1,244 Lead Ux Ui Designer Mobile Applications jobs in Kenya

• Lead the design and development of user interfaces and user experiences for mobile applications across iOS and Android platforms.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and create user personas to inform design decisions.
• Develop wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to effectively communicate design concepts.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into compelling user-centered designs.
• Define and maintain design guidelines, style guides, and component libraries to ensure consistency across applications.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, analytics, and technical constraints.
• Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering a collaborative and creative design culture.
• Stay current with the latest UX/UI trends, technologies, and best practices in mobile design.
• Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders clearly and persuasively.
• Ensure the accessibility and usability of all designed interfaces.
• Champion the user experience throughout the product development lifecycle.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in UX/UI design, with a significant focus on mobile application design.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in mobile UX/UI design, including case studies of complex projects.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, or similar.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and visual design.
• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Familiarity with iOS and Android design guidelines and patterns.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead design initiatives and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience working in an agile development environment is a plus.
• A Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred.

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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• 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.