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. This role is responsible for the full design lifecycle from research and wireframing through high-fidelity mockups, design systems, and developer collaboration. A UX/UI Designer ensures that products are both beautiful and functional, balancing user needs with business goals. Responsibilities User Research & Analysis: Conduct user interviews, surveys, and usability tests. Translate findings into personas, journey maps, and actionable design requirements. Use analytics tools (Hotjar, FullStory, Google Analytics) to understand user behavior. Wireframing & Prototyping: Build low-fidelity sketches and high-fidelity clickable prototypes in Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch. Iterate quickly based on user feedback and stakeholder input. UI & Visual Design: Create polished interfaces with attention to layout, typography, color, and branding. Develop and maintain style guides, component libraries, and full design systems. Ensure responsive design across web and mobile platforms. Accessibility & Standards: Design with WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility in mind (contrast, alt-text, keyboard navigation). Ensure internationalization/localization considerations where relevant. Collaboration & Handoff: Partner with product managers to prioritize features and design scope. Work closely with engineers to deliver specs, assets, and design documentation. Use Zeplin, Figma Dev Mode, or InVision Inspect for efficient handoffs. Iteration & Testing: Run A/B tests on design variations. Collect feedback from users, stakeholders, and QA. Continuously refine designs to improve usability and conversion. What Makes You a Perfect Fit Strong empathy for users, balanced with a sharp eye for detail. Excellent communicator who can explain design decisions clearly. Portfolio that demonstrates both UX problem-solving and UI creativity. Comfortable collaborating in Agile/sprint environments. Required Experience & Skills (Minimum) 2+ years UX/UI design experience. Proficiency in Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch. Experience building wireframes, prototypes, and responsive layouts. Understanding of UX principles and usability best practices. Ideal Experience & Skills Experience with SaaS, mobile apps, or e-commerce platforms. Knowledge of front-end basics (HTML/CSS) for better dev collaboration. Familiarity with design systems at scale. Exposure to analytics tools and user testing platforms. What Does a Typical Day Look Like Research and analyze user behavior through interviews, analytics, and usability tests. Design wireframes and prototypes that capture new features and workflows. Collaborate with product managers and engineers to ensure designs are feasible, aligned with goals, and implemented accurately. Maintain design systems and style guides to ensure consistency across products. Gather feedback from users and stakeholders, refining designs through iteration. Key Metrics for Success (KPIs) Usability scores and user satisfaction ratings. Increased task completion rates and reduced user errors. On-time delivery of design assets and prototypes for sprints. Consistency of implementation with design specs. Adoption and expansion of design system usage. Interview Process Initial Phone Screen Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter Portfolio Review + Practical Task (e.g., design a 3-screen mobile flow for onboarding) Client Interview Offer & Background Verification #J-18808-Ljbffr Pavago