Product Designer - UX/UI & Design Systems

Product Designer (UX/UI, Product Design & Design Systems) – Remote | SaaS

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

About the Role

At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a Product Designer (UX/UI) to own the end-to-end product design experience across web and mobile applications.

This role goes beyond visual design.

You’ll combine:

• User research
• Product thinking
• UX strategy
• Design systems
• High-quality UI execution

To create experiences that are:

• Intuitive
• Scalable
• Conversion-focused
• User-centered

You’ll work closely with:

• Product Managers
• Engineers
• Leadership teams

To design products that improve usability, engagement, and customer experience.

If you think in:

• User journeys
• Product usability
• Design systems
• Problem-solving through design

This role is a strong fit.

What You’ll Own

User Research & Product Thinking

• Conduct:
• User interviews
• Usability testing
• Behavioral analysis
• Translate insights into:
• Personas
• Journey maps
• User flows
• Product recommendations
• Analyze product behavior using:
• Mixpanel
• Amplitude
• Product analytics tools

UX/UI Design Execution

• Design:
• Wireframes
• Interactive prototypes
• High-fidelity product interfaces
• Create responsive experiences across:
• Web
• Mobile
• Use tools like:
• Figma
• Adobe XD
• Sketch

Design Systems & Scalability

• Build and maintain:
• Design systems
• Component libraries
• UI standards
• Define:
• Typography
• Color systems
• Spacing
• Interaction patterns
• Ensure consistency across all product surfaces and experiences

Accessibility & Usability

• Design experiences aligned with:
• WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards
• Ensure:
• Cross-device usability
• Responsive experiences
• Inclusive design practices
• Frictionless navigation

Experimentation & Optimization

• Run A/B tests across:
• User flows
• UI variations
• Interactions
• Use performance insights to:
• Improve engagement
• Reduce friction
• Increase conversions
• Improve retention

Collaboration & Developer Handoff

• Work closely with:
• Product Managers
• Engineers
• QA teams
• Deliver developer-ready assets using:
• Figma Dev Mode
• Zeplin
• Provide:
• Design specs
• Interaction details
• Component documentation

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• You think in systems, not just screens
• You understand both UX and visual polish
• You can clearly explain why a design works
• You balance user needs with business goals
• You iterate quickly using feedback and product data
• You care deeply about usability, scalability, and product quality

Required Experience & Skills

Experience

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

Core Skills

• Proficiency in:
• Figma
• Adobe XD
• Sketch
• Experience with:
• User flows
• Wireframes
• Prototypes
• Responsive design
• Design systems
• Strong understanding of:
• UX principles
• Accessibility
• Usability testing
• Product design workflows

Nice to Have (Top Candidates)

• Experience designing:
• SaaS platforms
• Consumer applications
• Enterprise tools
• Familiarity with:
• Large-scale design systems
• Analytics tools (Mixpanel, Amplitude)
• Basic front-end understanding:
• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript

What a Typical Day Looks Like

• Review product goals and user insights
• Design wireframes and user flows for new features
• Build high-fidelity interfaces and prototypes in Figma
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams
• Maintain and improve design systems
• Participate in product reviews and sprint discussions
• Iterate based on testing, analytics, and stakeholder feedback

In short:
You design intuitive, scalable, and high-performing product experiences that improve usability, engagement, and customer satisfaction.

Key Metrics (KPIs)

• Improved usability and user satisfaction
• Increased engagement and retention
• Adoption and consistency of design systems
• Reduced developer implementation issues
• On-time delivery of design assets and product flows

Why This Role Stands Out

• Full ownership of product design experiences
• Direct impact on product growth and usability
• High collaboration with product and engineering teams
• Opportunity to shape scalable design systems
• Growth path into:
• Senior Product Designer
• Design Lead
• Head of Design

Apply Now

If you:

• Think in user journeys, not just screens
• Use data to improve design decisions
• Care deeply about both UX and UI quality
• Want ownership across the full product design lifecycle

This role is a strong opportunity to build impactful digital products in a fast-moving SaaS environment.

Originally posted on Himalayas