Instrument

Freelance Product and Brand Designers – Join Our Network

United States full-time Mid $50 - $110
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Salary listed Curated
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About the role

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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Technology & IT Content Writing Digital Marketing Figma Freelance Product Mid level

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Freelance Product and Brand Designers – Join Our Network role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Instrument?
  3. Which of Content Writing, Digital Marketing and Figma have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with Content Writing, Digital Marketing and Figma.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
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I am interested in the Freelance Product and Brand Designers – Join Our Network role because I can bring practical experience in Content Writing, Digital Marketing and Figma, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Instrument needs from this hire.

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