Product Designer - UX/UI & Design Systems (Remote)

Headquarters: El Salvador
URL: http://pavago.co

Description

Product Designer (UX/UI Designer | SaaS Products & Design Systems)

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Location: Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, or Mexico
Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours

About the Role

At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a Product Designer (UX/UI) to create intuitive, scalable, and user-centered experiences across web and mobile applications.

This is more than a visual design role. You’ll own the end-to-end product design process—from user research and interaction design to design systems and developer handoff. Working closely with Product Managers and Engineers, you’ll transform user insights into seamless digital experiences that improve usability, engagement, and customer satisfaction.

If you enjoy solving complex product challenges, designing with systems in mind, and balancing user needs with business goals, this role is an excellent fit.

What You’ll Own

UX Research & Product Discovery

• Conduct user research, interviews, usability testing, and behavioral analysis.
• Create personas, journey maps, user flows, and information architecture.
• Identify friction points and recommend user experience improvements.
• Use analytics tools such as Mixpanel, Amplitude, or similar platforms to support design decisions.

UX/UI Design

• Design wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity interfaces.
• Create responsive experiences across desktop and mobile applications.
• Design modern, intuitive user interfaces aligned with SaaS best practices.
• Deliver production-ready designs using Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch.

Design Systems & Component Libraries

• Build, maintain, and evolve scalable design systems.
• Create reusable UI components and design patterns.
• Define standards for typography, spacing, color, icons, and interactions.
• Ensure consistency across all products and features.

Accessibility & User Experience

• Design accessible experiences aligned with WCAG 2.1 standards.
• Improve usability across devices, browsers, and screen sizes.
• Create intuitive interfaces that reduce friction and improve engagement.

Product Optimization

• Conduct A/B testing and usability validation.
• Analyze user behavior to improve conversion, retention, and engagement.
• Iterate designs based on customer feedback, analytics, and testing results.

Collaboration & Developer Handoff

• Partner closely with Product Managers and Engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Deliver developer-ready assets using Figma Dev Mode, Zeplin, or similar tools.
• Provide interaction specifications, annotations, and design documentation.
• Support implementation to ensure design quality in production.

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• User-first mindset with strong product thinking.
• Excellent problem-solving and UX decision-making skills.
• Strong visual design skills with attention to detail.
• Comfortable balancing business objectives with user needs.
• Collaborative communicator who works effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Passionate about scalable systems, accessibility, and continuous improvement.

Required Experience & Skills

Experience

• 2+ years of experience in Product Design or UX/UI Design.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating:
• UX problem-solving
• Product thinking
• Responsive design
• High-quality UI execution

Core Skills

• Advanced proficiency in:
• Figma
• Adobe XD
• Sketch
• Experience creating:
• User flows
• Wireframes
• Interactive prototypes
• Design systems
• Strong understanding of:
• UX principles
• Accessibility
• Responsive design
• Usability testing

Nice-to-Have

• Experience designing:
• SaaS platforms
• Enterprise software
• Consumer applications
• Experience maintaining large-scale design systems.
• Basic knowledge of:
• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• Familiarity with:
• Mixpanel
• Amplitude
• Product analytics platforms

What a Typical Day Looks Like

• Conduct user research and review product analytics.
• Design user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity interfaces.
• Build interactive prototypes and validate design concepts.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and Engineers.
• Expand and maintain design systems.
• Conduct usability testing and iterate based on user feedback.

In short: You’ll design intuitive, scalable product experiences that improve usability, strengthen customer engagement, and support long-term product growth.

Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)

• Improved user satisfaction and usability.
• Increased product engagement and retention.
• Reduced friction across key user journeys.
• On-time delivery of production-ready design assets.
• Adoption and consistency of design systems.
• Reduced implementation issues during development.

Why Join Us?

• Own the end-to-end product design experience.
• Work closely with Product and Engineering teams.
• Directly influence product usability and customer experience.
• Build and evolve scalable design systems.
• Fully remote work environment with long-term growth opportunities.
• Career progression into:
• Senior Product Designer
• Design Lead
• Head of Design

Interview Process

1. Initial Phone Screen
2. Spark Hire Intro Video (3–5 minutes)
3. Portfolio Review & UX/UI Assessment
4. Client Interview
5. 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. This short, self-recorded video is the next step that completes your application and can be recorded whenever it’s convenient for you.

Instead of repeating yourself across multiple screening calls, you’ll introduce yourself once, and your video will be shared with the hiring team. This helps the hiring team evaluate your communication style early, making future interviews more meaningful while reducing unnecessary interview rounds.

Don’t overthink it—you can record your video as many times as you’d like before submitting it. Only your final submission will be reviewed.

Please keep an eye on both your inbox and spam folder for your Spark Hire invitation after submitting your application.

Apply Now

If you’re passionate about designing intuitive digital products, enjoy solving complex UX challenges, and excel at creating scalable design systems that improve user experiences, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape products that delight users while driving measurable business impact.

To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/pavago-product-designer-ux-ui-design-systems-remote