
25 Surprising Remote Jobs You Can Do From Home
We post thousands of remote jobs on FlexJobs in fields that aren’t especially shocking, such as writing, software creation, and graphic design.
However, we also have some unusual career opportunities for people looking for work versatility in unusual fields.
We’ve compiled a list of 25 surprising remote jobs below.
These positions highlight the diversity of remote employment and the variety of roles available on FlexJobs.
Even if some of these positions are no longer available, they’re a perfect example of the variety of remote jobs available.
1. Demographer – Observer of Space
The Demographer would conduct data analysis for local municipalities in order to assist them in developing detailed community strategy strategies.
2. Athleisure by a designer
The Designer will study and recognize emerging trends in active and performance wear silhouettes, forms, fabrics, details, and colors.
Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills are required.
3. Painter (Digital)
The Digital Painter will collaborate with writers to create immersive stories.
Photoshop skills are needed, as well as an understanding of color and dramatic lighting, as well as a good sense of volume and 3-dimensional space.
4. Video Journalist
To work on the company’s social media site, the Video Correspondent should be a food enthusiast and expert.
Must be able to film twice a month on a chosen topic (based on subject matter expertise), own a smartphone with a working camera, and promote the content on social media.
The ability to write scripts is a bonus, but it isn’t needed.
5. Translator of Finance and Banking
Applicants must be able to communicate in two languages: German and French.
Financial, legal, and banking materials will be translated from English into the target language by translators.
6. Photographic Director
By overseeing and facilitating photoshoots, commissioning photographers, and archiving images, the Head of Photography will drive campaign production.
7. Hiking Group Manager
By attending meetings, organizing hikes and meet-ups, contacting influencers to turn them into brand ambassadors, and assisting the PR team with media promotions and event schedules, the Hiking Community Manager helps to develop the komoot user community.
8. Stylist for the Home
The Home Stylist creates interior design plans for clients via the internet.
Purchasing furniture and decor from a variety of retailers, the brand recognition across social media, and keeping current on interior design news and trends are just a few of the responsibilities.
9. Administrative and Hospitality Assistant
The Hospitality and Administrative Assistant prepares operational reports, interacts with visitors and vendors, and facilitates wine tastings.
10. Librarian
As a mentor, the Librarian can provide online university students with reference resources.
A master’s degree from an ALA-accredited institution is required.
11. Associate Lyrics
The Lyrics Associate transcribes and syncs new music releases correctly and absolutely.
Other transcriptions will be checked and edited for accuracy and completeness.
12. Asset Generalist, Modeling
The Asset Generalist will create projects for feature films, television shows, and commercials.
A keen eye for creating realistic models, including UV formation, is needed.
13. Music Research Specialist
By reviewing and finding any missing identifications on records, checking the quality of the data, and reviewing QA reports to identify monitoring problems, the Music Research Specialist ensures that the Mediabase music research data is reliable and detailed
14. Lead of the Navy Readiness Development Program
You will lead the Chemical Biological Defense (CBD) Fit Test Team, perform mask fit testing and fitting for chemical protection ensembles, and facilitate the deployment of field teams to conduct mask fit tests and sizing for sailors in this leadership role.
15. Fact Checker for Success Marketing
The Success Marketing Fact Checker double-checks exaggerated statements.
16. Props Maker
The Props Artist is a video game props artist who designs high-quality props. You must have experience with hard surface modeling, a sharp eye for spatial composition, and a good working knowledge of 3ds Max and Photoshop while working with and without concept art.
17. Photographer/Prop Stylist
Photographers can capture exclusive images to accompany a variety of posts.
One hero image is required for each post.
18. Chef de cuisine (Recipe Developer)
The Recipe Creator is in charge of main strategic food releases and initiatives from start to finish. New product and current product creation, facilitation of new ingredient testing, and ensuring accuracy with prep and cook times are among the responsibilities.
19. Senior Traffic Engineer
All facets of traffic engineering must be well-understood by the Senior Traffic Engineer.
You will tutor Traffic Engineers and assist project managers in moving the project forward.
Applicants who are familiar with the design criteria in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland are favored.
20. Specialist in simulations
The virtual avatars and output will be puppeteered by the simulation specialist.
21. Transcreators
You will transcreate, copyright, and proofread artistic campaigns in the target country as a transcreator (not to be confused with a translator).
22. Teleradiologist
Teleradiologists must have completed an approved residency program in the United States, be board-certified or Board qualified by the ABR or VBR, be eligible for hospital credentialing, and possess at least one state license.
23. TeleScribe
During patient experiences, the TeleScribe watches doctors and records on their behalf, like entering details into the patient’s chart.
24. Video Host
The Video Host must have a keen interest in gaming and meme culture, as well as be comfortable on camera, while working as a host for the company’s YouTube channel, website, and social media. To capture images, applicants must have their own camera.
25. Artist for Visual Effects and Post-Production
The Artist can design 2D objects, change the final sound, and produce special effects.
Working with slot machines or other types of casino games is a plus.
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