Senior Product Designer – Contract, Design Director

atInstrumentRemoteUS flagUnited StatesFreelanceArt DirectorSenior$61 – $120/hour

Posted 16 hours ago

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

πŸ“‹ Description

β€’ Create refined digital product experiences for both desktop and mobile platforms.

β€’ Convert user journeys, product specifications, and creative direction into flows, interfaces, and prototypes.

β€’ Develop, enhance, and document design systems based on components, which include patterns, specifications, and reusable assets.

β€’ Implement design systems across various templates and surfaces while pinpointing gaps and areas for enhancement.

β€’ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to harmonize user needs, brand representation, technical viability, accessibility, and delivery constraints.

β€’ Showcase work and explain design choices during internal and client presentations.

β€’ Work alongside engineering teams to ensure the intended user experience is realized.

β€’ For engagements at the Design Director level, oversee design quality throughout a workstream, mentor designers, and build trust with senior client partners.


⛳️ Requirements

β€’ Extensive experience in designing digital products, services, or intricate responsive web experiences.

β€’ A portfolio that reflects strong visual craftsmanship along with solid UX and systems thinking.

β€’ Advanced proficiency in Figma, including components, variables, libraries, prototyping, and effective documentation practices.

β€’ Experience in constructing or expanding practical design systems.

β€’ Ability to work from foundational strategy, information architecture, or established creative direction.

β€’ Comprehensive understanding of accessibility and the creation of inclusive, user-friendly experiences across devices.

β€’ Capability to work autonomously, manage a defined workstream, and communicate proactively.

β€’ Effective and constructive collaboration with designers, strategists, technologists, producers, and clients.

β€’ Portfolio showcasing examples of product, platform, responsive web, or systems work.


🏝️ Benefits

β€’ Benefits may be available in accordance with applicable laws and company policies, including eligibility based on hours worked and the duration of assignment.

β€’ Contract pay adjusted according to regional cost-of-living variations (US1 +15%, US2 +7.5%, US3 Base).

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