1,244 Lead Ux Ui Designer Interactive Experiences jobs in Kenya

• 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.

• Lead the design process for digital products, from user research and wireframing to high-fidelity prototyping and visual design.
• Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to gather insights and inform design decisions.
• Create user personas, journey maps, and site maps to visualize user flows and identify pain points.
• Develop wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes that clearly communicate design concepts and functionality.
• Define and maintain a consistent visual language and design system across all digital products.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to ensure design feasibility and alignment with business goals.
• Champion user-centered design principles throughout the organization.
• Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative design team environment.
• Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders, incorporating feedback effectively.
• Stay current with the latest trends, tools, and best practices in UX/UI design and digital product development.
• Oversee the implementation of designs, ensuring pixel-perfect execution and a seamless user experience.

• Lead the design strategy and execution for web and mobile applications, ensuring a cohesive and positive user experience.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and competitor analysis to understand user needs and market trends.
• Create user personas, journey maps, wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes.
• Develop high-fidelity visual designs, including color palettes, typography, and iconography, adhering to brand guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into compelling design solutions.
• Champion user-centered design principles throughout the organization.
• Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative design team culture.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, technical constraints, and business requirements.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest UI/UX design trends, tools, and technologies.
• Ensure design consistency across all platforms and touchpoints.

• A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional UI/UX design work across web and mobile platforms.
• Proven experience in leading design projects and mentoring design teams.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, or similar.
• Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, usability heuristics, and interaction design.
• Excellent visual design skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions effectively.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

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:

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.

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Yours faithfully,

Ryan Nkosilati Malambo

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.

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