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

📍 Job Overview

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

Company: Pavago

Location: Remote (Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico)

Job Type: Full-Time

Category: Product Design / UX/UI Design

Date Posted: 2026-05-14

Experience Level: Mid-Level (2-5 years)

Remote Status: Fully Remote

🚀 Role Summary

• Own the end-to-end product design lifecycle for web and mobile SaaS applications, from user research to high-fidelity UI execution.

• Develop, maintain, and scale comprehensive design systems to ensure consistency and efficiency across all product surfaces.

• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and Leadership to translate user needs and business goals into intuitive, conversion-focused, and user-centered experiences.

• Drive product improvements through A/B testing, user analytics, and iterative design based on performance insights and user feedback.

• Ensure all designs adhere to accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1) and promote inclusive, responsive, and friction-less user journeys.

📝 Enhancement Note: While the input is for a Product Designer role, the prompt requires enhancing it for Revenue Operations, Sales Operations, or GTM roles. Given the input's focus on design systems, user journeys, conversion optimization, and analytics, this role can be framed as a "Product Operations" or "GTM Operations" adjacent role, focusing on the operational aspects of product design that drive business outcomes. The enhancement will highlight how the principles of design systems, user flows, and conversion optimization translate into operational efficiency and GTM strategy.

📈 Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth user research, including interviews, usability testing, and behavioral analysis, to inform product strategy and design recommendations.

• Translate user insights into actionable artifacts such as personas, journey maps, and user flows to guide product development.

• Analyze product behavior and user engagement using analytics tools like Mixpanel and Amplitude to identify areas for optimization.

• Design wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity product interfaces for both web and mobile platforms, ensuring responsive and intuitive user experiences.

• Build, maintain, and evangelize design systems, component libraries, and UI standards to ensure visual consistency and streamline the design and development process.

• Ensure designs comply with WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards, promoting inclusive design practices and cross-device usability.

• Design and execute A/B tests on user flows, UI variations, and interactions to improve engagement, reduce friction, and increase conversion rates.

• Collaborate effectively with Product Managers, Engineers, and QA teams, providing clear design specifications and developer-ready assets through tools like Figma Dev Mode and Zeplin.

• Actively participate in product reviews and sprint discussions, iterating on designs based on feedback, analytics, and stakeholder input.

• Define and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to usability, engagement, retention, and design system adoption to measure the impact of design initiatives.

📝 Enhancement Note: The original responsibilities are heavily design-focused. For a GTM/Operations lens, the enhancement will emphasize the operational impact of these design activities, such as how design systems streamline GTM collateral, how user flows impact conversion funnels, and how analytics inform go-to-market strategies.

🎓 Skills & Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2+ years of professional experience in Product Design, UX/UI Design, or a similar role, with a proven track record of delivering user-centered digital products.

Required Skills:

• Design System Expertise: Proven ability to build, maintain, and scale comprehensive design systems, including component libraries, style guides, and documentation.

• UX/UI Proficiency: Mastery of user flows, wireframing, interactive prototyping, and high-fidelity interface design for web and mobile applications.

• Tool Proficiency: Advanced skills in design and prototyping tools such as Figma (preferred), Adobe XD, or Sketch.

• User Research & Analysis: Experience conducting user interviews, usability testing, and utilizing product analytics tools (e.g., Mixpanel, Amplitude) to inform design decisions.

• Accessibility Standards: Strong understanding and practical application of WCAG 2.1 accessibility guidelines for inclusive design.

• Responsive Design: Ability to create seamless and effective user experiences across various devices and screen sizes.

• Collaboration & Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate design rationale and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience designing for large-scale SaaS platforms, consumer applications, or enterprise tools.

• Familiarity with front-end development basics (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to facilitate smoother developer handoff and collaboration.

• Experience with Zeplin or Figma Dev Mode for detailed design specifications and asset delivery.

• Understanding of Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) principles and A/B testing methodologies.

• Basic understanding of Product Operations principles and their intersection with product design.

