Data Annotation Specialist (Computer Vision) Location: Texas or Remote Industry: Enterprise Grocery Retail Type: 6 Month contract w/ extension Overview: Brooksource is seeking a detail-oriented Data Annotation Specialist to support a high-impact enterprise retail computer vision initiative. This role involves both image annotation and quality assurance. You will work with a team deploying AI-powered models across hundreds of physical stores, helping ensure training and validation data is accurate and production-ready. You will use CVAT, an open-source computer vision annotation tool, to label objects in images and video, review outputs, and identify false positives in model predictions. . Responsibilities: • Annotate product images and in-store camera frames using CVAT (bounding boxes, classifications) • Review and verify model outputs for accuracy (true vs. false positives) • Provide QA feedback on annotations to maintain consistency and labeling standards • Generate summary reports using Excel or similar tools • Work closely with engineering stakeholders to align on image labeling priorities and schema • Contribute to the model feedback loop to support ongoing model improvement Required Skills: • Hands-on experience with CVAT or similar annotation tools (Labelbox, V7, Supervisely, etc.) • Familiarity with bounding boxes, object classification, and basic computer vision workflows • Experience performing manual image review or working with ML datasets • Strong attention to detail and consistency • Proficiency with Excel for reporting and basic data analysis • Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment • U.S.-based and authorized to work (due to data handling requirements) Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in retail, grocery, or product recognition computer vision projects • Familiarity with machine learning development workflows (training, testing, validation) • Prior QA, data review, or annotation team leadership experience