UX/UI Designer

Job Title: UX/UI Designer

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote

Working Hours: U.S. client business hours (with flexibility for sprint reviews and design handoffs)
About the Role

Our client is seeking a UX/UI Designer to create intuitive, user-friendly, and visually engaging digital experiences across web and mobile platforms. This role is responsible for the complete design lifecycle - from user research and wireframing to high-fidelity interfaces, design systems, and developer collaboration.

The ideal candidate combines strong UX thinking with polished visual design skills and understands how to balance user needs, accessibility, and business goals. You will work closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to design experiences that are both functional and visually compelling.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving user problems, iterating based on feedback, and creating seamless digital experiences that improve engagement, usability, and conversion.

Responsibilities
User Research & UX Analysis
• Conduct user interviews, usability tests, and surveys to understand user behavior and pain points
• Translate research findings into personas, user journeys, workflows, and actionable design insights
• Analyze product usage using tools such as Hotjar, FullStory, or Google Analytics
• Identify friction points and opportunities to improve user experience
Wireframing & Prototyping
• Create low-fidelity wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes using Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch
• Design intuitive user flows and interaction patterns
• Iterate rapidly based on user feedback, stakeholder input, and testing results
• Present concepts and prototypes clearly to stakeholders and product teams
UI & Visual Design
• Design clean, modern, and visually engaging interfaces aligned with brand identity
• Apply strong principles of typography, layout, spacing, color, and visual hierarchy
• Ensure responsive and adaptive designs across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
• Build and maintain scalable design systems, style guides, and reusable components
Accessibility & Standards
• Design with accessibility best practices and WCAG 2.1 AA standards in mind
• Ensure usability for keyboard navigation, screen readers, contrast ratios, and responsive layouts
• Support localization and internationalization requirements where applicable
Collaboration & Developer Handoff
• Partner with product managers to define requirements and prioritize features
• Collaborate closely with developers to ensure accurate implementation of designs
• Provide clear specifications, assets, and documentation using tools such as Figma Dev Mode, Zeplin, or InVision
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint reviews, and design critiques
Testing & Continuous Improvement
• Conduct A/B testing and gather user feedback on design variations
• Continuously refine designs based on usability insights, QA feedback, and performance data
• Improve user flows, onboarding experiences, and conversion paths through iterative design improvements

What Makes You a Perfect Fit
• Strong empathy for users combined with excellent visual design instincts
• Thoughtful problem solver who values usability and clarity
• Strong communicator who can explain design decisions confidently
• Organized and collaborative in cross-functional environments
• Comfortable working in fast-paced Agile product teams
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of consistency and polish

Required Experience & Skills
• 2+ years of professional UX/UI design experience
• Strong proficiency in Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch
• Experience designing responsive web and/or mobile interfaces
• Strong understanding of UX principles, usability, and interaction design
• Experience building wireframes, prototypes, and design systems
• Ability to present design concepts and collaborate with stakeholders effectively

Ideal Experience & Skills
• Experience designing SaaS products, mobile apps, or e-commerce platforms
• Familiarity with front-end basics (HTML/CSS) for smoother developer collaboration
• Experience maintaining scalable design systems
• Exposure to analytics tools, heatmaps, and usability testing platforms
• Experience optimizing user flows for engagement and conversion

What Does a Typical Day Look Like?

A UX/UI Designer's day revolves around understanding users, designing intuitive experiences, and collaborating across teams. You will:
• Research user behavior through interviews, analytics, and usability testing
• Design wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes for new features and workflows
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to align designs with business and technical requirements
• Maintain and improve design systems and reusable UI components
• Review implemented features to ensure design accuracy and consistency
• Gather feedback from stakeholders and users, iterating continuously to improve usability and engagement

In essence: you are responsible for making digital experiences intuitive, accessible, visually engaging, and aligned with both user expectations and business goals.

Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)
• Improved usability and user satisfaction scores
• Increased task completion and reduced user friction/errors
• On-time delivery of design assets for sprint cycles
• Consistency between design specifications and implemented product experiences
• Adoption and scalability of design systems across products
• Positive stakeholder and user feedback on product usability and visual quality

Interview Process
• Initial Phone Screen
• Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
• Portfolio Review + Practical Task (e.g., design a 3-screen onboarding flow)
• Client Interview
• Offer & Background Verification

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