Skills: Figma (advanced), Prototyping (advanced), Visual Design (advanced), Storyboarding (intermediate), Collaboration (advanced)
Duration: 12 Months (Possible Extension)
Contract Type: W2 Only
Location: Mountain View, CA / San Diego, CA ()
Pay Rate: $100-110/hr on W2 basis
#LP

JOB SUMMARY:
This role is responsible for transforming early product concepts into compelling visual narratives through polished demos and storyboards. You will collaborate closely with design teams to refine in-progress work and create rapid prototypes that bring product stories to life. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment, skillfully translating raw ideas into cohesive, demo-ready experiences.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Build and refine demo-ready experiences
Create polished screenshots, flows, and visual assets for demos, presentations, and internal storytelling Take rough or in-progress designs and bring them to a high-quality, demo-ready state Ensure consistency in layout, hierarchy, and visual clarity across all assets
Stitch together end-to-end product stories Combine work from multiple teams into cohesive, easy-to-follow demo flows Translate early storyboards and partial scripts into clear visual narratives Identify gaps, missing states, or unclear transitions and help resolve them
Rapidly prototype flows to support storytelling Create prototypes/vibe coded and/or lightweight interactive flows Use prototyping to validate pacing, transitions, and narrative clarity Balance fidelity - moving quickly in early stages, refining as stories lock
Partner closely with product design teams Collaborate with designers to source screens and align on what should be shown Make targeted refinements directly in Figma to improve demo quality Work within existing design systems while adapting for storytelling needs
Support evolving storyboards Add and iterate on screenshots alongside scripts and talking points

Help visualize flows early - even when content is incomplete
Iterate quickly based on feedback from working sessions
Apply consistent visual standards across demos (spacing, typography, cropping, pacing)
Help establish lightweight templates and repeatable patterns for demo creation
Ensure outputs feel cohesive, even when built from multiple sources
Strong visual design craft (layout, typography, composition, attention to detail)
High proficiency in Figma, including working directly within product UI files
Ability to take rough inputs and turn them into clean, cohesive outputs
Comfort with prototyping (clickable flows, light interaction) to support storytelli

Experience

5-8+ years in visual design, production design, or product design
Experience supporting product demos, presentations, or storytelling-driven work
Experience working across multiple teams and design systems

ABOUT AKRAYA
Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Stevie Employer of the Year 2025, SIA Best Staffing Firm to work for 2025, Inc 5000 Best Workspaces in US (2025 & 2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)!

Industry Leaders in Tech Staffing
As Talent solutions provider for Fortune 100 Organizations, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires!

Join Akraya Today!
Let us lead you to your dream career and experience the Akraya difference. Browse our open positions and join our team!

Akraya, Inc.

New Jobs

Product Designer IV: 26-01756