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.
Capitalizing on your extensive knowledge of best practices, unwavering dedication to quality, and exceptional communication skills to provide us with best-in-class design outcomes.
What You’ll Do
Design and deliver high-quality website UI, visual design systems, and brand identity assets for assigned client engagements.
Collaborate with project stakeholders, including creative, strategy, development, and client teams, to achieve project objectives.
Translate business goals, user needs, and brand strategy into thoughtful, visually compelling design solutions.
Develop wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups using industry-standard design tools.
Present design concepts and rationale to clients and internal stakeholders, incorporating feedback into final deliverables.
Participate in client meetings and project discussions as needed to support successful project outcomes.
Deliver design assets and project milestones according to mutually agreed-upon timelines.
Manage assigned work independently while communicating project status, potential risks, and timeline considerations proactively.
Maintain organized design files and documentation to support project handoff and implementation.
Provide professional feedback during design reviews and contribute ideas that improve creative quality and project outcomes.
Recommend enhancements to design processes, workflows, and best practices based on industry expertise.
Stay current on evolving design trends, accessibility standards, emerging technologies, and user experience best practices.
What You’ll Bring
6+ years of professional experience providing UI, visual design, and branding services, preferably within an agency or consulting environment.
A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in website design, user interface design, branding, and visual identity systems.
Expert proficiency in Figma, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop.
Strong understanding of UI/UX best practices, including user research, personas, user journeys, information architecture, wireframing, prototyping, and usability principles.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex business objectives into intuitive, visually engaging user experiences.
Excellent visual design skills, including typography, layout, hierarchy, spacing, color theory, and composition.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting design concepts to clients and stakeholders.
Ability to adapt communication and presentation style to meet the needs of diverse clients and project teams.
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple engagements and meet agreed-upon deadlines.
Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to delivering polished, high-quality work.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Commitment to staying current with evolving design tools, accessibility standards, and industry best practices.
What We Believe
At 829 Studios, we boldly embrace diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. Our goal: a team rich in backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Why? Because inclusivity powers our brilliance and client success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, creed, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, mental illness, age, ancestry, genetic information, military service, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Who We Are
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. By committing not only to our growth as a company, but the development of our employees and teams’, we have created a collaborative environment that fosters ingenuity and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging values within our community. 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 a we are and employee-certified Great Place to Work.