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