Brand & UI Design Contractor

About the Role

829 Studios is seeking an experienced Brand & UI Design Contractor to provide senior-level design services on a project or engagement basis. This contractor will collaborate with designated project stakeholders to produce high-quality creative deliverables while independently determining the methods, processes, and workflow used to complete the work.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with UX Strategists and UI Designers to create visually distinctive, user-centered websites aligned with each client’s business goals.
• Design responsive desktop/mobile block layouts in Figma using Propel 4.0, including variables, Auto Layout, variants, components, and established design patterns.
• Work confidently within Figma variable collections and modes, customizing type, color, spacing, and other styling values within our proprietary design system.
• Apply strong visual design principles across the user experience, inclusive of typography, hierarchy, composition, imagery, and responsive behavior.
• Incorporate AI tools such as Claude and Figma Agents throughout the design process.
• Assemble polished desktop/mobile prototypes in Figma for internal reviews and client presentations.
• Prepare organized, dev-ready files, including design system cleanup, annotations, interaction guidance, and responsive considerations.
• Participate in weekly client calls and clearly communicate design decisions, rationale, and progress.
• Maintain organized design files and documentation to support project handoff and implementation.

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional experience providing UI, visual design, and branding services, preferably within an agency or consulting environment.
• An impressive portfolio demonstrating expertise in website design, user interface design, branding, and visual identity systems with real-world website projects across a diverse client base.
• Expert proficiency in Figma, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop.
• A solid grounding in UX/UI methodology, including user flows, content schemas, and interactive prototypes.
• Strong command of grids, spacing, hierarchy, and composition, with the ability to create a highly branded visual experience, not just a functional interface.
• Able to work independently from a brief, with light oversight and a fast turnaround.
• A clear, responsive communicator who can navigate async feedback loops and step into client-facing conversations when needed.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a consistently high quality bar across all deliverables.

About the Company

829 Studios is a Boston-based integrated digital marketing agency with a mission to propel organizations to unlock their full potential and accomplish their most ambitious goals. We harness the power of logic with magic – a balance of data-driven strategy and brand-focused creative. We partner with diverse organizations across various industries, and our client list encompasses venture-backed start-ups, publicly traded companies, non-profits, and more.

829 has been recognized as one of the nation’s top agencies by the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies, Adweek 100 Fastest-Growing Digital Agencies, Boston Business Journal's Fast 50 (Massachusetts' 50 Fastest-Growing Private Companies), HubSpot's Top Digital Agencies list, and is an employee-certified Great Place to Work.