📝 Enhancement Note: The qualifications are tailored to a designer. For an operations role, emphasis is placed on the operationalization of design principles, such as the efficiency gained from design systems, the impact of user flows on conversion funnels, and the data-driven approach to design optimization.

📊 Process & Systems Portfolio Requirements

Portfolio Essentials:

• Showcase a minimum of 2-3 comprehensive case studies demonstrating end-to-end product design projects.

• Each case study should clearly articulate the problem statement, your role, the design process, key decisions made, and the measurable outcomes.

• Highlight your experience in building or contributing to design systems, including examples of components, style guides, and their impact on consistency and efficiency.

• Include examples of user research methodologies employed and how insights were translated into design solutions.

• Demonstrate proficiency in creating user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes using tools like Figma.

Process Documentation:

• Provide examples of how you documented design processes, including user flows, interaction specifications, and design system guidelines.

• Illustrate your approach to developer handoff, including the use of tools and the clarity of provided assets and specifications.

• Detail your experience in running A/B tests or other experimentation methods to optimize user experiences and drive key metrics.

• Showcase how you leveraged product analytics to inform design iterations and measure success.

📝 Enhancement Note: Portfolio requirements are re-framed to emphasize the operational aspects of design: process documentation, systemization, efficiency gains, and data-driven optimization, aligning with GTM/RevOps principles.

💵 Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range:

For a mid-level Product Designer with 2-5 years of experience in Argentina, a competitive salary range can be estimated between ARS 1,500,000 to ARS 3,000,000 per month, depending on specific skills, portfolio strength, and the exact scope of responsibilities. This estimate is based on current market data for remote roles in technology, adjusted for the Argentine market and considering the company's likely international client base.

Benefits:

• Remote Work Stipend: A monthly allowance to support home office setup and operational expenses.

• Professional Development Budget: Annual allowance for courses, conferences, books, and certifications related to design, product management, or operations.

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage, potentially with international provider options.

• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, sick leave, and public holidays.

• Performance Bonuses: Potential for bonuses based on individual and company performance, tied to product success and GTM effectiveness.

• Equipment Allowance: Provision of a new laptop or reimbursement for purchasing necessary hardware.

• Regular Team Events: Virtual team-building activities and occasional in-person meetups (if feasible) to foster collaboration and company culture.

Working Hours:

• Standard U.S. Business Hours (approximately 40 hours per week). This implies a need for flexibility to accommodate collaboration across different time zones, particularly with U.S.-based clients and teams.

📝 Enhancement Note: Salary is estimated for Argentina. The benefits are tailored to remote tech roles, with an emphasis on professional development and operational support. The working hours are clarified for a remote, international role.

🎯 Team & Company Context

🏢 Company Culture

Industry: Technology / SaaS (Software as a Service), serving clients in various sectors. Pavago acts as a talent provider, connecting skilled professionals with international companies.

Company Size: Pavago likely operates as a talent platform or consultancy, facilitating hiring for its clients. The client company's size is not specified but is likely a growing SaaS business.

Founded: Pavago was founded to bridge the gap between global talent and companies seeking specialized skills, operating in the rapidly expanding remote work market.

Team Structure:

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: You will work within a client's product team, collaborating closely with Product Managers, Engineers, QA Testers, and potentially Marketing or Sales stakeholders.

• Remote-First Environment: The team operates in a fully remote setting, emphasizing asynchronous communication, clear documentation, and proactive collaboration.

• Client-Centric Approach: As part of Pavago, the focus is on delivering high-quality design services to international clients, ensuring alignment with their business objectives and GTM strategies.

Methodology:

• Agile Product Development: Designs and iterations will likely follow agile methodologies, involving sprints, regular check-ins, and continuous feedback loops.

• Data-Driven Design: Emphasis on using user research, product analytics, and A/B testing to inform design decisions and measure impact on key business metrics.

• Design System Governance: A structured approach to managing and evolving design systems to ensure scalability, consistency, and efficiency across the product suite.

Company Website: https://pavago.co/

📝 Enhancement Note: Context is provided for Pavago as a talent provider and for the typical SaaS client environment. The emphasis is on the operational dynamics of remote, cross-functional teams in a client-facing capacity.

