Job Description
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. This role blends design, CMS implementation, front-end customization, and optimization. You will create wireframes and mockups, build and customize websites in platforms such as WordPress and Webflow, and ensure websites are optimized for performance, SEO, responsiveness, and user experience. The ideal candidate has both a strong design eye and the technical ability to translate concepts into polished, production-ready websites. 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<br>
