106 Lead Ui Ux Designer jobs in Kenya
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Our client is seeking a visionary Lead UX/UI Designer to shape the user experience of their cutting-edge digital products. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute your creative talents from anywhere. You will be responsible for leading the design process from concept to launch, translating complex user needs into intuitive and engaging interfaces. Your role will involve conducting user research, creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups, and defining the visual design language across all platforms. You will collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure design solutions align with business objectives and technical feasibility. A key aspect of this role is mentoring and guiding junior designers, fostering a culture of design excellence and innovation within the team. You will advocate for user-centered design principles and conduct usability testing to iterate and refine designs. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio showcasing expertise in both UX research and UI design across web and mobile applications. Proficiency in industry-standard design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD is essential. You should possess excellent visual design skills, a deep understanding of user psychology, and a passion for creating seamless and delightful user experiences. This position offers a unique opportunity to have a significant impact on the direction of our product development and user engagement in **Eldoret, Uasin Gishu, KE**. We are looking for a proactive, collaborative individual with strong leadership qualities and the ability to inspire creative solutions. Your ability to communicate design decisions effectively and advocate for the user will be paramount to your success. This role requires a strategic thinker who can balance user needs with business goals and deliver exceptional design outcomes.
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Our client, a fast-growing digital agency renowned for its innovative solutions, is seeking a talented and experienced Lead UI/UX Designer. This position is fully remote, allowing you to leverage your creative talents from anywhere. You will be responsible for leading the design process for web and mobile applications, ensuring an exceptional user experience and intuitive interface design. This includes conducting user research, creating wireframes and prototypes, developing user personas, and crafting high-fidelity mockups. You will collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to translate user needs and business requirements into engaging and effective design solutions. Key responsibilities involve establishing and maintaining design systems, conducting usability testing, and iterating on designs based on feedback and data. You will mentor junior designers, provide constructive criticism, and champion best practices in UI/UX design. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio showcasing a deep understanding of user-centered design principles and a proven track record of delivering successful digital products. Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or InVision is essential. Experience with user research methodologies and a solid understanding of front-end development capabilities are highly desirable. A Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or a related field, coupled with at least 6 years of professional UI/UX design experience, is required. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills are paramount. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the user experience of cutting-edge digital products and lead a talented design team in a collaborative, remote environment.
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Lead UX/UI Designer & Strategist
Posted 16 days ago
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Our client is looking for a highly creative and experienced Lead UX/UI Designer & Strategist to spearhead their digital product design efforts. This is a fully remote role where you will be responsible for defining and driving the user experience strategy across all digital platforms, ensuring intuitive, engaging, and visually stunning interfaces. You will lead a talented team of designers, guiding them through the entire design process from user research and wireframing to high-fidelity prototyping and final asset delivery. Your responsibilities will include conducting user research, creating user personas, mapping user journeys, and translating insights into actionable design recommendations. You will champion user-centered design principles throughout the organization and collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and marketing teams to ensure design integrity and successful product launches. The ideal candidate possesses a strong portfolio showcasing exceptional UX/UI design skills, a strategic mindset, and a deep understanding of user psychology and interaction design. You should be adept at using industry-standard design tools and have a passion for creating seamless digital experiences. This role requires excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills, as well as the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, remote environment. You will be expected to mentor junior designers, foster a collaborative design culture, and stay ahead of design trends and emerging technologies. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the user experience of innovative digital products. The job location is within the broader geographical area of **Naivasha, Nakuru, KE**, however, the role is entirely remote.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design process for digital products.
- Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing.
- Create user personas, journey maps, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
- Develop and maintain design systems and style guides.
- Collaborate with product managers and engineering teams to define product requirements and deliver exceptional user experiences.
- Champion user-centered design principles and best practices.
- Mentor and guide junior UX/UI designers.
- Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders.
- Stay current with industry trends, tools, and technologies in UX/UI design.
- Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in UX/UI design, with a proven track record of designing successful digital products.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in user research, interaction design, visual design, and prototyping.
- Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision.
- Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.
- Understanding of front-end development principles (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven leadership and team management abilities.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote work environment.
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Lead UX/UI Designer (Remote)
Posted 19 days ago
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Our client, a fast-paced technology company at the forefront of digital innovation, is seeking an exceptional Lead UX/UI Designer to spearhead their fully remote design team. This role is critical in shaping the user experience and interface design for a suite of cutting-edge digital products. The ideal candidate will possess a compelling portfolio showcasing extensive experience in user research, wireframing, prototyping, visual design, and usability testing. You will be responsible for leading the design process from concept to completion, ensuring intuitive, engaging, and aesthetically pleasing user interfaces that meet both user needs and business goals. Your duties will include collaborating closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to translate complex requirements into elegant and functional design solutions. You will conduct user interviews, usability tests, and data analysis to inform design decisions and advocate for the user throughout the product development lifecycle. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, the ability to mentor and guide junior designers, and a deep understanding of design thinking principles and agile methodologies. Proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD) is mandatory. This position requires excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate design rationale effectively. As a remote leader, you will foster a collaborative and creative design environment, ensuring seamless communication and workflow within a distributed team. You will champion design best practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes and standards. This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned UX/UI professional to make a significant impact on product design and user satisfaction for a dynamic and innovative company, all while enjoying the flexibility of a remote work arrangement. Your ability to balance user needs with business objectives will be key to success.
