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UI/UX Engineer (Nairobi – Remote)

Location:
Nairobi, Kenya (Remote OK)

Company:
Fusion Labs

Job Type:
Full-Time

Experience Level:
Mid to Senior

About the Role

Fusion Labs is looking for a UI/UX Engineer to design and build beautiful, functional, and scalable user interfaces across mobile and web platforms. You'll play a central role in shaping how users interact with our products — from concept and prototyping to production-ready implementation. You'll collaborate closely with engineering to ensure design and code quality meet production standards.

Responsibilities

• Create and iterate on product designs using
  Figma
• Translate designs into responsive, production-ready components in
  React Native (Expo)
  and
  
• Leverage
  TailwindCSS
  and
  shadcn/ui
  for consistent, scalable design systems
• Collaborate with backend and frontend developers to ensure seamless user experiences
• Implement
  Expo modules
  for native functionality (Android with Kotlin/Java, iOS with Swift) when required
• Maintain high code quality with
  TypeScript, ESLint, Husky
  , and other tooling
• Conduct design reviews, usability testing, and contribute to improving design and engineering workflows

Required Skills

• Strong proficiency in
  Figma
  (design systems, prototyping, handoff)
• Solid experience with
  React Native
  (Expo) and
  
• Proficiency in
  TypeScript
  for production-grade code
• Familiarity with
  TailwindCSS
  and
  shadcn/ui
  for rapid UI development
• Experience with
  Expo modules
  and bridging to native code when needed
• Understanding of accessibility, responsiveness, and performance in UI/UX
• Familiarity with
  linting, pre-commit hooks, and code quality tools

Bonus Points

• Strong design portfolio showcasing
  mobile and web app designs
• Experience working in
  fast-moving product or startup environments
• Knowledge of
  animations, transitions, and micro-interactions
  that elevate UX
• Ability to balance
  user needs
  with
  engineering constraints
• Experience working independently and collaborating asynchronously

What We Offer

• Remote flexibility (within Nairobi)
• High-impact work on real products shaping digital experiences
• Opportunity to influence both
  design systems
  and
  front-end architecture
• Potential for long-term collaboration and growth within Fusion Labs

How to Apply

Submit your
CV
,
GitHub/portfolio
, and
Figma design samples
via LinkedIn or email us at

. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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• Leading the UX/UI design process from concept to final implementation for various digital products.
• Conducting user research, persona development, and journey mapping to understand user needs.
• Creating wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs.
• Developing and maintaining design systems to ensure consistency and scalability.
• Collaborating with product managers and developers to ensure design feasibility and effective implementation.
• Mentoring and guiding junior designers within the remote team.
• Presenting design concepts and rationale to stakeholders effectively.
• Advocating for the user throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Staying abreast of the latest UX/UI trends, tools, and best practices.
• Conducting usability testing and iterating on designs based on feedback.
• Ensuring designs are accessible and compliant with relevant standards.
• Contributing to the overall product strategy and vision.
• Managing design projects and timelines efficiently.
• Fostering a creative and collaborative team environment within a remote setting.
• Defining visual aesthetics and interaction patterns for new features and products.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in UX/UI design, with a significant portion in a lead or senior role.
• A strong portfolio showcasing a wide range of user-centered design projects.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, InVision, etc.
• Experience developing and managing design systems.
• Excellent understanding of user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Strong visual design skills, including typography, color theory, and layout.
• Familiarity with agile development processes and working with development teams.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor design teams in a remote environment.
• Experience in the creative and digital technology sector is highly preferred.
• Ability to think strategically and translate business goals into user-centered solutions.
• A passion for creating intuitive and delightful user experiences.
• Understanding of front-end development principles (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

• Develop and maintain scalable, high-performance, and responsive web applications using React and modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Translate UI/UX design wireframes and mockups into clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Collaborate with back-end developers to integrate front-end components with server-side logic.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and user experience across various devices and browsers.
• Implement and enforce front-end development best practices, including code reviews, unit testing, and continuous integration.
• Mentor and guide junior front-end developers, fostering a culture of learning and technical excellence.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in front-end development and advocate for their adoption where appropriate.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex front-end issues, ensuring a high level of application stability.
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to technical decision-making.
• Ensure accessibility standards are met.
• Write and maintain technical documentation for front-end codebases.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in front-end web development.
• Expertise in React.js and its core principles, including hooks and context API.
• Strong understanding of JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• Experience with state management libraries like Redux or Zustand.
• Familiarity with front-end build tools such as Webpack, Babel, or Vite.
• Proficiency in consuming RESTful APIs.
• Experience with testing frameworks like Jest, React Testing Library, or Cypress.
• Understanding of version control systems, particularly Git.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, crucial for a remote team environment.
• Experience with TypeScript is a plus.

• Develop, implement, and maintain user-facing features using modern front-end technologies.
• Translate UI/UX designs into functional and responsive web pages.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and usability.
• Collaborate with back-end developers to integrate server-side logic with client-side applications.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code.
• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Identify and troubleshoot bugs and performance issues.
• Stay informed about emerging front-end technologies and industry trends.
• Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Mentor junior developers and share knowledge within the team.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in front-end development.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Extensive experience with at least one modern JavaScript framework (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Vuex).
• Familiarity with front-end build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel).
• Proficiency in using Git for version control.
• Experience with unit and integration testing.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities in a remote setting.
• A portfolio showcasing responsive and interactive web applications is highly recommended.

• Assist in the development and implementation of front-end and back-end web features using modern frameworks.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code under the guidance of senior developers.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical discussions.
• Debug and troubleshoot software defects.
• Collaborate with designers and product managers to understand user requirements.
• Learn and apply version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Assist in writing unit tests and integration tests.
• Contribute to documentation of software design and development processes.
• Research and evaluate new technologies and development tools.
• Participate in daily stand-ups and team meetings.

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Basic understanding of programming concepts and object-oriented principles.
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Java).
• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Understanding of database concepts (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, essential for remote collaboration.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• A portfolio of personal projects or contributions to open-source projects is a plus.
• Self-motivated and able to manage time effectively in a remote setting.

• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality frontend code using React or Vue.js.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes and mockups into interactive web interfaces.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and performance across various devices and browsers.
• Implement responsive design principles to ensure optimal viewing experience on all screen sizes.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge.
• Work closely with backend developers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic.
• Troubleshoot and debug frontend issues, identifying and implementing effective solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging frontend technologies and best practices.
• Contribute to the architectural decisions of frontend projects.
• Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning and daily stand-ups.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior frontend developers.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in frontend web development.
• Proven expertise in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Extensive experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React or Vue.js.
• Solid understanding of state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Vuex).
• Experience with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Familiarity with build tools like Webpack or Parcel.
• Knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git.
• Understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and performance optimization techniques.
• Experience with responsive design and mobile-first development.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience working in an agile development environment is a plus.
• Experience with GraphQL is a bonus.

• 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.