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:
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Understanding user behavior
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Solving real product problems
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Designing intuitive user experiences
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Improving usability, engagement, and conversion
You’ll work closely with:
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Product Managers
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Engineers
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Stakeholders
To create clean, scalable, and user-friendly digital experiences across web and mobile products.
If you think in:
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User flows
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Product usability
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Conversion-focused experiences
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Scalable design systems
This role is a strong fit.
What You’ll OwnUser Research & Product Thinking (Core Focus)-
Conduct:
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User interviews
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Surveys
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Usability testing
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Translate findings into:
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Personas
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User journeys
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User flows
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Product requirements
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Analyze user behavior using:
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Hotjar
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FullStory
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Google Analytics
Wireframing & Prototyping-
Create:
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Low-fidelity wireframes
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High-fidelity prototypes
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Interactive product flows
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Use tools like:
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Iterate designs quickly based on:
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User feedback
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QA findings
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Stakeholder input
UI Design & Design Systems-
Design modern, responsive interfaces with strong:
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Typography
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Layout hierarchy
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Color systems
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Interaction consistency
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Build and maintain:
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Design systems
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Component libraries
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Style guides
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Ensure consistency across:
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Web applications
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Mobile interfaces
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Product experiences
Accessibility & UX Standards-
Design with:
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WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards
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Ensure:
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Strong usability
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Clear navigation
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Mobile responsiveness
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Inclusive experiences
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Consider localization and global user accessibility
Collaboration & Developer Handoff-
Work closely with:
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Product Managers
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Engineers
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QA teams
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Deliver:
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Design specifications
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Assets
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Interaction documentation
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Support developer handoff using:
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Figma Dev Mode
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Zeplin
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InVision
Optimization & Continuous Improvement-
Participate in:
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Design reviews
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Product feedback cycles
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A/B testing initiatives
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Improve:
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User flows
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Onboarding experiences
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Feature usability
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Product conversion performance
What Success Looks Like-
Users can navigate products intuitively
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Designs are clean, scalable, and developer-friendly
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Product experiences reduce friction and improve engagement
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Design systems stay consistent across products
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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
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You balance:
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User needs
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Business goals
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Product constraints
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You can explain:
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Why a design works
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Not just how it looks
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You are highly collaborative and comfortable in Agile environments
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You care deeply about usability, clarity, and product impact
Requirements (Must-Have)Experience-
2+ years of UX/UI or Product Design experience
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Strong portfolio demonstrating:
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UX thinking
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Product problem-solving
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High-quality UI execution
Core Skills-
Proficiency in:
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Experience with:
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Wireframing
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Prototyping
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Responsive design
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Design systems
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Strong understanding of:
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User-centered design
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Accessibility standards
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Product usability principles
Nice to Have-
Experience designing:
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SaaS platforms
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Mobile applications
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E-commerce products
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Basic front-end understanding:
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Experience with:
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Analytics tools
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User testing platforms
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Large-scale design systems
What a Typical Day Looks Like-
Review user feedback and product priorities
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Design wireframes and product flows
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Create UI screens and prototypes in Figma
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Collaborate with engineering and product teams
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Refine design systems and reusable components
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Participate in sprint reviews and feedback sessions
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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
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Reduced user friction and drop-offs
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Consistent design system adoption
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On-time delivery of design assets
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Product engagement and conversion improvements
Why This Role Stands Out-
Full ownership of the product design lifecycle
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Direct impact on product usability and growth
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High collaboration with product and engineering teams
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Opportunity to shape scalable design systems
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Growth path into:
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Senior Product Designer
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UX Lead
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Product Design Manager
Interview Process-
Initial Phone Screen
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Video Interview with Recruiter
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Portfolio Review + Practical Task
(Example: Design a 3-screen onboarding flow) -
Client Interview
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Offer & Background Verification
Apply Now
If you:
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Think in user journeys, not just screens
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Care about both UX and UI quality
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Enjoy solving product problems through design
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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.