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Lead UX/UI Designer - Mobile Applications
Posted 19 days ago
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Our client, an innovative tech company specializing in user-centric mobile applications, is looking for a talented Lead UX/UI Designer to shape the user experience of their flagship products. This is a full-time, fully remote position, offering the opportunity to lead design initiatives from your home office. You will be responsible for the entire design process, from user research and wireframing to prototyping and high-fidelity visual design, ensuring intuitive, engaging, and visually appealing interfaces for both iOS and Android platforms. Your leadership will guide the design team and influence product development strategies.
Key responsibilities include conducting user research, creating user personas and journey maps, developing intuitive navigation systems, designing visually compelling interfaces, and producing detailed design specifications for development teams. You will collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to translate user needs and business requirements into seamless and delightful user experiences. You will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining design systems, conducting usability testing, and staying ahead of UX/UI trends and best practices. Mentoring junior designers and advocating for user-centered design principles within the organization are also key aspects of this role.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. A minimum of 6 years of experience in UX/UI design, with a strong portfolio showcasing expertise in mobile application design, is required. Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, and user research methodologies is essential. Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills are necessary to effectively articulate design decisions and lead design discussions. This remote role is perfect for a creative problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative, virtual environment. The job location is fully remote.
Key responsibilities include conducting user research, creating user personas and journey maps, developing intuitive navigation systems, designing visually compelling interfaces, and producing detailed design specifications for development teams. You will collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to translate user needs and business requirements into seamless and delightful user experiences. You will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining design systems, conducting usability testing, and staying ahead of UX/UI trends and best practices. Mentoring junior designers and advocating for user-centered design principles within the organization are also key aspects of this role.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. A minimum of 6 years of experience in UX/UI design, with a strong portfolio showcasing expertise in mobile application design, is required. Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, and user research methodologies is essential. Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills are necessary to effectively articulate design decisions and lead design discussions. This remote role is perfect for a creative problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative, virtual environment. The job location is fully remote.
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Lead UX/UI Designer - Immersive Experiences
Posted 19 days ago
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Our client is seeking an exceptional Lead UX/UI Designer to spearhead the design of innovative and engaging digital experiences. This is a fully remote role, empowering you to shape intuitive user interfaces and seamless user journeys for a diverse range of digital products. You will play a pivotal role in defining design strategies, leading a team of talented designers, and ensuring that our client's products are not only visually stunning but also highly functional and user-centric. This remote-first position demands a strong portfolio, a passion for user-centered design, and the ability to collaborate effectively across distributed teams.The role is entirely remote, focusing on creating cutting-edge digital experiences for a global user base.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
This is a fantastic opportunity for a visionary designer to shape the user experience of next-generation digital products within a highly collaborative and fully remote setting. If you are passionate about creating intuitive and impactful digital interfaces, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the entire design process from concept to final implementation, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity UI design.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive design system and style guide to ensure consistency across all products.
- Conduct user research, usability testing, and A/B testing to gather insights and inform design decisions.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into elegant design solutions.
- Mentor and guide junior designers, providing constructive feedback and fostering a collaborative design environment.
- Champion user-centered design principles throughout the organization.
- Create compelling user flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes to effectively communicate design concepts.
- Ensure the accessibility and usability of all digital products, adhering to WCAG guidelines.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies in UX/UI design, particularly in areas like AR/VR and interactive media.
- Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders and executive teams.
- Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery without compromising quality.
- Optimize designs based on user feedback and performance data.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field.
- A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional UX/UI design work, particularly for complex digital applications or immersive experiences.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in UX/UI design, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
- Proficiency in industry-standard design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, etc.
- Deep understanding of user-centered design methodologies, interaction design principles, and visual design best practices.
- Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, adept at collaborating within a remote team.
- Experience with animation or motion design is a plus.
- Familiarity with front-end development principles (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is beneficial.
- Proven ability to lead and inspire a design team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a visionary designer to shape the user experience of next-generation digital products within a highly collaborative and fully remote setting. If you are passionate about creating intuitive and impactful digital interfaces, we encourage you to apply.
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Lead UX/UI Designer - SaaS Platforms
Posted 1 day ago
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Our client is a rapidly growing technology firm seeking a talented and visionary Lead UX/UI Designer to spearhead the design of their innovative SaaS platforms. This is a fully remote position, offering the chance to shape user experiences from anywhere. You will be instrumental in defining and executing the design strategy for our suite of products, ensuring they are intuitive, engaging, and visually appealing. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of user-centered design principles, a keen eye for aesthetics, and a proven track record of designing successful digital products.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Lead the entire design process from concept to execution, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity visual design.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive design system to ensure consistency across all product interfaces.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to translate complex requirements into elegant user experiences.
