457 Lead Interactive Experience Designer jobs in Kenya

• Lead the design process for user interfaces and visual assets across web and mobile applications.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive style guides, design systems, and UI kits to ensure brand consistency and efficient design workflows.
• Create high-fidelity mockups, wireframes, and prototypes to effectively communicate design concepts and user flows.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and UX researchers to translate user needs and business requirements into intuitive and visually appealing designs.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and iterate on designs.
• Mentor and guide junior designers, providing feedback and fostering a collaborative design culture.
• Present design solutions to stakeholders, articulating design rationale and incorporating feedback.
• Stay abreast of the latest design trends, technologies, and best practices in UI/UX design.
• Ensure accessibility standards are met in all design outputs.
• Optimize designs for various screen sizes and devices.
• Manage design project timelines and deliverables in an agile environment.
• Champion user-centered design principles throughout the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in UI/UX design, with a significant focus on visual design and interface aesthetics.
• A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of successful digital design projects, particularly in interactive applications.
• Expert proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Deep understanding of typography, color theory, layout, and visual hierarchy.
• Experience with creating and managing design systems.
• Familiarity with front-end development principles and constraints.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a design team.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and thrive in a fast-paced, remote environment.

• Lead the design of user interfaces and user experiences for web and mobile applications, focusing on intuitive navigation and engaging interactions.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and persona development to understand user needs and behaviors.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to effectively communicate design concepts and user flows.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive style guides, design systems, and component libraries to ensure consistency and scalability.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into compelling design solutions.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior designers, fostering a collaborative and creative design environment.
• Champion user-centered design principles throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, performance data, and stakeholder input.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends, technologies, and best practices in UX/UI and interactive media.
• Present design solutions effectively to internal teams and external clients.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in UX/UI design, with a significant focus on interactive and digital product design.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in user-centered design, visual design, and interaction design.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, InVision, or similar.
• Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and creating user journey maps.
• Solid understanding of web and mobile technologies and their implications for design.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to lead design projects and mentor team members.
• Experience working in a remote, collaborative environment.
• A keen eye for detail and a passion for creating aesthetically pleasing and functional designs.
• This role is fully remote, with the administrative base in Bungoma, Bungoma, KE , requiring excellent autonomy and digital collaboration skills.

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.

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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Benefits:

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Yours faithfully,

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Founder, Merxpress Nexus