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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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• Creating intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces that align with brand guidelines and product goals.
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• Mentoring and guiding junior UX/UI designers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing design team.
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• Lead the design process from concept to execution for web and mobile applications.
• Conduct user research, interviews, and usability testing to gather insights and inform design decisions.
• Create wireframes, user flows, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity visual designs.
• Develop and maintain design systems and style guides to ensure consistency across platforms.
• Collaborate with product managers and developers to define product requirements and technical feasibility.
• Advocate for user-centered design principles and best practices.
• Mentor and guide junior UX/UI designers, fostering their professional growth.
• Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders, incorporating feedback effectively.
• Stay updated on the latest UX/UI trends, technologies, and design tools.
• Contribute to the overall product strategy and vision.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in UX/UI design, with a significant portion in a lead or senior role.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in user research, interaction design, and visual design.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, etc.
• Experience designing for responsive web and native mobile applications.
• Understanding of front-end development principles and constraints.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote, fast-paced environment.
• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.

• Leading the entire UX/UI design lifecycle, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity visual design.
• Developing user personas, user journey maps, and information architecture to understand user needs and behaviors.
• Creating intuitive and visually stunning user interfaces for web applications, mobile apps, and other digital products.
• Conducting user testing and gathering feedback to iterate on designs and improve usability.
• Developing and maintaining design systems, style guides, and component libraries to ensure consistency across all products.
• Collaborating closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into effective design solutions.
• Mentoring and guiding junior designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative design culture.
• Staying up-to-date with the latest UX/UI trends, tools, and best practices in the digital design industry.
• Advocating for the user throughout the product development process, ensuring a delightful and seamless user experience.
• Presenting design concepts and solutions to stakeholders with clarity and confidence.

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex frontend features and user interfaces.
• Mentor and guide a team of frontend developers, fostering technical growth and best practices.
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes and mockups into functional interfaces.
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• Stay current with emerging frontend technologies and trends, recommending adoption where appropriate.
• Work effectively in an Agile development environment with cross-functional teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional frontend development experience.
• Proven experience leading frontend development teams.
• Expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
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• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Zustand).
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• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for remote team interaction.
• A keen eye for design and a passion for user experience.

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• Establish and maintain design systems and style guides.
• Collaborate with product managers and developers to implement design solutions.
• Mentor junior designers and provide design direction.
• Champion user-centered design principles and best practices.
• Ensure brand consistency across all digital products.

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Design, HCI, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of UX/UI design experience, with 2+ years in a lead role.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in digital product design.
• Proficiency in design tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with user research and prototyping.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage remote design projects effectively.

• Lead the design process for new features and products, from user research and wireframing to high-fidelity prototypes and final UI design.
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• Create intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces for web and mobile applications.
• Develop user flows, wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure design feasibility and alignment with business goals.
• Establish and maintain design systems, style guides, and component libraries to ensure consistency across all platforms.
• Champion user-centered design principles throughout the organization.
• Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative design culture.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest UI/UX design trends, tools, and technologies.
• Effectively communicate design concepts and rationale to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in UI/UX design, with a strong portfolio showcasing a range of digital products.
• Proven experience leading design projects and mentoring junior designers.
• Expert proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, information architecture, and interaction design.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Familiarity with front-end development principles (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and how they impact design implementation.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced, remote environment.
• A passion for creating exceptional user experiences.