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Website Designer

Pavago is hiring a Website Designer experienced in WordPress, Webflow, Figma, and UI/UX to design, build, and optimize modern websites.

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Location: Remote — LATAM, South Africa, Philippines & Pakistan Preferred

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Website Designer – WordPress, Webflow, Figma & UI/UX | Remote

Position Type

Full-Time, Remote

Working Hours

U.S. Client Business Hours

Location

Remote — LATAM, South Africa, Philippines & Pakistan Preferred

About the Role

At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a creative and technically capable Website Designer to design, build, and optimize modern, responsive, and conversion-focused websites.

This is not purely a graphic design role. You’ll combine UI/UX design with hands-on website implementation , taking projects from wireframes and visual concepts through CMS development, responsive testing, SEO optimization, and ongoing improvements.

You’ll work across platforms such as

WordPress, Webflow, Shopify, and Squarespace , while using Figma and front-end technologies like HTML and CSS to create polished digital experiences.

If you have a strong eye for design, understand how websites support conversions, and can both design and build , this role is a strong fit.

What You’ll Own

Website Design & UI/UX

Create wireframes, mockups, and responsive website designs using:

Figma

Adobe XD

Sketch

Design modern

Landing pages

Marketing websites

Business websites

Campaign pages

Apply strong UI/UX principles around

Visual hierarchy

Typography

Spacing

Navigation

Usability

Conversion-focused design

Translate business and marketing requirements into intuitive website experiences

Maintain consistency with established brand guidelines and design systems

Ensure designs work effectively across desktop, tablet, and mobile

CMS Development & Website Builds

Build and customize websites using

WordPress

Webflow

Shopify

Squarespace

Customize themes, templates, and page layouts

Use

HTML and CSS for custom implementations and styling

Apply light JavaScript customization when needed

Configure

Forms

Plugins

Integrations

Tracking tools

Website widgets

Build reusable components and scalable CMS structures

Translate approved Figma or design files into functional web pages

Website Performance & SEO

Optimize websites for

Page speed

Mobile responsiveness

Accessibility

SEO

User experience

Implement on-page SEO fundamentals, including

Metadata

Heading structures

Image optimization

Schema basics

Run performance audits using

Google Lighthouse

PageSpeed Insights

GTmetrix

Identify and resolve issues affecting website speed, performance, and usability

Maintain SEO-friendly website structures and page layouts

Testing, QA & Maintenance

Test websites across

Desktop

Mobile

Tablets

Major browsers

Troubleshoot

Responsive design issues

Formatting problems

Plugin conflicts

CMS issues

Perform routine website updates and maintenance

Review pages carefully before publishing

Ensure websites remain stable, secure, responsive, and fully functional

Catch visual and functional inconsistencies before they reach users

Marketing & Content Collaboration

Collaborate with marketing, content, and leadership teams

Build landing pages supporting

Lead generation

Marketing campaigns

Product launches

Implement stakeholder feedback quickly and accurately

Maintain organized design assets and reusable website components

Support ongoing website optimization based on business and marketing needs

Requirements

2+ years of professional website design experience

Strong proficiency with

Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch

Hands-on experience with one or more of

WordPress

Webflow

Shopify

Squarespace

Strong

HTML and CSS skills

Experience building responsive websites

Experience optimizing websites for performance and mobile devices

Strong understanding of modern website

UI/UX principles

Ability to translate designs into functional website experiences

Strong attention to detail and quality assurance

Ability to manage multiple website projects and priorities simultaneously

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Availability during

U.S. client business hours

Preferred Experience

Shopify or WooCommerce experience

Basic JavaScript/front-end development knowledge

Familiarity with

Google Analytics

Google Tag Manager

SEO tools

Experience with SaaS, agencies, or e-commerce brands

Landing page and conversion optimization experience

Understanding of SEO-friendly website architecture

Tools & Technology

Figma | WordPress | Webflow | Shopify | Squarespace | HTML | CSS | JavaScript | Adobe XD | Sketch | WooCommerce | Google Lighthouse | PageSpeed Insights | GTmetrix | Google Analytics | Google Tag Manager | SEO Tools

What Makes You a Strong Fit

You’ll likely thrive in this role if you

Combine a strong visual design eye with practical website-building skills

Understand both UI/UX and website implementation

Can balance aesthetics with performance, SEO, usability, and conversions

Are highly detail-oriented and quickly catch visual or responsive inconsistencies

Can manage multiple website projects simultaneously

Communicate clearly and work effectively with marketing and content teams

Can take a website from concept through implementation and QA

Implement feedback accurately without losing design consistency

Work independently and take ownership of deliverables

What a Typical Day Looks Like

Your day might start by designing a new landing page in Figma or translating an approved design into WordPress or Webflow.

Throughout the day, you could customize layouts using HTML and CSS, optimize website speed and mobile responsiveness, run Lighthouse or PageSpeed audits, test pages across devices and browsers, and implement stakeholder revisions.

You may also support marketing campaigns by launching new pages or troubleshoot CMS, plugin, or formatting issues across existing websites.

In short

you design and build visually polished, responsive, fast, and conversion-focused websites that support both user experience and business growth.

Key Metrics for Success

Website projects and updates delivered on time

Strong mobile responsiveness across devices

Improved Lighthouse and website performance scores

Fast page-load performance

Reduced website errors and formatting issues

Consistent quality across browsers and devices

Positive stakeholder feedback on design and usability

Improvements in SEO and conversion performance

Accurate implementation of approved designs

Why This Role Stands Out

Opportunity to

both design and build websites

Hands-on ownership from concept through launch

Exposure to WordPress, Webflow, Shopify, and modern web technologies

Direct collaboration with marketing, content, and leadership teams

Opportunity to work across landing pages, campaigns, and complete website projects

Fully remote working environment

Career growth opportunities into

Senior Website Designer

UI/UX Designer

Webflow / WordPress Developer

Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)

Web Design Lead

Interview Process

Initial Application

Spark Hire One-Way Video Interview

Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter

Portfolio Review & Practical Assessment

Client Interview

Offer & Background Verification

Spark Hire Video Interview – Required

As part of the application process, all candidates are required to complete a one-way video interview through Spark Hire .

After completing the first step of your application, you’ll receive a

Spark Hire invitation by email

with instructions to record and submit your video responses.

Completion of the Spark Hire video is required to be considered for the next stage . Please check your inbox as well as your spam or junk folder for the invitation.

Apply Now

If you’re a Website Designer who can both design and build , have hands-on experience with Figma, WordPress or Webflow, HTML/CSS , and care about creating fast, responsive, conversion-focused websites, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help create digital experiences that combine strong UI/UX, technical performance, SEO, and conversion-focused design .

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