# UX/UI Designer

> Pavago · Costa Rica (Remote) · — · Posted 2026-05-05

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** Candidate Sourcing

## Description

### **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 for sprint reviews & handoffs)

### **About the Role**

We’re hiring a **UX/UI Designer** who can **own the full product design lifecycle** — from research → wireframes → high-fidelity UI → developer handoff.

This is not just a visual design role. You’ll be responsible for:

-   Understanding users
-   Solving real product problems
-   Designing experiences that drive adoption and conversion

If you’re someone who understands:  
👉 **Good design = usability + clarity + business impact**

This role is a strong fit.

### **What You’ll Own**

### **User Research & Product Thinking (Core)**

-   Conduct:

-   User interviews
-   Surveys
-   Usability tests

-   Translate insights into:

-   Personas
-   User journeys
-   Product requirements

-   Analyze behavior using:

-   Hotjar
-   FullStory
-   Google Analytics

### **Wireframing & Prototyping**

-   Create:

-   Low-fidelity wireframes
-   High-fidelity prototypes

-   Use tools like:

-   Figma
-   Adobe XD
-   Sketch

-   Iterate quickly based on:

-   User feedback
-   Stakeholder input

### **UI Design & Design Systems**

-   Design clean, modern interfaces with strong:

-   Layout
-   Typography
-   Color systems

-   Build and maintain:

-   Component libraries
-   Design systems
-   Style guides

-   Ensure responsiveness across:

-   Web
-   Mobile

### **Accessibility & Standards**

-   Design with WCAG 2.1 AA standards:

-   Contrast
-   Accessibility
-   Navigation

-   Consider localization and global users

### **Collaboration & Developer Handoff**

-   Work closely with:

-   Product managers
-   Engineers

-   Deliver:

-   Specs
-   Assets
-   Documentation

-   Use tools like:

-   Figma Dev Mode
-   Zeplin
-   InVision

### **Iteration & Optimization**

-   Run A/B tests on design variations
-   Gather feedback from:

-   Users
-   Stakeholders
-   QA

-   Continuously improve usability and performance

### **What Makes You a Strong Fit**

-   You think like a **product designer, not just a UI designer**
-   You balance **user needs + business goals**
-   You can explain **why a design works (not just how it looks)**
-   You are comfortable working in **Agile/sprint environments**

### **Required Experience & Skills**

-   2+ years UX/UI design experience
-   Strong portfolio (UX thinking + UI execution)
-   Proficiency in:

-   Figma
-   Adobe XD or Sketch

-   Experience with:

-   Wireframing
-   Prototyping
-   Responsive design

### **Nice to Have (Top Candidates)**

-   Experience with:

-   SaaS products
-   Mobile apps
-   E-commerce platforms

-   Basic front-end understanding (HTML/CSS)
-   Experience building design systems at scale
-   Familiarity with analytics and user testing tools

### **What a Typical Day Looks Like**

-   Review product goals and user data
-   Design wireframes and prototypes for new features
-   Collaborate with product and engineering teams
-   Refine UI and maintain design systems
-   Gather feedback and iterate on designs

**In short:**  
You ensure every user interaction is **intuitive, frictionless, and conversion-friendly.**

### **Key Metrics (KPIs)**

-   Improved usability and user satisfaction
-   Higher task completion rates
-   Reduced user friction and errors
-   On-time delivery for sprints
-   Consistent design system adoption

### **Why This Role Stands Out**

-   Full ownership of product design lifecycle
-   Work on real product decisions (not just visuals)
-   High collaboration with product & engineering
-   Opportunity to grow into **Senior Product Designer / UX Lead**

### **Interview Process**

-   Initial Phone Screen
-   Video Interview with Recruiter
-   Portfolio Review + Practical Task

-   (e.g., design a 3-screen onboarding flow)

-   Client Interview
-   Offer & Background Verification

### **Apply Now**

If you:

-   Think in **user flows, not just screens**
-   Can turn ideas into clean, usable products
-   Care about both **UX and UI quality**

This role is a strong fit.

## Apply

[Apply at Pavago](https://apply.workable.com/pavago/j/9DFB765368/apply)

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