Production Designer (Freelance)

United States
Design – Jam /
Contract /
Remote
Instrument is a remote-first digital product and brand experience agency with over 200 talented people across four teams, each focused on a core offering and dedicated to producing best-in-class work. Our shift to a fully remote model has amplified our ability to foster creativity, build strong relationships, and engage with clients in dynamic ways. This flexibility has not only strengthened our company culture but also enabled us to embrace diverse perspectives. We remain deeply committed to career advancement, personal support, and ensuring a healthy work-life balance for everyone we hire.

Durations: 10/21-12/20
Hours: 40 hrs/week 

We’re seeking a Production Designer with a solid understanding of UI/UX and web design to join our team. This role goes beyond attention to detail—you’ll need expertise in content management systems (preferably Contentful), production design, and user experience to ensure the seamless presentation of assets.

In this position, you’ll manage and upload content, replicate assets, and work closely within the design-to-development workflow to maintain consistency across projects. The ideal candidate is thorough, precise, and able to balance multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with the flexibility for some evening and weekend work.

If you’re passionate about web design, meticulous about details, and ready to jump into a dynamic role, we’d love to hear from you!

What You'll Do

    • Content Management: Accurately enter, format, and publish content within the CMS, ensuring alignment with existing best practices and project requirements.
    • Production Design: Lead the creation and editing of digital assets, such as a data visualization using design tools (e.g.Figma) to support content presentation.
    • Quality Assurance: Perform thorough quality checks on content and assets for accuracy, consistency, and visual appeal across multiple devices and browsers.
    • Attention to Detail: Maintain a high level of attention to detail to identify and correct any content or design errors before final publication.
    • Collaboration: Work closely with producers, designers and developers to ensure seamless implementation and timely delivery of content.
    • Adaptability: Thrive in a fast-paced environment, adapting to changing priorities and deadlines, including some evening and weekend work as required.
    • Continuous Improvement: Contribute to process optimization for content entry, asset management, and QA best practices.

What You Bring

    • Experience with Contentful.
    • Strong production design skills, with high proficiency Figma.
    • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance.
    • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
    • Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends when needed.
    • Strong communication skills to effectively liaise with team members across various departments.

    • Preferred Qualifications:
    • Experience in a fast-paced digital environment.
    • Knowledge of HTML/CSS is a plus.
    • Prior experience in quality assurance or content review.

Pay Range

    • The expected pay range for this role is $40-$60 per hour