1,179 Lead Ux Ui Designer Digital Product Innovation jobs in Kenya

• Lead the end-to-end design process for new and existing digital products, from user research and wireframing to high-fidelity mockups and prototyping.
• Develop and maintain a clear design vision and strategy, ensuring consistency and coherence across all product interfaces.
• Conduct user research, including usability testing, user interviews, and persona development, to gain deep insights into user needs and behaviors.
• Create intuitive and engaging user flows, wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes.
• Define and maintain design systems, style guides, and UI kits to ensure brand consistency and design efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and engineers to translate requirements into functional and aesthetically pleasing designs.
• Present design concepts and solutions to cross-functional teams and stakeholders, effectively communicating design rationale and user impact.
• Champion user-centered design principles and best practices throughout the organization.
• Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative design team environment.
• Stay current with the latest UX/UI design trends, technologies, and methodologies.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, A/B testing results, and performance metrics.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5-7 years of professional experience in UX/UI design, with a significant portion in a lead or senior role.
• A strong portfolio showcasing a wide range of design projects, demonstrating expertise in user research, interaction design, visual design, and prototyping.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, etc.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, information architecture, and usability best practices.
• Experience with design systems and component-based design.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.
• Experience in agile development methodologies is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead design initiatives and mentor junior designers.

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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Merxpress Nexus is a revolutionary project redefining how humans interact with technology merging e-commerce, fintech, agritech, real estate, media, and AI into one intelligent platform built to save humanity and make life easier.

This is more than an internship. It's a journey to design the future to imagine, sketch, and shape how millions will experience the next evolution of the digital world.

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Collaborate with passionate innovators from diverse fields.

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Build your portfolio with a brand that's changing how the world connects.

Benefits:

Gain hands-on experience on a global project.

Learn directly from founders and visionary leaders.

Get full credit and recognition for your design contributions.

Top-performing interns will become long-term partners and official members of the Merxpress design and innovation team.

Note: This is not a salary-based internship it's an opportunity to grow with a movement that's building something revolutionary. Those who show creativity, discipline, and passion will become an integral part of the company's journey as it expands.

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Yours faithfully,

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Founder, Merxpress Nexus

• 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.
• Write high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code using modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries.
• Optimize web applications for maximum speed, scalability, and responsiveness.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to standards, and knowledge sharing.
• Define and enforce frontend development best practices and coding standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve frontend issues, ensuring a seamless user experience.
• 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).
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Zustand).
• Familiarity with build tools (e.g., Webpack, Vite) and version control systems (Git).
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and asynchronous programming.
• 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.

• Lead the entire UX/UI design process for digital products, from conceptualization to final implementation.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and A/B testing to gather insights and validate 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 all digital products.
• Collaborate effectively with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to define user requirements and translate them into compelling designs.
• Mentor and guide junior UX/UI designers, fostering their professional growth.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest UX/UI trends, best practices, and technologies.
• Present design concepts and solutions to stakeholders, clearly articulating the rationale behind design choices.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field; equivalent practical experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in UX/UI design, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in user-centered design, interaction design, and visual design for web and mobile applications.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, InVision, etc.
• Solid understanding of user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor design teams in a remote environment.

• Lead the entire design process, from user research and wireframing to high-fidelity prototyping and final UI design, for web and mobile applications.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive design systems, style guides, and component libraries to ensure consistency and efficiency across all products.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and heuristic evaluations to gather insights and validate design decisions.
• Translate user needs and business requirements into compelling and intuitive user interfaces and workflows.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, mockups, and high-fidelity designs that effectively communicate interaction and visual design ideas.
• Collaborate closely with product managers to define product strategy and roadmap from a design perspective.
• Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative design culture.
• Present design concepts and solutions to stakeholders at all levels, articulating rationale and design decisions effectively.
• Champion user-centered design principles throughout the organization.
• Stay current with the latest UX/UI trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in the digital product space.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of professional experience in UX/UI design, with a strong portfolio showcasing successful digital product launches.
• Proven experience leading design projects and mentoring design teams.
• Expertise in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, InVision, or similar.
• Deep understanding of user-centered design methodologies, usability principles, and information architecture.
• Experience conducting user research and translating findings into actionable design improvements.
• Excellent visual design skills with a keen eye for typography, color, layout, and detail.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote, and collaborative environment.
• Experience with agile development processes is a plus.

• Lead the design process for digital products, from concept to launch.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and competitive analysis to inform design decisions.
• Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for web and mobile applications.
• Develop and maintain design systems and style guides to ensure brand consistency and usability.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to define product requirements and ensure feasibility.
• Mentor and guide junior UX/UI designers, providing constructive feedback and fostering their growth.
• Champion user-centric design principles throughout the organization.
• Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders at all levels.
• Stay abreast of the latest design trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Ensure accessibility and inclusivity in all design outputs.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in UX/UI design, with a significant portion in a lead or senior role.
• A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of UX/UI design projects for digital products.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, InVision).
• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Solid understanding of front-end development principles (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and their impact on design.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities in a remote setting.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Passion for creating beautiful, functional, and user-friendly digital experiences.

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.