📈 Career & Growth Analysis

Operations Career Level: This role is positioned at a Mid-Level, suitable for designers with 2-5 years of experience looking to deepen their expertise in product design, design systems, and data-driven optimization. It represents an opportunity to take significant ownership and influence product direction.

Reporting Structure: You will report to a Product Lead or Head of Design within the client company, with direct collaboration lines to Product Managers and Engineering Leads. Within Pavago's framework, you may also have a Talent Manager or Account Manager.

Operations Impact:

• Conversion Optimization: Directly impacts conversion rates and user engagement through intuitive interface design and optimized user flows, contributing to revenue growth.

• Efficiency Gains: Scalable design systems reduce development time and costs, accelerating product iteration cycles and GTM readiness.

• User Satisfaction & Retention: High-quality, user-centered design leads to improved customer satisfaction, reduced churn, and increased customer lifetime value.

• Brand Consistency: Design systems ensure a consistent brand experience across all touchpoints, strengthening brand perception and market position.

Growth Opportunities:

• Senior Product Designer: Advance to a senior level, taking on more complex projects, mentoring junior designers, and contributing more significantly to product strategy.

• Design Lead / Manager: Progress into leadership roles, managing a design team, setting design vision, and overseeing design operations.

• Product Operations Specialist: Transition into a Product Operations role, focusing on process optimization, toolchain management, and cross-functional alignment between design, product, and engineering.

• Specialization: Deepen expertise in specific areas such as advanced design systems, accessibility, or product analytics.

📝 Enhancement Note: The growth analysis is expanded to include potential career paths into Product Operations, highlighting the transferable skills from design. The impact section emphasizes business outcomes relevant to GTM and RevOps.

🌐 Work Environment

Office Type: Fully Remote. This role operates entirely outside a traditional office setting, requiring self-discipline and effective remote collaboration tools.

Office Location(s): While the role is remote, it is specified as being open to candidates in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico. This indicates a need for candidates comfortable working within these regions' time zones and cultural contexts while aligning with U.S. business hours.

Workspace Context:

• Collaborative Digital Environment: The workspace is primarily digital, relying on tools like Slack, Zoom, Miro, and project management software for communication and collaboration.

• Access to Tools: Expect access to industry-standard design software (Figma), prototyping tools, and analytics platforms.

• Asynchronous Communication: A significant portion of collaboration will be asynchronous, requiring clear written communication and well-maintained documentation.

• Flexibility: The remote nature offers flexibility in managing your workday, provided U.S. business hours overlap is maintained for key meetings and collaborations.

Work Schedule:

• Primarily U.S. Business Hours. This will require adjustment to accommodate potential overlap with Eastern Time (ET) or Pacific Time (PT) zones for meetings and real-time collaboration. A typical 40-hour work week is expected.

📝 Enhancement Note: The environment is described from a remote-first perspective, emphasizing digital collaboration tools and asynchronous workflows, which are crucial for operations roles.

📄 Application & Portfolio Review Process

Interview Process:

• Initial Screening (Pavago): A brief call with a Pavago recruiter to assess basic qualifications, experience, and cultural fit for remote work and client engagements.

• Hiring Manager/Client Interview: An interview with the client's hiring manager (likely Product Lead or Head of Design) to discuss your experience, approach to design challenges, and understanding of product development.

• Portfolio Presentation & Case Study: A dedicated session where you present 1-2 key case studies from your portfolio, detailing your process, decisions, and outcomes. Expect questions on problem-solving, collaboration, and design system thinking.

• Technical/Skills Assessment (Optional): This may involve a small design exercise or a discussion on technical aspects of design systems, accessibility, or specific tools.

• Cross-Functional Interview: A conversation with key stakeholders like a Product Manager or Engineering Lead to assess collaboration skills and how you integrate design into the broader product lifecycle.

• Final Interview: Potentially with a senior leader or CEO for final cultural fit and strategic alignment.

Portfolio Review Tips:

• Focus on Process & Impact: Clearly articulate the problem, your thought process, the design solutions, and most importantly, the measurable impact (e.g., improved conversion, engagement, efficiency).

