--- title: 'Brand & UI Design Contractor at 829 Studios' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/brand-ui-design-contractor-829-studios-remote-egn8zzvyp230' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-19' --- # Brand & UI Design Contractor at 829 Studios - **Company:** 829 Studios - **Location:** Remote - **Compensation:** $35–$60/hr - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-07-23 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-19 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/829studios/5d711f5c-54de-47ac-b5e5-78e2cc56a283 ## Job description 829 Studios is seeking an experienced Brand & UI Design Contractor to provide senior-level design services on a project or engagement basis. This contractor will collaborate with designated project stakeholders to produce high-quality creative deliverables in alignment with our established approach and processes. Capitalizing on your extensive knowledge of best practices, unwavering dedication to quality, and exceptional communication skills to provide us with best-in-class design outcomes. Scope of Work - Collaborate with UX Strategists and UI Designers to create visually distinctive, user-centered websites aligned with each client’s business goals. - Design responsive desktop/mobile block layouts in Figma using Propel 4.0, including variables, Auto Layout, variants, components, and established design patterns. - Work confidently within Figma variable collections and modes, customizing type, color, spacing, and other styling values within our proprietary design system. - Apply strong visual design principles across the user experience, inclusive of typography, hierarchy, composition, imagery, and responsive behavior. - Incorporate AI tools such as Claude and Figma Agents throughout the design process. - Assemble polished desktop/mobile prototypes in Figma for internal reviews and client presentations. - Prepare organized, dev-ready files, including design system cleanup, annotations, interaction guidance, and responsive considerations. - Participate in weekly client calls and clearly communicate design decisions, rationale, and progress. - Maintain organized design files and documentation to support project handoff and implementation. ## Experience You'll Bring - 6+ years of professional experience providing UI, visual design, and branding services, preferably within an agency or consulting environment. - An impressive portfolio demonstrating expertise in website design, user interface design, branding, and visual identity systems with real-world website projects across a diverse client base. - Expert proficiency in Figma, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop. - A solid grounding in UX/UI methodology, including user flows, content schemas, and interactive prototypes. - Strong command of grids, spacing, hierarchy, and composition, with the ability to create a highly branded visual experience, not just a functional interface. - Able to work independently from a brief, with light oversight and a fast turnaround. - A clear, responsive communicator who can navigate async feedback loops and step into client-facing conversations when needed. - Meticulous attention to detail and a consistently high quality bar across all deliverables. ## What We Believe At 829 Studios, we boldly embrace diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. Our goal: a team rich in backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Why? Because inclusivity powers our brilliance and client success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, creed, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, mental illness, age, ancestry, genetic information, military service, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. ## Who We Are 829 Studios is a Boston-based integrated digital marketing agency with a mission to propel organizations to unlock their full potential and accomplish their most ambitious goals. We harness the power of logic with magic – a balance of data-driven strategy and brand-focused creative. We partner with diverse organizations across various industries and our client list encompasses venture-backed start-ups, publicly traded companies, non-profits, and more. By committing not only to our growth as a company, but the development of our employees and teams’, we have created a collaborative environment that fosters ingenuity and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging values within our community. 829 has been recognized as one of the nation’s top agencies by the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies, Adweek 100 Fastest-Growing Digital Agencies, Boston Business Journal's Fast 50 (Massachusetts' 50 Fastest-Growing Private Companies), HubSpot's Top Digital Agencies list, and a we are and employee-certified Great Place to Work. ## About 829 Studios ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: 829 Studios is a Boston-based tech-enabled digital marketing agency that delivers full-service marketing solutions—from strategy and design to paid media and web development—to drive measurable business growth. - **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by AEA Investors; previously private equity-backed) - **Headquarters**: Boston, Massachusetts, USA - **Founded**: 2007 - **Founders**: Peter Ross (Founding Partner) and Nick Riotto (Co-Founder) ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Advertising Services / Digital Marketing - **Target customers**: B2B, mid-market to enterprise businesses across industries (travel, finance, education, etc.) - **Mission**: “Your success is our success” – the agency positions itself as a true partner in performance, blending consultative strategy with technology expertise. ## Products & Services - **Full-Service Digital Marketing**: Integrated campaigns spanning paid search, paid social, programmatic, SEO, email, and content marketing. - **Web Design & Development**: Custom website builds, UX/UI design, and technical optimization. - **Analytics & Data Science**: Rigorous tracking, attribution, and data-driven optimization across the funnel (Assess → Plan → Build → Measure). - **Strategic Consulting**: Marketing maturity assessments, tech stack audits, and growth playbooks. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of approximately $9.0M (LinkedIn estimate) - **Total Funding**: At least one Private Equity round (2021) and a Secondary Market transaction (2026), culminating in an acquisition by AEA Investors. - **Notable Investors / Partners**: AEA Investors; clients include American Express, PLAY Airlines, and the University of Illinois Gies College of Business. - **Growth Signals**: 225 employees (+21% YoY); 27 active job postings (+170% YoY); operates in 5 countries (US, Costa Rica, Mexico, UK, Germany); 26,625 LinkedIn followers (+35% yearly). ## Competitive Advantages - **Tech-first mindset**: Deep platform expertise (HubSpot, etc.) and proprietary data science methods that outperform standard agency offerings. - **Long-term client partnerships**: High retention driven by transparent communication and shared goals. - **Integrated approach**: Strategy, creative, media, and development under one roof, enabling seamless execution and measurement. ## Strategic Focus - **Perpetual Performance™**: A continuous cycle of assessment, planning, building, and measuring to ensure marketing spend drives real business outcomes. - **AI & innovation**: Actively investing in AI and machine learning capabilities (e.g., work with American Express on AI reputation). - **International expansion**: Growing presence in Europe and Latin America. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & values**: Named a Great Place to Work; values include Growth Oriented, Success Minded, and Inclusivity Focused. Active DEIB committee. - **Work environment**: Flexible – fully remote options available, or work from the centrally located Boston office. - **Benefits**: Premium medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match, generous PTO + Summer Fridays, extended parental leave, commuter benefits, virtual wellness, reproductive health support, and professional development programs (quarterly development days, Lunch & Learns, mentorship). - **Team activities**: Sponsored kickball, volleyball, and softball teams; Slack recognition channels. - **Engineering / tech culture**: Emphasis on data-driven decision-making, modern tech stack (HubSpot, analytics tools), and cross-functional collaboration. ## Sources 1. [829studios.com – About](https://www.829studios.com/about/) 2. [829studios.com – Careers](https://www.829studios.com/careers/) 3. [builtin.com – 829 Studios Profile](https://builtin.com/company/829-studios) 4. [linkedin.com – 829 Studios](https://www.linkedin.com/company/829-studios) 5. 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