--- title: 'Extended Talent Network at Viget' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/extended-talent-network-viget-united-states-svze035j6cyy' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-18' --- # Extended Talent Network at Viget - **Company:** Viget - **Location:** United States - **Employment:** contract - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-07-01 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-18 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/viget/7c00d973-309a-46aa-80cc-48426274e5fc ## Job description Viget is an independent digital agency that has been designing and building digital products and platforms since 1999. We partner with some of the best independent practitioners in the world to take on ambitious, high-impact work. We're always looking to grow our extended talent network with the right people. If you're an experienced freelancer / contractor who does exceptional work and wants to do more alongside a team that cares deeply about craft, please submit your information. Our extended team has helped us accomplish some incredible things, including: - Launching category-defining products for Robinhood, accelerating growth and setting the design benchmark for consumer fintech - Forging the design foundation and strategy for a scrappy, early-stage startup - Crafting highly interactive microsites that educate and inform for clients like Google, The Ad Council, and the National Park Foundation - Turning emerging business opportunities into tangible products for a Fortune 100 insurance company's innovation incubator. Contractors tend to excel with Viget when they: - Have at least 5 years of professional experience in their area of expertise - Have prior experience working at an agency, or as a freelancer or embedded contractor - Can independently drive complex projects from concept to completion, balancing function, aesthetics, and usability along the way - Take pride in what they do, consistently delivering high quality work with notable polish and excellent attention to detail - Meet deadlines and are considerate of clients’ budgets and timelines - Are responsive, proactive, and effective communicators (written and verbal) - Collaborate exceptionally well with stakeholders, from cross-discipline peers to C-level executives - Engage with new technologies with open-minded curiosity and are eager to educate their teams about industry-leading ways to strategize, design, and build. Please note: while we are able to contract with talent located outside of the U.S., the majority of project and client teams require significant daily overlap (5-8 hours) with U.S. timezones. ## About Viget ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Viget is a digital product design and development agency that partners with organizations to create strategy, design, and engineering solutions that make the digital world better for everyone. - **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped, no external funding rounds identified) - **Headquarters**: Falls Church, Virginia, USA (Washington, DC metro area) - **Founded**: 1999 - **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed in available sources (the two founders are mentioned on the careers page but names are not given; the company is co-founded by Brian S. and another) ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Digital product design, web & mobile development, strategy consulting, UX/UI design, CMS implementation, non-profit digital services - **Target customers**: B2B, enterprises, non-profits, startups, government-adjacent organizations (e.g., National Parks Foundation, Flipboard, Standard AI) - **Mission/Purpose statement**: "We see the digital world as an essential part of the ‘real’ world. We approach tech problems with curiosity, empathy, and a belief that we can come up with solutions that make the world a better place for everyone." ## Products & Services - **Strategy**: Product strategy, digital roadmap, user research, market analysis, brand positioning. - **Design**: User experience design, interface design, prototyping, design systems, visual design. - **Engineering/Development**: Full-stack web development, mobile apps, CMS (content management systems), API integrations, cloud architecture. - **Viget Hearth** (In-Office Planning Solution): A product for hybrid companies to plan in‑office days – see `hearth.viget.com` (mentioned on homepage). ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not disclosed (private, bootstrapped) - **Key Metric**: ~70 employees (BuiltIn, 2025) ; founded in 1999 – a stable, long‑standing agency with consistent growth. - **Notable Clients/Partners**: National Parks Foundation (NationalParks.org), Flipboard, Standard AI, plus many others listed on their work page. - **Growth Signals**: Expanded to four US offices (Falls Church HQ, Durham, Boulder, Chattanooga) and a remote‑first policy; added new product (Hearth) in 2024/2025; 1,500 hours of pro bono service in 2020; DEI strategic plan implemented over 2 years. ## Competitive Advantages - **Decades of experience**: 25+ years in digital product creation gives them deep, battle‑tested expertise. - **Culture longevity**: Over a third of the team has been at Viget for 5+ years – a strong indicator of employee satisfaction and retention. - **Flexible work model**: Pre‑ and post‑Covid, they intentionally balance in‑office collaboration (well‑designed offices) with remote work; all offices are designed for community, not just desk space. - **DEI integration**: Formal Employee Resource Groups (Employees of Color, LGBTQIA+, Mental Wellness) and a DEI Advisory Committee that influences hiring, promotion, and client work. - **Commitment to quality**: They describe their hiring as "deliberately slow" and focus on sustainable workloads. ## Strategic Focus - **Intentional growth**: Hiring slowly to maintain culture and quality; expanding remote options while preserving office communities. - **DEI as a core business practice**: DEI is embedded in recruiting, marketing, delivery, and community engagement (pro bono work, portfolio reviews for underrepresented groups). - **New product development**: Launching and iterating on Hearth (hybrid workplace tool) as both an internal tool and commercial offering. - **Continued client diversity**: Serving enterprises, non‑profits, and startups across multiple sectors. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: "You should love your job. Your co-workers should inspire and support you. Your clients should motivate and appreciate you." Emphasis on work‑life balance, continuous learning, and community. - **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Strongly hybrid – offices in Falls Church, Durham, Boulder, Chattanooga, plus fully remote options. Regular in‑person gatherings for remote teammates (a few times per year). - **Benefits**: - Financial: competitive salary, annual raises, 401(k) match up to 4%. - Healthcare: 100% of health & dental insurance for employee and family. - Time off: 9 paid holidays, 15 days PTO (20 after 2 years), 2 community service days. - Tools: 27" displays, choice of MacBook Air/Pro, $30/month AI tool stipend. - Professional development: annual conference stipend, internal micro‑classes, self‑directed project time. - **DEI**: Active ERGs, DEI Advisory Committee, pro‑bono work for underrepresented communities. - **Notable**: "We maintain a drug‑free workplace. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer work visa sponsorship at this time." (Careers page) ## Sources 1. [Viget Careers](https://www.viget.com/careers) 2. [Viget Homepage](https://www.viget.com/) 3. [Viget About](https://www.viget.com/about) 4. [BuiltIn – Viget](https://builtin.com/company/viget) 5. [Viget Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion](https://www.viget.com/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) ## Other roles at Viget - [Project & Product Manager Intern (2027)](https://feeny.ai/job/project-product-manager-intern-2027-viget-boulder-dmf3ggy67hpk) — Boulder, CO - [Software Developer Intern (2027)](https://feeny.ai/job/software-developer-intern-2027-viget-boulder-cf7zxdxz0knt) — Boulder, CO - [Product & Web Designer Intern (2027)](https://feeny.ai/job/product-web-designer-intern-2027-viget-boulder-5e747fvzxn5c) — Boulder, CO