Brand & UI Design Contractor

Remotedxb; Dubai; On-site; AED 330,517 - 440,690; Full time

Job summary

829 Studios is a Boston-based integrated digital marketing agency that balances data-driven strategy with brand-focused creative. They partner with diverse organizations, including venture-backed start-ups and publicly traded companies, to help them unlock their full potential.

The Senior UI/Visual Designer will collaborate with UX strategists and UI designers to craft visually distinctive, user-centered websites, build responsive layouts in Figma, and assemble polished prototypes for client

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in UI, visual design, and branding.
• Agency or consulting environment experience preferred.
• Impressive portfolio demonstrating website design, UI, and visual identity systems.
• Expert proficiency in Figma, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop.
• Solid grounding in UX/UI methodology, user flows, and interactive prototypes.
• Strong command of grids, spacing, hierarchy, and composition.
• Ability to work independently with light oversight and fast turnaround.
• Excellent communication skills for async feedback and client-facing conversations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with UX Strategists and UI Designers to create visually distinctive, user-centered websites
• Design responsive desktop/mobile block layouts in Figma using Propel 4.0, including variables, Auto Layout, and components
• Work within Figma variable collections and modes to customize styling values within a proprietary design system
• Apply visual design principles including typography, hierarchy, composition, and imagery
• Incorporate AI tools such as Claude and Figma Agents into the design process
• Assemble polished desktop/mobile prototypes in Figma for reviews and presentations
• Prepare organized, dev-ready files with annotations and interaction guidance
• Participate in weekly client calls to communicate design decisions and progress

Skills

UI design

Visual design

Branding

Prototyping

Client communication

Tools

Figma

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with UX Strategists and UI Designers to create visually distinctive, user-centered websites
• Design responsive desktop/mobile block layouts in Figma using Propel 4.0, including variables, Auto Layout, and components
• Work within Figma variable collections and modes to customize styling values within a proprietary design system
• Apply visual design principles including typography, hierarchy, composition, and imagery
• Incorporate AI tools such as Claude and Figma Agents into the design process
• Assemble polished desktop/mobile prototypes in Figma for reviews and presentations
• Prepare organized, dev-ready files with annotations and interaction guidance
• Participate in weekly client calls to communicate design decisions and progress

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional experience in UI, visual design, and branding
• Agency or consulting environment experience preferred
• Impressive portfolio demonstrating website design, UI, and visual identity systems
• Expert proficiency in Figma, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop
• Solid grounding in UX/UI methodology, user flows, and interactive prototypes
• Strong command of grids, spacing, hierarchy, and composition
• Ability to work independently with light oversight and fast turnaround
• Excellent communication skills for async feedback and client-facing conversations

About the Company

829 Studios is a Boston-based integrated digital marketing agency that balances data-driven strategy with brand-focused creative. They partner with diverse organizations, including venture-backed start-ups and publicly traded companies, to help them unlock their full potential.