- Conduct user research, usability testing, and A/B testing to gather insights and validate design decisions.
- Create intuitive user flows, wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes.
- Champion user advocacy throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative design culture.
- Stay current with the latest UX/UI trends, techniques, and technologies.
- Present design concepts and rationale clearly and persuasively to stakeholders.
- Define and track key design metrics to measure the success of user experiences.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in UX/UI design, with a strong portfolio showcasing complex web applications and SaaS products.
- Expertise in industry-standard design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, or similar.
- Deep understanding of user-centered design methodologies, information architecture, and interaction design principles.
- Proven experience conducting user research and usability testing.
- Excellent visual design skills with a strong sense of typography, color, and layout.
- Experience building and managing design systems.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with remote teams.
- Ability to articulate design decisions and rationale clearly.
- Experience in agile development environments is a plus.
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Lead UX/UI Designer, Interactive Experiences
Posted 13 days ago
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Our client, a cutting-edge digital agency specializing in creating immersive and user-centric digital products, is looking for a talented and visionary Lead UX/UI Designer to spearhead their fully remote design team. This role is pivotal in shaping the user journey and visual appeal of innovative web and mobile applications, ensuring an intuitive and engaging experience for global users. You will be responsible for leading the design process from concept to final implementation, translating complex user needs and business requirements into elegant and effective design solutions. Key responsibilities include conducting user research, creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups; defining user flows and interaction models; developing comprehensive style guides and design systems; and collaborating closely with product managers, developers, and content strategists to ensure design integrity and feasibility. The ideal candidate will possess a strong portfolio showcasing exceptional skills in both UX research and UI design across various platforms. A deep understanding of user-centered design principles, information architecture, usability testing, and current design trends is essential. Proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, InVision) is required. A Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, with a minimum of 7 years of experience in UX/UI design, including significant experience in a lead or senior capacity, is necessary. Experience managing design projects and mentoring junior designers is a significant plus. This is a remote-first position, demanding excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a distributed team effectively. You must be a proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for detail and a passion for creating outstanding digital experiences. If you are a creative powerhouse dedicated to crafting seamless and beautiful user interfaces and thrive in a collaborative, remote-first environment, we encourage you to apply.
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Lead UX/UI Designer - Interactive Applications
Posted 5 days ago
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Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Lead UX/UI Designer to shape the user experience and interface design for their digital products. This is a fully remote role, offering the opportunity to work with a dynamic team from anywhere. You will be responsible for the entire design process, from user research and wireframing to prototyping and final visual design, ensuring intuitive and engaging user interfaces. This involves conducting user research, usability testing, and analyzing user feedback to inform design decisions. You will collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to translate user needs and business requirements into compelling and functional designs. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio showcasing extensive experience in UX/UI design for web and mobile applications, with a proven ability to lead design projects. Expertise in user-centered design principles, information architecture, and interaction design is essential. Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or InVision is required. You should possess excellent visual design skills, with a keen eye for aesthetics, typography, and layout. Strong communication, presentation, and collaboration skills are necessary to effectively articulate design concepts and champion user needs. This remote position allows you to contribute to innovative digital solutions while enjoying a flexible work environment. You will be instrumental in creating seamless and delightful user experiences that drive engagement and satisfaction. This role requires a creative problem-solver with a passion for user advocacy and a commitment to design excellence.
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Lead UI/UX Designer - Mobile Applications
Posted 19 days ago
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We are looking for a talented and experienced Lead UI/UX Designer to spearhead our digital product design efforts. This fully remote position requires a visionary individual passionate about creating intuitive, engaging, and visually stunning user experiences for our suite of mobile applications. You will be responsible for the entire design lifecycle, from user research and wireframing to prototyping and final visual design. Your role will involve collaborating closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to translate complex user needs and business requirements into elegant, user-centric solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio showcasing expertise in mobile app design, a deep understanding of user-centered design principles, and proficiency in industry-standard design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD). You should be adept at conducting user testing, analyzing feedback, and iterating on designs to optimize usability and satisfaction. This role demands excellent leadership and communication skills, as you will guide junior designers and present design concepts to cross-functional teams. A keen eye for detail, a strong aesthetic sensibility, and a commitment to pixel-perfect execution are essential. You will be instrumental in defining the user interface and overall user experience strategy for our products, ensuring consistency and adherence to design best practices across all platforms. Your ability to articulate design rationale and advocate for user needs will be crucial. We are a remote-first company, so strong self-management, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to collaborate effectively across distributed teams are paramount. You will stay current with the latest UI/UX trends, technologies, and design patterns, bringing fresh ideas and innovative approaches to our product development process. This is an exceptional opportunity for a creative and strategic designer to shape the future of our digital offerings and make a significant impact.
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