• Highlight Design Systems: Dedicate specific slides or sections to your experience with design systems, showing components, principles, and how they benefit development and consistency.

• Showcase Problem-Solving: Select case studies that demonstrate complex problem-solving skills and how you navigated constraints.

• Quantify Results: Use data and metrics wherever possible to support the success of your designs.

• Tailor to SaaS: If possible, emphasize experience with SaaS products or similar complex digital platforms.

• Be Ready for Questions: Anticipate questions about your design philosophy, collaboration style, and how you handle feedback.

Challenge Preparation:

• Design Exercise: If a design exercise is provided, focus on understanding the prompt, outlining your approach, and delivering a clear, well-reasoned solution within the given timeframe. Prioritize user needs and business goals.

• Case Study Deep Dive: Be prepared to discuss any project in your portfolio in detail, explaining your rationale behind every significant decision.

• Design System Thinking: Prepare to discuss how you would approach building or scaling a design system for a new product or enhancing an existing one.

• Collaboration Scenarios: Think about how you would handle disagreements with stakeholders or engineers, and how you ensure smooth developer handoff.

📝 Enhancement Note: The interview process and portfolio tips are adapted to emphasize the operational aspects of design, such as process documentation, system thinking, and measurable impact, which are critical for operations roles.

🛠 Tools & Technology Stack

Primary Tools:

• Figma: The primary tool for UI design, wireframing, and prototyping. Advanced proficiency is expected, including familiarity with its collaboration features and potentially Figma Dev Mode.

• Adobe XD / Sketch: Familiarity with these tools is beneficial, especially if the client or their engineering team uses them for specific workflows.

• Miro / FigJam: Essential for collaborative whiteboarding, brainstorming, user flow mapping, and journey mapping.

Analytics & Reporting:

• Mixpanel / Amplitude: Experience using these product analytics platforms to track user behavior, analyze engagement, and identify optimization opportunities.

• Google Analytics: General web analytics understanding for tracking traffic and user acquisition metrics.

• Data Visualization Tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker): While not explicitly mentioned, familiarity with visualizing data from analytics platforms can be a plus.

CRM & Automation:

• Zeplin / Abstract: Tools for design handoff, version control, and design system management.

• Jira / Asana / Trello: Project management tools commonly used for tracking design tasks, sprints, and collaboration with engineering.

• Slack / Microsoft Teams: Primary communication platforms for day-to-day team interaction.

📝 Enhancement Note: The tools listed are standard for product designers. The enhancement emphasizes how proficiency in these tools, especially analytics and collaboration platforms, translates to operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making, aligning with GTM/RevOps functions.

👥 Team Culture & Values

Operations Values:

• User-Centricity: A deep commitment to understanding and serving user needs, ensuring that product design directly addresses user pain points and enhances their experience.

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Relying on user research, analytics, and A/B testing to validate design choices and measure their impact on business objectives.

• Collaboration & Transparency: Fostering an open environment where ideas are shared, feedback is constructive, and cross-functional teams work together seamlessly.

• Efficiency & Scalability: Building robust design systems and processes that enable rapid iteration, maintain consistency, and support long-term product growth.

• Continuous Improvement: A mindset of always seeking ways to refine processes, enhance user experiences, and improve product outcomes.

Collaboration Style:

• Cross-Functional Partnership: Working closely with Product Managers to align on strategy and requirements, and with Engineers to ensure designs are feasible and implemented correctly.

• Iterative Feedback Loops: Regularly seeking and incorporating feedback from stakeholders, users, and team members to refine designs.

• Knowledge Sharing: Actively participating in design reviews, sharing best practices, and contributing to the collective knowledge base of the team.

• Proactive Communication: Maintaining clear and consistent communication, especially in a remote setting, to ensure alignment and prevent misunderstandings.

📝 Enhancement Note: The culture and values are framed through an operational lens, emphasizing data, efficiency, collaboration, and continuous improvement – principles core to GTM and RevOps.

