UX/UI Designer

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 • U...