339 Interaction Designer jobs in Kenya

Company Description

Bluemify is dedicated to empowering mothers at every stage of their journey by providing both virtual and home-based consultation services. We connect mothers to professionals from the comfort of their homes, ensuring that they receive the necessary support and guidance. Our mission is to make professional help more accessible and convenient for mothers everywhere.

Role Description

This is an internship role for a User Experience (UX) Design Intern. The UX Design Intern will be responsible for applying design thinking principles, conducting user research, and creating visual designs for web and mobile interfaces. The candidate will also be involved in developing prototypes, improving user experience (UX), and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product usability and accessibility.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Design Thinking and User Research
• Strong skills in Visual Design and User Experience (UX)
• Experience in Prototyping and creating interactive mockups
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience in healthcare or related industries is a plus

What you'll get

• Hands-on startup experience in the growing health-tech sector.
• Opportunity to design for social impact and improve maternal mental health care.
• Mentorship and guidance from an experienced, cross-functional team.
• Exposure to real-world product development processes in web and mobile.
• A chance to build your portfolio with impactful projects.
• Flexible remote working.
• Potential pathway to a full-time role after internship.

Company Description

Onbora is a startup company looking for a UX/UI designer to help in the design procedures for the company. Our company focuses on offering tech solutions for small and medium businesses in Africa.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a User Experience Designer located in Nairobi. The User Experience Designer will be responsible for applying design thinking to create intuitive and engaging user experiences. Daily tasks include conducting user research, creating visual designs, and developing prototypes. The designer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the design vision is executed effectively.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Design Thinking and User Research skills
• Expertise in User Experience (UX) and Visual Design
• Ability to create high-fidelity Prototypes
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or related field is preferred
• Experience in a similar role is a plus

• Design intuitive and engaging user interfaces for web and mobile applications.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and gather user feedback.
• Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes.
• Collaborate with product managers and developers to implement designs.
• Ensure a consistent and delightful user experience across all touchpoints.
• Translate user needs and business requirements into effective design solutions.
• Advocate for user-centered design principles throughout the product lifecycle.
• Stay updated on the latest UI/UX trends and best practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer with a strong portfolio.
• Expertise in user research, wireframing, prototyping, and visual design.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD).
• Solid understanding of usability principles and user-centered design methodologies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote, agile environment.

2-Week Project, Remote — Nairobi County, Kenya

Company Description:

Power Values
is a human-performance company at the intersection of
behavioral science, coaching, and AI
. Founded by
Jonathan Keim
, Chief Development Officer at
Robbins-Madanes Training
, the brand helps individuals and organizations align decisions with what matters most.

Through our
Power Values Quiz
,
AI coaching platform
, and
data-powered dashboards
, we turn values into measurable action that fuels both personal growth and organizational culture.

We're now expanding our product experience team to craft
intuitive, emotionally intelligent interfaces
that guide users—employees and leaders alike—through discovery, reflection, and transformation.

Role Description

This is a
remote, two-week research project
for a
User Experience Researcher
based in
Nairobi County, Kenya
.

The goal of this project is to conduct
user research and design exploration
for the upcoming
Power Values Leadership Dashboard
—a platform that helps organizations visualize alignment, engagement, and cultural health across teams.

You'll lead a focused research sprint, working closely with the design and product team to uncover how employees and leaders interact with value-based performance data, and translate those insights into actionable design recommendations.

Role Description

This is a
remote, two-week research project
for a
User Experience Researcher
based in
Nairobi County, Kenya
.

The goal of this project is to conduct
user research and design exploration
for the upcoming
Power Values Leadership Dashboard
—a platform that helps organizations visualize alignment, engagement, and cultural health across teams.

You'll lead a focused research sprint,
managing a small team of 1–2 research associates
, to uncover how employees and leaders interact with value-based performance data, and translate those insights into actionable design recommendations for the dashboard.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute a
  two-week user research sprint
  , including
  qualitative and quantitative methods
  such as interviews, surveys, and usability tests
• Lead and mentor a small team (1–2 associates)
  in coordinating fieldwork, participant outreach, and data synthesis
• Conduct
  in-depth qualitative interviews
  with leaders and employees to uncover motivations, pain points, and behavioral patterns
• Analyze qualitative data to generate actionable insights and map user journeys related to culture, engagement, and alignment metrics
• Collaborate with product and design teams to translate research findings into data visualization concepts and interaction flows for the dashboard
• Deliver a
  final insights report and presentation
  , including user personas, journey maps, and early design concepts

Deliverables & Timeline

Week 1:
Research Planning & Data Collection

• Finalize research goals, participant criteria, and interview guides
• Conduct interviews and gather user feedback

Week 2:
Analysis & Dashboard Concept Development

• Synthesize insights into personas, pain points, and opportunity areas
• Present actionable recommendations and low-fidelity wireframes or design directions

Qualifications

• Strong skills in
  User Research, Human-Computer Interaction
  , and
  Design Thinking
• Experience designing or researching
  dashboards, analytics tools, or employee engagement systems
• Demonstrated ability to
  lead small teams
  and coordinate research projects under tight timelines
• Excellent
  analytical, storytelling, and presentation skills
• Ability to distill insights into
  clear, visual frameworks
  for product teams
• Empathetic, curious, and user-centered mindset with strong collaboration skills
• Bachelor's degree in
  Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Design
  , or a related field

Duration:
2 Weeks

Location:
Remote (Nairobi County, Kenya)

Compensation:
25,000 KSH

If you're passionate about designing tools that help people and teams live their values—let's talk.

To Apply:
Send your portfolio or relevant case studies to
Jonathan Keim
, along with a short note about your approach to user research and dashboard design.