UX/UI Designer
At a glance
Mid-level Product Design role at Pavago. Remote, Costa Rica.
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What you'll do
- Research users through interviews, surveys and usability tests, then turn what you learn into product changes
- Map user journeys and flows, then create wireframes, detailed screens and interactive prototypes
- Design responsive web and mobile interfaces, keeping shared components and visual styles consistent
- Prepare design specifications, assets and documentation so engineering and QA teams can build and review the work
- Improve onboarding and usability with accessibility in mind, and take part in design reviews and A/B tests
What you bring
- At least two years working in UX/UI or product design
- A portfolio that shows your UX approach and polished interface work
- Working proficiency in Figma, Adobe XD or Sketch
- Practical experience with wireframes, prototypes, responsive layouts and design systems
Who this fits
This role suits a mid-level designer who can handle both user research and interface design, and prepare work for development. It is remote from Costa Rica, with working hours aligned to the U.S. client’s business day. The process includes a portfolio review and practical design task.
From the employer
UX/UI Designer (Product Design, Figma & User Experience)
Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Client Business Hours
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 more than a visual design role. You’ll work closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to create intuitive, scalable, and user-friendly web and mobile experiences that improve usability, engagement, and conversion.
Responsibilities
User Research & Product Design
- Conduct user research, interviews, surveys, and usability testing.
- Create personas, user journeys, and user flows.
- Analyze user behavior using tools like Hotjar, FullStory, or Google Analytics.
- Translate insights into product improvements.
Wireframing & Prototyping
- Design wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes.
- Build product flows using Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch.
- Iterate designs based on user feedback and stakeholder input.
UI Design & Design Systems
- Design responsive, modern user interfaces for web and mobile products.
- Build and maintain design systems, component libraries, and style guides.
- Ensure visual consistency across all product experiences.
Collaboration & Developer Handoff
- Work closely with product managers, engineers, and QA teams.
- Deliver developer-ready designs, specifications, assets, and documentation.
- Support handoffs using Figma Dev Mode, Zeplin, or similar tools.
Optimization & Accessibility
- Improve onboarding flows, usability, and product engagement.
- Design with WCAG accessibility standards and responsive best practices.
- Participate in design reviews, usability testing, and A/B testing.
Required Experience & Skills
- 2+ years of UX/UI or Product Design experience.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating UX thinking and high-quality UI design.
- Proficiency with Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch.
- Experience with wireframing, prototyping, responsive design, and design systems.
- Strong understanding of user-centered design and accessibility principles.
Nice to Have
- Experience designing SaaS, mobile, or e-commerce products.
- Basic understanding of HTML/CSS.
- Experience with analytics tools, user testing platforms, or enterprise design systems.
What Success Looks Like
- Intuitive, user-friendly product experiences.
- Clean, scalable, developer-ready designs.
- Improved usability, engagement, and conversion.
- Consistent design systems across products.
- On-time delivery of high-quality design assets.
Interview Process
- Initial Recruiter Screening
- Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
- Portfolio Review & Practical Design Task
- Client Interview
- Offer & Onboarding
What Happens After You Apply
Right after you apply, you’ll receive an email invitation from Spark Hire to record your Intro Video. It’s a short, self-recorded video that completes your application and allows hiring managers to get to know you before the interview process begins.
Rather than repeating your background during multiple screening calls, you’ll tell your story once, allowing future interviews to focus on meaningful conversations.
Don’t overthink it—you can record as many takes as you’d like before submitting. Your invitation will come from Spark Hire, so please check both your inbox and spam folder.
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