Sanctuary Computer is a technology and design studio operating more like a restaurant than a traditional agency — prioritizing comfort, hospitality, and thoughtful craftsmanship in everything they build. 

Working across design, branding, and engineering, the studio has partnered with globally recognized brands including Nike, General Electric, The Nobel Prize, Herman Miller, Adobe, and many others. Their culture values artistic integrity, strong morals, and a collaborative spirit.  

garden3d is a worker-owned creative collective innovating across branding, digital products, IoT devices, and cross-platform applications. The team shares profits, open-sources ideas, invests in new ventures, and prioritizes community-building. 

Clients include Google, Stripe, Figma, MIT, Mozilla, Etsy, The Nobel Prize, and more. The collective is also behind products like Light Phone and Mill, and operates a decentralized global community space called Index Space.  

Role Overview 

We are seeking contract-based Senior and Director-Level Product Designers who can lead complex product design initiatives from discovery through implementation. 

You will collaborate directly with clients and cross-functional teams, working across industries such as eCommerce, connected hardware, AI-driven interfaces, and digital platforms.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead the full product design lifecycle from research to launch
  
  
• Translate business objectives and user needs into intuitive solutions
  
  
• Create user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs
  
  
• Maintain visual consistency and adherence to design systems
  
  
• Manage design workstreams and collaborate closely with developers
  
  
• Present design concepts to clients and iterate based on feedback
  
  
• Participate in internal design critiques and provide constructive feedback
  
  

Ideal Candidate Profile
 

• Strong expertise in UX, UI design, and product strategy
  
  
• Proven experience leading complex digital product projects
  
  
• Comfortable working directly with clients
  
  
• Strategic thinker with strong workflow management skills
  
  
• Values craftsmanship, integrity, and high-quality work
  
  
• Collaborative, relaxed, and adaptable personality
  
  
• Background or passion in art, music, fashion, food, or design (nice to have)
  
  

Compensation & Engagement
 

• $85–$150 per hour (based on seniority and client engagement)
  
  
• Projects typically run at least 6 full-time weeks
  
  
• Preference for long-term working relationships
  
  

Work Culture & Values
 

• Transparent profit & loss sharing
  
  
• Worker-owned, community-driven model
  
  
• 150% carbon negative studio (climate neutral since 2021)
  
  
• Strong ethical standards (turning down misaligned work)
  
  
• Async-first, decentralized communication style
  
  
• Remote-friendly environment
  
  
• Investment in internal and open-source product innovation
  
  

Interview Process
 

• Introductory call
  
  
• Panel interview with team members
  
  
• Reference check
  
  
• Offer
  
  

Applicants must submit a complete and thoughtful application, including portfolio links and verifiable work samples.