Production Designer, Web & Design Systems (Freelance)

Instrument is a remote-first digital product and brand experience agency with a team of over 200 talented individuals, organized across four specialized teams. Each team brings its expertise to life through best-in-class work, crafting transformative experiences for our clients. Our shift to a fully remote model has opened new doors for creativity, flexibility, and stronger client relationships. This approach not only strengthens our culture but also allows us to embrace diverse voices, perspectives, and ideas.

Instrument is searching for a detail-oriented Production Designer to support a high-volume web design system translation effort for one of our digital product clients. The work involves translating 24 existing desktop webpage designs into an established, component-based design system. All components and visual guidelines will be mapped ahead of time, so the primary focus will be on accurate application of templates, thoughtful alignment, and consistent visual execution across all pages. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on clean files, precision, and systemized design.

This contract role will run from August 4 through September 20, 2025, and will require approximately 40 hours/week of remote work.

• Apply an existing design system to a large set of desktop webpage layouts in Figma
• Translate visual designs into production-ready comps using predefined templates and components
• Follow a structured process to ensure design consistency and accuracy across 24 page designs
• Partner with a Lead Designer and Project Manager to prioritize deliverables and review progress
• Ensure visual alignment with existing templates, spacing, grids, typography, and imagery
• Maintain organized Figma files with strong naming conventions and layered structure
• Flag inconsistencies or component gaps to the internal team when needed

• A strong eye for detail and visual consistency, especially in production-oriented design work
• Demonstrated experience working within established design systems and component libraries
• Proficiency in Figma with a focus on system-driven layout execution
• The ability to interpret specifications and execute against them with minimal deviation
• A portfolio that showcases production design work, including multi-page layouts or system-driven projects
• Clear, responsive communication and comfort working on a structured, deadline-driven timeline
• Familiarity with web accessibility considerations and responsive design best practices

• The expected pay range for this role is $61-78 per hour , but will depend on the level in which you are engaged
• Our company has three regional pay bands that it adheres to depending on your location, we reference them as US 1, US 2, and US 3.
• US 3 is our base pay. Examples of cities in US 3 are Portland, Houston and Miami.
• US 2 pay is 7.5% higher than US 3 to meet the market rates. Examples of cities in US 2 are Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle.
• US 1 pay is 15% higher than US 3 to meet market rates. Examples of cities in US 1 are Brooklyn and San Francisco.
• If you are curious which region you are in, please apply and get connected with our recruiting team!