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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.

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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.

Company Description

Prunella Talent Ltd connects top-tier African tech and consulting talent with leading global markets.

We offer a comprehensive suite of services—including talent acquisition, consulting, technical support, CoE services, and software development.

Powered by the proprietary
Prunella Application Suite
, we manage the entire lifecycle within a single, unified platform. Our ecosystem integrates talent management, projects, finance, operations, communication, CRM, AI, supply chain, and e-commerce: Ensuring efficiency, transparency, and seamless delivery from discovery to deployment.

Role Description

This is a
full-time UX Designer role
, based in
Nairobi County, Kenya
.

The UX Designer will conduct user research, apply design thinking methodologies, create visual designs, and continuously improve user experiences.

Additional tasks include
prototyping
and, depending on the candidate's skills, contributing to
Quality Assurance (QA)
processes to help ensure design intent is fully realized in implementation.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in User Research and Design Thinking
• Strong skills in Visual Design and UX principles
• Experience with prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or similar
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work on-site in Nairobi County, Kenya
• Experience in QA testing, writing test cases, or usability testing is a strong plus
• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Interested?
Apply now and help us shape world-class digital experiences.

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• Conduct user research and analyze user behavior.
• Create wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes.
• Design intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces (UI) for web and mobile applications.
• Develop and maintain design systems and style guides.
• Collaborate with product managers and developers to define and implement design solutions.
• Conduct usability testing and gather user feedback.
• Iterate on designs based on feedback and data analysis.
• Ensure designs meet accessibility standards.
• Stay updated on the latest UX/UI trends and technologies.
• Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience as a UX/UI Designer or similar role.
• Strong portfolio showcasing exceptional UX/UI design skills.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD).
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• Experience with front-end development concepts is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.