UI/UX Designer

Department: Creatives and Design Work Arrangement: Remote Job Type: Independent Contractor, Full Time Work Schedule: US Time Zone (candidate expected to be flexible with the client's preference) Locations: Philippines, LATAM, South Africa, Kenya, and other remote regions with excellent English communication skills About Pearl Talent Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They're looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we've hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US. Hear why we exist, what we believe in, and who we're building for: WATCH HERE Why Work with Us? At Pearl, we're not just another recruiting firm—we connect you with exceptional opportunities to work alongside visionary US and EU founders. Our focus is on placing you in roles where you can grow, be challenged, and build long-term, meaningful careers. Role Overview The UI/UX Designer creates intuitive, user-centered digital experiences that balance usability, aesthetics, and business goals. This role spans the full design lifecycle—from research and wireframing to high-fidelity UI design and prototyping—across web platforms, SaaS products, mobile applications, and marketing experiences. You will work closely with product, engineering, and marketing teams to translate user needs into clear, effective interfaces. This role is ideal for designers who enjoy solving problems through thoughtful design, value research-informed decisions, and thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments. Your Impact Your designs improve how users interact with digital products by reducing friction and increasing clarity. Through well-structured flows and polished interfaces, you help improve usability, engagement, and conversion outcomes. Your work supports scalable product growth while ensuring consistent and accessible user experiences. Core Responsibilities User Research & Analysis — 20% - Conduct user research and usability testing - Analyze user behavior and identify experience gaps - Create personas, user journeys, and flow diagrams - Translate research insights into actionable design solutions Wireframing & Prototyping — 25% - Create low- to high-fidelity wireframes - Build interactive prototypes to demonstrate user flows - Design responsive layouts across devices - Iterate designs based on feedback and testing results Visual UI Design — 30% - Design polished, pixel-perfect interfaces aligned with brand guidelines - Apply strong visual hierarchy, typography, and layout principles - Create reusable UI components and patterns - Design conversion-focused landing pages and product interfaces Design Systems & Component Libraries — 15% - Build and maintain scalable design systems - Create and document reusable components and patterns - Ensure consistency across products and platforms - Collaborate with developers on design system implementation Usability Testing & Optimization — 5% - Plan and execute usability testing sessions - Analyze findings and iterate on designs - Optimize user flows based on data and feedback Collaboration & Communication — 5% - Partner with product managers and developers - Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders - Participate in reviews, planning sessions, and critiques Requirements Must-Haves (Required) - 1–2+ years of UI/UX design experience - Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design process - Proficiency in Figma for wireframing, prototyping, and UI design - Solid understanding of UX principles and interaction design - Strong visual design fundamentals (layout, typography, hierarchy) - Excellent English communication skills - Ability to work independently in a remote environment Nice-to-Haves (Preferred) - User research or usability testing experience - Conversion-focused or CRO design exposure - Experience designing SaaS, mobile apps, or dashboards - Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) - Basic understanding of front-end constraints (HTML/CSS concepts) Tools Proficiency Must-Haves (Required) - Figma (components, auto layout, prototyping) - Wireframing and prototyping tools - Strong visual design and layout fundamentals Nice-to-Haves (Preferred) - Adobe XD or Sketch - Prototyping tools (Framer, Principle, ProtoPie) - User testing tools (Maze, UserTesting, Hotjar) - Collaboration tools (FigJam, Miro) - Project management tools (Notion, Jira, Asana) Benefits - Competitive Salary: Based on experience and skills - Remote Work: Fully remote — work from anywhere - Generous PTO: In accordance with company policy - Direct Mentorship: Access to global industry leaders - Learning & Development: Continuous growth resources - Global Networking: Work with international teams - Health Coverage (Philippines only): HMO after 3 months (full-time) Our Recruitment Process 1. Application 2. Skills Assessment 3. Initial Screening 4. Top-grading Interview 5. Client Matching 6. Job Offer 7. Onboarding Ready to Join Pearl Talent? Build a long-term remote career designing meaningful digital experiences for global teams. Join Pearl Talent and grow as a designer through ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning.