Instrument partners with ambitious companies to create brand experiences that drive real change. We’ve built this as a place where people can do the best work of their careers, thoughtfully and sustainably. Designers here work in focused, multidisciplinary teams alongside strategists, writers, creative technologists, and producers. Shared ownership and high standards define how we work. We’re looking for a Senior Designer with a strong web focus and a deep understanding of brand. This role centers on crafting expressive, scalable digital experiences. It requires someone who can translate brand into the web with clarity and intention, balancing storytelling and systems thinking to create work that is cohesive, expressive, and extensible. The work spans product-driven, marketing, and editorial web experiences, at times intersecting across these modes. It requires careful attention to UI/UX and how users move through, interpret, and engage with an experience. Clear hierarchy, thoughtful interaction, and usability are fundamental. Experience partnering with product teams and bringing product thinking into the web layer is highly encouraged, particularly when shaping how product narratives are communicated through digital experiences. Success in this position means shaping work from concept ideation through final implementation. In partnership with strategy, site architecture and content frameworks are defined with clarity and intent. In close collaboration with technologists, ideas are realized with precision. Meaningful ownership of component systems and brand assets ensures the work scales and translates seamlessly into build. Above all, you bring ambition and curiosity about where digital experiences are headed - with a clear point of view and a drive to push the craft forward. What You'll Do Deliver strategic design solutions across brand and digital experiences. Partner with strategy to shape site architecture, content structure, and narrative frameworks. Translate brand foundations into scalable, well-documented web systems and component libraries. Define and evolve UI/UX patterns that strengthen clarity, storytelling, and usability. Use prototyping to explore and validate interaction ideas, ensuring narrative, usability, and craft evolve together. Produce brand assets and artifacts that support implementation across digital touchpoints. Integrate product thinking into web experiences to better connect with users. Partner closely with development to ensure thoughtful, high-quality implementation. Account for accessibility, performance, and scalability throughout the design process. Present work clearly, internally and externally, articulating intent and impact. Elevate craft and set a high standard across projects teams. What You'll Bring

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description First & Third is a fully remote boutique web design and development agency specializing in UX/UI, development, and strategy for ecommerce and content-driven brands. We’re looking for a part-time contract Web Designer to support client work and internal initiatives. This role will report directly to our lead designer and is focused on executional design support, including wireframes, UI production, and maintaining clean, developer-ready Figma files. You’ll help translate strategic direction and design feedback into polished, production-ready work, enabling the design team to operate more efficiently and at a higher strategic level. What you’ll do - Design responsive web experiences based on provided strategy, direction, and feedback - Create and iterate on wireframes → high-fidelity UI → polished prototypes - Set up and maintain clean, scalable Figma files (components, libraries, naming conventions) - Implement design feedback efficiently across multiple breakpoints and templates - Extend existing design systems and build new components/modules - Prepare production-ready assets and clean handoffs for developers - Collaborate closely with the lead designer, strategists, PMs, and engineers in Slack + Figma Qualifications - 3–5+ years of professional web or product design experience - Experience working in a web or digital agency environment with multiple clients and fast-moving timelines - Strong UX fundamentals (layout, hierarchy, accessibility, responsive design) - Expert in Figma (components, auto layout, design systems) - Experience with Adobe CC - Experience preparing assets for development (image formats, specs, performance awareness) - Comfortable incorporating AI-assisted design tools (generative imagery, workflow automation, etc.) to accelerate production - Clear written + verbal communication - Working knowledge of HTML/CSS and how layouts translate to code - Experience working remotely and managing your own time - Portfolio of shipped web work Requirements - Takes ownership and follows through - Asks smart questions before jumping to solutions - Balances speed with craft - Can juggle multiple projects without dropping details - Communicates proactively Hiring Process - Apply with resume + portfolio + brief web design experience summary - Intro conversation - Design interview with the lead designer - Contract offer Company Description First & Third helps organizations turn strategy into high-impact digital experiences. We’ve partnered with teams like LeanIn.Org, Facebook, Billboard, Girls Who Code, and The Hollywood Reporter. We are proud to be a WordPress VIP partner and Shopify Plus agency.

• Support web design needs across Calendly's marketing site, Help Center, and learning experiences • Animate creative assets: hero treatments, ambient backgrounds, and product concept visualizations using Rive or a similar tool • Design scroll-driven experiences • Collaborate on creating a new web motion system • Ensure accessibility and performance • Collaborate with engineering partners on implementation

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand project requirements and business goals. • Update and enhance existing designs to improve user experience and business outcomes. • Work with tools like Figma (primarily), Photoshop, Illustrator, and other relevant platforms to achieve project goals. • Maintain clear organization and structure across all design and working files. • Document processes, workflows, and best practices for future reference. • Execute all visual design stages from concept to final hand-off to engineering teams. • Conceptualize original website design ideas that simplify complex user journeys and challenges. • Create wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows, and site maps to communicate interaction and design ideas effectively. • Prepare design plans and present website structures and concepts to stakeholders. • Create compelling presentations that visually communicate ideas, strategies, and visions. • Present and defend designs and key deliverables to peers, stakeholders, and management. • Assist in the development and implementation of new brand identities across various digital formats. • Provide thought leadership on web design best practices and emerging digital trends. • Revamp or build upon existing digital experiences to support business growth objectives. • Establish and promote design guidelines, standards, and best practices across projects. • Conduct design reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members. • Develop and maintain robust web style guides for consumer-facing and business-facing products. • Collaborate with SEO or technical specialists to ensure website structures are SEO-friendly where applicable. • Stay up to date with emerging design tools, technologies, and trends. • Manage project timelines effectively and consistently meet deadlines. • Participate in project planning sessions and technical discussions with cross-functional teams. • Support and mentor junior designers while helping maintain a high standard of design quality across projects.