446 Front End Engineers jobs in Nairobi

• Lead the user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design process from concept to implementation for web and mobile applications.
• Develop user personas, user journeys, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and analyze user feedback to inform design decisions.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define design requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Establish and maintain a consistent design system and brand identity across all digital products.
• Mentor and guide a team of UX/UI designers, providing constructive feedback and fostering professional growth.
• Champion user-centered design principles and advocate for the user throughout the product development process.
• Stay abreast of the latest UX/UI trends, tools, and best practices.
• Present design concepts and solutions to stakeholders, clearly articulating design rationale.
• Oversee the design QA process to ensure the final product meets design specifications and quality standards.
• Contribute to the strategic vision of product development through innovative design thinking.
• Manage design project timelines and resources effectively within a remote setting.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in UX/UI design, with at least 3 years in a lead or management role.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of successful web and mobile design projects with a focus on user experience.
• Expert proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, etc.
• Deep understanding of user research methodologies, usability testing, and A/B testing.
• Experience creating and maintaining design systems.
• Excellent visual design skills with a keen eye for detail, typography, and layout.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions effectively.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor design teams.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, and fully remote work environment.
• Knowledge of front-end development principles (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.

• Lead the end-to-end design process for digital products, from user research to high-fidelity mockups.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and analyze user feedback to inform design decisions.
• Create wireframes, user flows, interactive prototypes, and detailed visual designs.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define product requirements and design solutions.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive design systems, style guides, and component libraries.
• Mentor and guide junior UI/UX designers, fostering their professional growth.
• Advocate for user-centered design principles and best practices across the organization.
• Present design concepts and rationale clearly and persuasively to cross-functional teams.
• Stay current with the latest UI/UX trends, tools, and technologies.
• Contribute to the overall product strategy and vision through insightful design leadership.
• Effectively manage design projects and timelines in a remote work environment.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in UI/UX design, with a strong portfolio showcasing successful digital product launches.
• Demonstrated expertise in user research methodologies, usability testing, and interaction design.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, or similar.
• Experience with creating and managing design systems.
• Strong understanding of front-end development principles and their implications for design.
• Excellent visual design skills, with a keen eye for typography, color, and layout.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to lead design projects and mentor junior designers.
• Experience working effectively in a remote, agile development environment.
• Passion for creating intuitive, accessible, and engaging user experiences.

• Develop new user-facing features using modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Translate UI/UX design wireframes and mockups into high-quality, responsive code.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and accessibility.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Collaborate effectively with UI/UX designers and backend developers.
• Perform code reviews and mentor junior frontend developers.
• Troubleshoot and debug frontend issues.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging frontend technologies and best practices.
• Contribute to frontend architecture and technology decisions.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional frontend development experience.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Extensive experience with at least one major frontend framework (React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Strong understanding of UI/UX principles and responsive design.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel) and package managers (e.g., npm, yarn).
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in remote teams.
• A portfolio showcasing successful frontend projects and UI/UX implementations is highly desirable.

About PGLS
PGLS is a leading provider of Translation, Interpretation, and Language Training solutions in over 200 languages and regional varieties. Headquartered in the Washington D.C. area with team members spanning five continents, PGLS is a minority-owned company that provides unique, innovative and scalable solutions that advance the global missions of its partners.

We are hiring a UI/UX Designer to help shape both the user experience of our core technology platform and the visual design of our go-to-market (GTM) materials. This is a dual-focus creative role that supports product development and brand growth across multiple channels.

Position Summary
As the UI/UX Designer, you'll report directly to the VP of Product & GTM Strategy and operate across two integrated tracks:

• Product Design: You'll create intuitive, accessible, and efficient interfaces for internal and client-facing tools including interpreter portals, scheduling systems, dashboards, and mobile experiences.
• GTM & Brand Design: You'll develop high-impact marketing and sales assets that support lead generation, brand awareness, and partner engagement across digital and print formats.

This role combines system-level UX thinking with hands-on graphic design, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working on both functional interfaces and creative brand storytelling.

