UX/UI Designer

Job Description

UX/UI Designer (Figma, Product Design, User Research & Prototyping) – Remote | U.S. Hours

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote

Working Hours: U.S. Client Business Hours (flexibility required for sprint reviews, launches, and developer handoffs)

About the Role

At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a UX/UI Designer to own the full product design lifecycle — from user research and wireframes to polished interfaces and developer-ready handoffs.

This is not just a visual design role.

You will be responsible for:

• Understanding user behavior
• Solving real product problems
• Designing intuitive user experiences
• Improving usability, engagement, and conversion

You’ll work closely with:

• Product Managers
• Engineers
• Stakeholders

To create clean, scalable, and user-friendly digital experiences across web and mobile products.

If you think in:

• User flows
• Product usability
• Conversion-focused experiences
• Scalable design systems

This role is a strong fit.

What You’ll Own

User Research & Product Thinking (Core Focus)

• Conduct:

  • User interviews
  • Surveys
  • Usability testing

• Translate findings into:

  • Personas
  • User journeys
  • User flows
  • Product requirements

• Analyze user behavior using:

  • Hotjar
  • FullStory
  • Google Analytics

Wireframing & Prototyping

• Create:

  • Low-fidelity wireframes
  • High-fidelity prototypes
  • Interactive product flows

• Use tools like:

  • Figma
  • Adobe XD
  • Sketch

• Iterate designs quickly based on:

  • User feedback
  • QA findings
  • Stakeholder input

UI Design & Design Systems

• Design modern, responsive interfaces with strong:

  • Typography
  • Layout hierarchy
  • Color systems
  • Interaction consistency

• Build and maintain:

  • Design systems
  • Component libraries
  • Style guides

• Ensure consistency across:

  • Web applications
  • Mobile interfaces
  • Product experiences

Accessibility & UX Standards

• Design with:

  • WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards

• Ensure:

  • Strong usability
  • Clear navigation
  • Mobile responsiveness
  • Inclusive experiences

• Consider localization and global user accessibility

Collaboration & Developer Handoff

• Work closely with:

  • Product Managers
  • Engineers
  • QA teams

• Deliver:

  • Design specifications
  • Assets
  • Interaction documentation

• Support developer handoff using:

  • Figma Dev Mode
  • Zeplin
  • InVision

Optimization & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in:

  • Design reviews
  • Product feedback cycles
  • A/B testing initiatives

• Improve:

  • User flows
  • Onboarding experiences
  • Feature usability
  • Product conversion performance

What Success Looks Like

• Users can navigate products intuitively
• Designs are clean, scalable, and developer-friendly
• Product experiences reduce friction and improve engagement
• Design systems stay consistent across products
• Features are delivered on time and aligned with product goals

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• You think like a product designer, not just a visual designer

• You balance:

  • User needs
  • Business goals
  • Product constraints

• You can explain:

  • Why a design works
  • Not just how it looks

• You are highly collaborative and comfortable in Agile environments

• You care deeply about usability, clarity, and product impact

Requirements (Must-Have)

Experience

• 2+ years of UX/UI or Product Design experience

• Strong portfolio demonstrating:

  • UX thinking
  • Product problem-solving
  • High-quality UI execution

Core Skills

• Proficiency in:

  • Figma
  • Adobe XD
  • Sketch

• Experience with:

  • Wireframing
  • Prototyping
  • Responsive design
  • Design systems

• Strong understanding of:

  • User-centered design
  • Accessibility standards
  • Product usability principles

Nice to Have

• Experience designing:

  • SaaS platforms
  • Mobile applications
  • E-commerce products

• Basic front-end understanding:

  • HTML/CSS

• Experience with:

  • Analytics tools
  • User testing platforms
  • Large-scale design systems

What a Typical Day Looks Like

• Review user feedback and product priorities
• Design wireframes and product flows
• Create UI screens and prototypes in Figma
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams
• Refine design systems and reusable components
• Participate in sprint reviews and feedback sessions
• Iterate designs based on testing and stakeholder input

In short:

You design intuitive, scalable, and user-friendly product experiences that improve usability, engagement, and product adoption.

Key Metrics (KPIs)

• Improved usability and user satisfaction
• Reduced user friction and drop-offs
• Consistent design system adoption
• On-time delivery of design assets
• Product engagement and conversion improvements

Why This Role Stands Out

• Full ownership of the product design lifecycle

• Direct impact on product usability and growth

• High collaboration with product and engineering teams

• Opportunity to shape scalable design systems

• Growth path into:

  • Senior Product Designer
  • UX Lead
  • Product Design Manager

Interview Process

• Initial Phone Screen
• Video Interview with Recruiter
• Portfolio Review + Practical Task

(Example: Design a 3-screen onboarding flow)

• Client Interview
• Offer & Background Verification

Apply Now

If you:

• Think in user journeys, not just screens
• Care about both UX and UI quality
• Enjoy solving product problems through design
• Want ownership across the full design lifecycle

This is a strong opportunity to work on impactful digital products while shaping intuitive user experiences in a fast-moving environment.