Freelance designers will collaborate to create digital experiences, including product designs, websites, and brand visuals while working with cross-functional teams.
Instrument is a digitally native design and technology company built to help brands unlock their full potential. Since 2005, our team of makers, thinkers, and storytellers has partnered with leading brands like Google, Nike, Uber, ŌURA, and Eventbrite to craft digital experiences that create impact and drive results.
Unlike traditional agencies, we don’t just design—we build. Our work lives at the intersection of taste and technology, powered by curiosity, thoughtful curation, and a commitment to delivering the most fitting solution for every brief. We bring this to life across three core offerings: Brand, Marketing, and Product.
As a member of our freelance network, you’ll collaborate with our teams to bring bold ideas to life—whether launching new brands, building digital products, or shaping experiences that move people. We welcome collaborators from all backgrounds and experiences who share our curiosity, creativity, and care for craft.
We believe great work comes from diverse perspectives and shared purpose. If you’re passionate about learning, experimenting, and making work that matters, we’d love to hear from you.
We're building our network of freelance Product Designers, Brand Designers, and Visual Designers who are interested in partnering with Instrument on future engagements.
Our work spans digital products, websites, brand experiences, campaigns, storytelling, and emerging digital platforms. As a result, we're looking for designers with a variety of backgrounds who are comfortable collaborating across disciplines and contributing at different stages of the design process.
While project needs vary, we're particularly interested in connecting with designers who are available to support opportunities in the near term.
What You Might Work On
- Designing digital product experiences and marketing websites
- Creating visual systems and brand expressions across digital touchpoints
- Developing concepts, storyboards, and visual narratives
- Partnering with Creative Directors, Design Directors, and cross-functional teams to bring ideas to life
- Collaborating with motion designers, strategists, writers, and technologists
- Building prototypes, motion studies, and presentation-ready design work
- Extending and documenting design systems and component libraries
What We're Looking For
- Experience designing digital products, websites, brands, or campaigns
- Strong visual design, typography, and layout skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with distributed teams
- Experience presenting work and incorporating feedback from stakeholders
- Proficiency with Figma and modern design workflows
- A portfolio demonstrating thoughtful craft and problem-solving
What We Offer
The expected contract pay range: $50-110 per hour. Contract compensation is determined by location, experience, and skillset. We have three regional pay ranges that are adjusted for cost of living (US1 +15%, US2 +7.5%, US3 Base), *learn more about our pay philosophy and cost of living adjustments.
Benefits may be available in accordance with applicable law and company policy, including eligibility based on hours worked and duration of assignment.
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