Job Responsibilities
*Product UI/UX Design *

• Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups based on product specs and user stories
• Design user-friendly dashboards and workflows for interpreters, clients, and internal teams
• Apply best practices in accessibility (e.g., 508 compliance), responsive design, and multilingual UX
• Support product discovery and user testing sessions with interaction mockups
• Maintain a scalable design system to ensure speed and consistency across releases

*GTM & Graphic Design *

• Develop branded visual assets for lead generation, brand campaigns, and sales support, including:

• Brochures, one-pagers, whitepapers, and data sheets

• LinkedIn ads, carousel posts, and banners

• Email templates and website visuals

• Ensure visual consistency across GTM collateral, internal decks, presentations, and trade show graphics

• Help communicate value propositions across services (e.g., OPI, VRI, Translation, Localization, Training)
• Collaborate with marketing and growth teams to enhance digital campaign design

Requirements

• 5–8+ years of professional experience in design roles
• At least 3 years in UI/UX design for SaaS, B2B, or enterprise platforms
• At least 2 years in graphic design for marketing or sales teams
• Experience working in agile environments with product managers, engineers, and marketers
• Proven track record of owning design projects from concept to execution

Preferred Skills

• UI/UX Design: Strong command of user-centered design and prototyping using Figma
• Graphic Design: Ability to design for both print and digital formats with brand consistency
• Systems Thinking: Comfortable managing design across complex, multi-product environments
• Product Collaboration: Experienced working with product and engineering teams in agile sprints
• Marketing Sensibility: Understands how to build assets that support clear messaging and conversion

*Tools & Technologies *

• UI/UX: Figma, FigJam, Adobe XD
• Graphic Design: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Presentation & Web: PowerPoint, Keynote, Canva, Webflow (bonus)
• Project Management: Jira, Asana, or similar collaboration tools

Bonus Experience (Nice To Have)

• Experience in SaaS, healthcare tech, education platforms, or language services
• Understanding of localization/internationalization in design
• Familiarity with HTML/CSS and developer handoff workflows
• Exposure to CRM/marketing platforms (HubSpot, ActiveCampaign, Mailchimp)
• Experience with branding or rebranding initiatives
• Designing for multilingual or cross-cultural user bases

Benefits
PGLS offers a wide range of benefits, including health coverage, pension, and a flexible work schedule.

Smartmile is a dynamic and agile startup that opens doors to a sustainable world through platform delivery innovations. We are now growing rapidly and are looking to expand our herd to support this growth. You will become a member of our skilled team in Nairobi. As a part of Smartmile, you shape the future of design and open doors to a visually appealing world

You will join our creative team on the following tasks:

• Design and implement visual elements for our marketing campaigns, web applications, and hardware UIs.
• Create corporate identity materials, social media graphics, infographics, and visual assets that strengthen our brand.
• Collaborate with the tech team to build UI/UX designs and ensure a consistent visual language across all our products.
• Develop creative concepts and ideas that visually express our mission and values.

Personally, You Should Bring Along

• A good understanding of UI/UX principles.
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• A desire to directly implement creative ideas.
• Very good spoken and written English, as our company language is English.
• Strong learning orientation and the ability to quickly get up to speed with new design tools and processes.
• Excellent communication and team skills.
• Willingness to travel to our locations and partners worldwide.
• Commitment to our company's core values.

Technical Skills Required

• Expert-level experience in common design tools like Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma.
• Knowledge in creating vector graphics and print-ready files.
• Experience working with developers and handing off designs for implementation.
• Good knowledge of creating animations or videos (After Effects, Premiere Pro) is a plus.
• Familiarity with project management (experience with Jira).

What We Offer You

• Be part of the mission to build the new sustainable worldwide infrastructure for deliveries.
• Play a key role in a growing international team with strong involvement in fundamental projects from the start.
• Take ownership of your work, develop your skills, and take your career to the next level.
• Work at one of the most dynamic innovation centers in Kenya at iHub
• Competitive compensation.
• The position is a full-time position.

You have until the
2nd of October 2025
to prepare and send your application.

The recruitment process is ongoing with interviews already taking place during the application period. We know a unicorn when we see one and can't wait to meet you We would like you to start immediately; if this is not possible, we are happy to learn when you would be able to join our team the soonest.

Find out more why it is great to work for Smartmile here

Privacy at Smartmile | Legal Information | Recruitment Privacy Policy

Position:.UI/UX Product Designer

Reporting to: Director of Innovation

Location: Nairobi, Kenya.

