Website Designer

Website Designer Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: U.S. Client Business Hours Location: Remote (LATAM, South Africa, Philippines, Pakistan Preferred) About the Role We’re hiring a creative and technically capable Website Designer to build modern, responsive, and conversion-focused websites across multiple CMS platforms. This role combines visual design, front-end implementation, and website optimization. You’ll be responsible for designing layouts, building pages inside platforms like WordPress and Webflow, customizing websites with HTML/CSS, and ensuring websites are optimized for performance, SEO, responsiveness, and user experience. This is not purely a graphic design role — we’re looking for someone who can both design and implement websites while balancing aesthetics, usability, and technical performance. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for design, understands website conversion principles, and is comfortable working independently across multiple website projects in a fast-paced remote environment. What You’ll Own Website Design & UI Layouts • Create wireframes, mockups, and responsive website designs using Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch • Design modern landing pages, marketing sites, and website layouts aligned with brand identity • Translate visual concepts into clean, user-friendly website experiences • Ensure consistency in typography, spacing, visual hierarchy, and design systems CMS Development & Website Builds • Build and customize websites on WordPress, Webflow, Shopify, or Squarespace • Customize templates, themes, and layouts using HTML, CSS, and light JavaScript • Configure plugins, integrations, forms, tracking tools, and widgets • Maintain organized website structures and scalable CMS implementations Website Optimization & SEO • Optimize websites for mobile responsiveness, accessibility, and fast loading speeds • Implement SEO best practices including metadata, image optimization, heading structures, and schema basics • Run speed and performance audits using Lighthouse, GTmetrix, or Google PageSpeed Insights • Improve website usability and conversion-focused user experiences Testing, QA & Maintenance • Test websites across devices, browsers, and screen sizes • Troubleshoot formatting issues, plugin conflicts, and responsiveness problems • Maintain website updates, backups, and general platform maintenance • Ensure websites remain secure, stable, and fully functional Collaboration & Content Coordination • Work closely with marketing, content, and leadership teams on website updates and campaigns • Incorporate feedback efficiently while maintaining design quality and consistency • Support landing page creation for marketing campaigns and lead generation initiatives • Organize and maintain design assets and reusable website components What Makes You a Great Fit • Strong design eye combined with technical website implementation skills • Comfortable balancing aesthetics, performance, SEO, and usability • Organized and detail-oriented with strong QA discipline • Proactive and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously • Strong communicator who collaborates effectively with marketing and content teams • Comfortable working independently in a remote environment Required Experience & Skills • 2+ years of professional website design experience • Proficiency with Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch • Experience building websites on WordPress, Webflow, Shopify, or Squarespace • Strong HTML and CSS skills • Experience optimizing websites for mobile responsiveness and performance • Strong understanding of modern website UI/UX principles Preferred Experience • Experience with Shopify or WooCommerce e-commerce websites • Basic JavaScript or front-end development knowledge • Familiarity with Google Analytics, Tag Manager, and SEO tools • Experience working with SaaS companies, agencies, or e-commerce brands • Understanding of landing page optimization and conversion-focused design What a Typical Day Looks Like A Website Designer’s day revolves around designing, building, and optimizing websites that support business growth and user experience. You will: • Design website layouts and landing pages in Figma or similar tools • Build and customize pages inside CMS platforms • Optimize site speed, responsiveness, and SEO performance • Test websites across browsers and mobile devices • Implement revisions and improvements based on stakeholder feedback • Support marketing campaigns with website and landing page updates In short: you create visually engaging, responsive, and high-performing websites that improve user experience, support marketing goals, and strengthen brand presence. Key Metrics for Success (KPIs) • On-time delivery of website projects and updates • Website load speeds optimized below target thresholds • Mobile responsiveness and Lighthouse performance scores • Positive stakeholder feedback on design and usability • Reduced website errors and formatting issues • SEO and conversion performance improvements Interview Process • Initial Phone Screen • Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter • Portfolio Review & Practical Assessment • Client Interview • Offer & Background Verification #WebsiteDesigner #WebDesign #WordPress #Webflow #UIUX #FrontendDesign #RemoteJobs #HTML #CSS #Shopify #LandingPages #ResponsiveDesign #SEO #Figma