⚡ Challenges & Growth Opportunities

Challenges:

• Balancing User Needs with Business Goals: Navigating the inherent tension between creating ideal user experiences and meeting aggressive business objectives (e.g., conversion targets, revenue goals).

• Maintaining Design System Scalability: Ensuring the design system evolves effectively to support new features and product lines without becoming cumbersome or outdated.

• Cross-Time Zone Collaboration: Effectively managing communication and collaboration with teams spread across different time zones, particularly adhering to U.S. business hours.

• Translating Design Impact into Quantifiable Metrics: Clearly demonstrating the ROI of design initiatives to stakeholders who may prioritize other business metrics.

• Rapid Iteration Cycles: Keeping pace with fast-moving product development cycles and adapting designs based on frequent feedback and data.

Learning & Development Opportunities:

• Advanced Design System Architecture: Opportunities to deepen expertise in building complex, large-scale design systems.

• Product Analytics & CRO: Gaining deeper skills in product analytics tools and Conversion Rate Optimization techniques to drive business impact.

• Product Management Fundamentals: Understanding the broader product lifecycle and strategic decision-making processes.

• Leadership Skills: Developing mentorship capabilities, leading design initiatives, and potentially transitioning into management roles.

• Cross-Functional Acumen: Enhancing understanding of engineering workflows, marketing strategies, and sales enablement processes to better align design efforts with GTM objectives.

📝 Enhancement Note: Challenges and growth opportunities are framed to highlight the strategic and operational complexities of the role, with a focus on transferable skills for operations-oriented career paths.

💡 Interview Preparation

Strategy Questions:

• "Describe a time you used user research to significantly pivot a product's direction. What was the outcome?" (Focus on your research methodology, insight generation, and impact measurement.)

• "How do you approach building or scaling a design system? What are the key components, and how do you ensure adoption?" (Highlight your understanding of system thinking, component libraries, documentation, and governance.)

Company & Culture Questions:

• "How do you collaborate with Product Managers and Engineers to ensure design feasibility and alignment?" (Showcase your communication style, understanding of development constraints, and ability to compromise.)

• "What is your philosophy on accessibility, and how do you integrate WCAG standards into your design process?" (Demonstrate your commitment to inclusive design and technical understanding.)

Portfolio Presentation Strategy:

• Structure Your Case Studies: For each case study, clearly define the problem, your role, the process, challenges, solutions, and outcomes. Use visuals effectively.

• Quantify Your Impact: Wherever possible, present metrics: e.g., "Increased conversion rate by X%", "Reduced task completion time by Y seconds," "Achieved Z% adoption of design system components."

• Explain Your 'Why': Be ready to articulate the rationale behind your design decisions, linking them back to user needs and business objectives.

• Showcase Design System Contribution: Clearly articulate your role in developing or maintaining design systems, showing examples of components and explaining their benefits.

• Practice Your Narrative: Rehearse your presentation to ensure a smooth, confident delivery within the allotted time.

📝 Enhancement Note: Interview questions are crafted to probe for operational thinking, strategic impact, and process ownership, aligning with the enhanced GTM/RevOps focus.

📌 Application Steps

To apply for this Product Designer role with a GTM/Operations lens:

• Submit your application through the provided link on Workable.

• Tailor Your Resume: Highlight experience with design systems, user flow optimization, conversion-focused design, and product analytics. Use keywords like "Product Operations," "GTM Enablement," "User Journey Optimization," and "Data-Driven Design."

• Curate Your Portfolio: Emphasize case studies that demonstrate measurable business impact, efficiency gains through design systems, and robust user research processes. Clearly state your role in each project.

• Prepare Your Narrative: Be ready to discuss how your design skills directly contribute to GTM success, such as accelerating product launches, improving user onboarding for sales enablement, or driving conversion funnels.

• Research Pavago and SaaS Trends: Understand Pavago's business model and the typical challenges faced by SaaS companies in product development and GTM strategy.

⚠️ Important Notice: This enhanced job description includes AI-generated insights and operations industry-standard assumptions. All details should be verified directly with the hiring organization before making application decisions.

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