computer interaction (HCI) or AI
    ethics is an advantage.
  * Contrarian aesthetic sensibilities are appreciated and encouraged.
*Expectations*

As independent researchers, we work on our rhythm and routine. We do not 
believe in micromanaging as a team and believe in demonstrating work 
through output rather than the hours put in. As a designer, you would 
catch up with the team on a weekly or fortnightly meeting depending on 
the work's intensity and nature. The designer should be self-driven, 
able to manage their work themselves and meet deadlines as needed.

*Contact for Application*

Please send in your CV with a cover letter mentioning any relevant 
portfolio details or links to previous work, including any academic 
texts (if any). In the cover letter please mention why you would like to 
join the project.

Address the email to both, Cheshta Arora, cheshtaarora[at]outlook[dot]in 
(ORCID <https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2470-7783>) and Debarun Sarkar 
debarun[at]outlook[dot]com (ORCID 
<https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6873-4727>). Use the subject line: 
‘Designer Application for Audit4SG’.

We will review the applications on a rolling basis till 15^th June until 
we find someone suitable. Please apply at the earliest for a faster 
response.

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