What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Data Scanner – Freelance position at Mapsted?
Summary
We are building a large-scale retail data project and are looking for
freelancers based in the United States to help us collect in-store data. The work involves visiting local grocery and retail stores, walking through the store, and capturing data using a scanning app on your iPhone Pro (models 12, 13, 14, 15, or 16 — regular Pro or Pro Max).
This is not mystery shopping or sales — it’s a straightforward data collection task. You will receive clear step-by-step instructions on how to capture the data, including where to walk, how to hold your phone, and how to upload results.
Requirements
✅ Comfortable walking through stores and scanning the layout
✅ Owns one of the following iPhone models (required for LiDAR scanning):
iPhone 12 Pro / Pro Max
iPhone 13 Pro / Pro Max
iPhone 14 Pro / Pro Max
iPhone 15 Pro / Pro Max
iPhone 16 Pro / Pro Max
✅Reliable internet connection (to upload scan files)
✅Ability to follow detailed instructions carefully
✅Professional, discreet, and respectful when in public stores
Nice to Have
Previous gig work (TaskRabbit, Field Agent, mystery shopping, etc.)
Experience using scanning apps (Polycam, Matterport, 3D scanning, etc.)
Flexibility to cover multiple stores in your area
What We Provide
Full training (video guide)
Scanning app access (we cover licensing if needed)
Support team available to answer questions
Job Types: Contract, Temporary
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $15 - $20
