Pavago: Website Designer

Headquarters: South Africa

URL: http://pavago.co

Description

Website Designer Position Type: Full-Time, Remote

Working Hours: U.S. Client Business Hours

• ›Location: Remote (LATAM, South Africa, Pakistan, Eastern Europe Preferred)

About the Role Our client is seeking a creative and technically skilled Website Designer to build modern, responsive, and high-performing websites that combine strong visual design with usability and conversion-focused execution.

Responsibilities Website Design & Layouts

• ›Create wireframes, user flows, and high-fidelity website mockups using Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch
• ›Translate visual concepts into responsive and conversion-focused website layouts
• ›Design websites aligned with brand identity, usability standards, and marketing goals
• ›Create landing pages, service pages, and website sections optimized for engagement and conversions

CMS Development & Customization

• ›Build and update websites using WordPress, Webflow, Squarespace, Shopify, or similar CMS platforms
• ›Customize themes, templates, and layouts using HTML, CSS, and light JavaScript
• ›Configure plugins, widgets, forms, integrations, and CMS functionality
• ›Maintain clean and organized website structures for scalability and long-term usability

Website Optimization & SEO

• ›Ensure websites are optimized for speed, performance, accessibility, and mobile responsiveness
• ›Implement on-page SEO best practices including metadata, heading structure, schema basics, alt text, and internal linking

Conduct performance audits using Google PageSpeed Insights, GTmetrix, Lighthouse, or similar tools

• ›Improve Core Web Vitals and user experience across all devices

Testing & Quality Assurance

• ›Test websites across browsers, devices, and screen sizes to ensure consistency and responsiveness
• ›Troubleshoot formatting issues, plugin conflicts, responsiveness bugs, and display inconsistencies

Ensure websites meet accessibility and usability standards

Collaboration & Feedback

• ›Collaborate with marketing, content, branding, and development teams to align websites with campaigns and business objectives
• ›Incorporate stakeholder feedback while maintaining design consistency and usability best practices
• ›Support revisions and iterative improvements throughout project lifecycles

Website Maintenance & Organization

• ›Maintain organized website assets, files, and project documentation
• ›Ensure CMS platforms, plugins, and themes remain updated and secure
• ›Support ongoing website improvements, updates, and maintenance tasks

What Makes You a Perfect Fit

• ›Strong visual design instincts paired with technical website implementation skills

Able to balance aesthetics, usability, performance, and SEO requirements

• ›Highly organized with strong attention to detail and testing discipline
• ›Comfortable managing multiple website projects and deadlines simultaneously
• ›Collaborative communicator capable of working across marketing, design, and development teams
• ›Passionate about creating polished, user-friendly digital experiences

Required Experience & Skills

• ›2+ years of professional website design experience

Proficiency with Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar design tools

• ›Experience building and customizing websites in WordPress, Webflow, Squarespace, or Shopify

Strong knowledge of HTML and CSS

• ›Understanding of responsive design and mobile-first best practices
• ›Familiarity with website performance optimization and SEO fundamentals

Ideal Experience & Skills

• ›Experience designing e-commerce websites using Shopify or WooCommerce

Basic JavaScript or front-end development skills

Familiarity with Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and SEO tools

• ›Experience working with B2B SaaS, marketing agencies, or e-commerce brands
• ›Familiarity with CMS migrations, landing page optimization, and conversion-focused design
• ›What Does a Typical Day Look Like? A Website Designer’s day revolves around turning concepts into polished, high-performing websites. You will:
• ›Design layouts and prototypes aligned with branding and user experience goals

Build and customize websites within CMS platforms

• ›Apply responsive styling and optimize websites for performance and SEO
• ›Run speed, responsiveness, and QA testing across browsers and devices
• ›Collaborate with marketing and content teams on landing pages and campaigns
• ›Maintain and update websites to ensure security, functionality, and consistency
• ›Refine websites based on stakeholder feedback and performance insights
• ›In essence: you ensure websites are visually engaging, technically sound, user-friendly, and optimized for business growth.

Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)

On-time delivery of website builds and updates

• ›Website load speed optimized below target thresholds (<3 seconds preferred)
• ›Mobile responsiveness and Lighthouse accessibility scores ≥90%

Reduction in bugs, formatting issues, and QA revisions

• ›Positive stakeholder feedback on design quality and usability
• ›SEO and conversion improvements tied to website optimization efforts

Interview Process

Initial Phone Screen

Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter

• ›Portfolio Review + Practical Task (e.g., design and implement a landing page in WordPress or Webflow)

Client Interview

Offer & Background Verification

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• ›To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/pavago-website-designer