Role type: Full-Time - Fixed term contract 1 year

About SunCulture
Founded in 2012, SunCulture's vision is to build a world where people take control of their environment in rewarding and sustainable ways. SunCulture achieves this by developing and commercializing life-changing technology that solves the biggest daily challenges for the world's 570 million smallholder farming households. The company is the largest distributor of solar water pumps/solar irrigation for smallholder farmers in Africa and was recognized by Fast Company as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies in 2021. SunCulture has grown significantly over the last five years, now employing over 400 people globally.

About Maarifa
Maarifa (the Swahili word for knowledge or wisdom) is a data platform by SunCulture with integrated credit scoring and Peer-2-Peer engagement. It aims to connect opportunities for smallholder farmers in East Africa, addressing challenges like limited market access, price volatility, and exploitation by intermediaries. Maarifa supports Sustainable Agriculture (SDG 2) by providing market access and reducing post-harvest losses, and Social Entrepreneurship (SDG 8) by empowering smallholder farmers to improve economic stability. It also enables farmers to demonstrate financial stability, making them financible by SunCulture's irrigation business, thereby supporting Water Access (SDG 6). The platform facilitates communication between farmers and outgrowers, provides training, and allows for payments and credit score building.

About The Role
The UI/UX Product Designer for Maarifa Rollout will play a leading role in the planning and execution of the Maarifa initiative's user experience and interface design. Reporting to the Director of Innovation, this position will be crucial in ensuring the successful development, launch, and scaling of SunCulture's outgrower data platform. This role demands a dynamic leader with strong UI/UX design skills, a deep understanding of user-centered design principles, and a passion for creating impactful products for underserved communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead UI/UX Design for Maarifa: Provide comprehensive leadership and oversight for the user interface and user experience aspects of the Maarifa project rollout, from concept to full-scale deployment.
• Conduct End-User Research: Plan and execute thorough end-user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to deeply understand the needs, pain points, and behaviors of smallholder farmers, outgrowers, and agricultural entrepreneurs in East Africa. Develop detailed user personas and journey maps10.
• Design and Prototype User Experiences: Create intuitive, user-friendly, and visually appealing designs for the Maarifa web and Android applications, as well as the WhatsApp bot and USSD/SMS interfaces11. Develop wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes using Figma and Adobe tools.
• Collaborate with Technical and Commercial Teams: Work closely with the technical development team to ensure the feasibility of designs and with the business development and field support teams to align design solutions with market needs and user adoption strategies
• Iterate and Optimize Based on Feedback: Continuously gather user feedback and performance data, and iterate on designs to improve usability, engagement, and overall user satisfaction.
• Ensure Design System Consistency: Develop and maintain a consistent design system and component library to ensure brand coherence and efficient scaling of the platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, or a closely related field.
• Proven experience (typically 3+ years) in UI/UX product design, with strong experience specifically in designing for high-traffic, consumer-facing digital products.
• Demonstrated mastery of design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong portfolio showcasing end-user research methodologies, case studies, and interactive prototypes.
• Experience participating in the launch of new products with a new go-to-market strategy is highly desirable.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in East Africa, particularly with underserved populations or in rural contexts, is highly desirable.
• Understanding of agricultural value chains or financial inclusion products is a plus.

Does this sound like you?

If you are a driven and experienced UI/UX Product Designer with a deep understanding of user-centered design and a passion for leveraging innovative technology to create significant social and economic impact for smallholder farmers, we encourage you to apply.

Interested?

Please apply online via this job portal. We respond to all candidates; however, only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.

Please Note
SunCulture is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances14.

• Design intuitive and engaging user interfaces for web and mobile applications.
• Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to understand user needs and behaviors.
• Create wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes to effectively communicate design concepts.
• Develop high-fidelity mockups and visual designs that align with brand guidelines and aesthetic principles.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and developers throughout the design and development lifecycle.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, usability testing, and performance data.
• Ensure design consistency across all digital platforms and products.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest UI/UX trends, tools, and technologies.
• Present design concepts and rationale clearly and effectively to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Advocate for the user throughout the product development process.
• Contribute to the development of design systems and style guides.
• Optimize user experience based on analytics and A/B testing results.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience (3+ years) as a UI/UX Designer with a strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional design skills.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, etc.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, usability heuristics, and interaction design.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Familiarity with front-end development principles and constraints is a plus.
• Excellent visual design skills with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, remote environment.
• Experience designing for both web and mobile platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.