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Product Designer

Pavago

Fully Remote
Remote - South Africa
South Africa
US hours

Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Pavago explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

Product Designer (UX/UI) – Remote
Full-Time | Remote | U.S. Hours (Flexible)
About the Role
At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a
Product Designer (UX/UI)
to create intuitive, modern, and user-friendly digital experiences across web and mobile products.
You’ll own the design process from
user research and wireframing through high-fidelity UI, prototyping, and developer handoff
, working closely with Product and Engineering.
We’re looking for someone who combines strong
UX problem-solving with polished visual design
and knows how to turn complex ideas into simple, engaging product experiences.
What You’ll Do
UX Research & Product Discovery
Conduct user interviews, usability testing, and surveys
Create user flows, personas, and journey maps
Identify friction points and opportunities to improve the product
Use tools such as
Mixpanel, Amplitude, or Hotjar
to understand user behavior
UX/UI Design & Prototyping
Create wireframes, user flows, and clickable prototypes
Design polished, responsive interfaces for web and mobile
Work primarily in
Figma
, with Adobe XD or Sketch experience also valuable
Iterate designs based on user feedback, testing, and product requirements
Design Systems
Build and maintain reusable components and design patterns
Maintain consistency across typography, spacing, colors, and UI elements
Help scale design systems as products grow
Collaboration & Handoff
Partner closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and stakeholders
Translate product requirements into clear design solutions
Prepare organized developer handoffs using
Figma Dev Mode, Zeplin, or similar tools
Review implementations to ensure design accuracy and usability
What We’re Looking For
2+ years of Product Design / UX/UI experience
Strong portfolio demonstrating both
UX thinking and UI craftsmanship
Strong proficiency with
Figma
Experience designing responsive web and/or mobile products
Strong understanding of:
User flows
Wireframing
Prototyping
Usability
Accessibility
Design systems
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Nice to Have
SaaS, consumer app, or enterprise product experience
Familiarity with
WCAG accessibility standards
Basic understanding of HTML/CSS
Experience with analytics, usability testing, or A/B testing
Experience building or scaling design systems
What Success Looks Like
Intuitive and polished product experiences
Improved usability, engagement, and user satisfaction
Smooth collaboration and developer handoffs
Consistent adoption of design systems
Fewer design revisions and usability issues
Reliable delivery within product and sprint timelines
Why This Role Stands Out
High ownership over real product experiences
Work closely with Product and Engineering
Modern UX/UI and product design workflows
Opportunity to influence product decisions
Fully remote environment
Growth into
Senior Product Designer, Lead Designer, or Design Systems Lead
Interview Process
Initial Application Review
Spark Hire Intro Video
Portfolio Review + Design Task
Client Interview
Offer & Onboarding
What Happens After You Apply
After applying, you’ll receive an email invitation from
Spark Hire
to complete a short Intro Video. This gives our hiring team an opportunity to learn more about your
design experience, portfolio, UX approach, and communication style
before the interview stage.
You can complete the recording on your own time and re-record your responses before submitting if needed.
Please check both your
inbox and spam/junk folder
for the Spark Hire invitation.
Apply Now
If you love solving UX problems, creating polished interfaces, and turning ideas into digital experiences users genuinely enjoy, we’d love to hear from you.
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Tips for South African Applicants

Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

Salary in Context

Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.

Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.

Load Shedding Preparedness

If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.

About Pavago

Pavago is a company in the design industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 238 open positions on Hirezar. View all Pavago jobs →