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.
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