1,945 Lead Ux Ui Designer Remote Digital Products jobs in Kenya

• 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 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.

• Lead the design process for all digital products, from concept to launch, ensuring a seamless and delightful user experience.
• Develop user personas, journey maps, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups that effectively communicate design concepts.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and gather feedback to inform design decisions and iterate on solutions.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to define product requirements and translate them into compelling user interfaces.
• Establish and maintain a consistent design language and style guide across all digital platforms.
• Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering their professional growth and ensuring design quality.
• Stay current with the latest UX/UI trends, design tools, and best practices in the industry.
• Champion user-centered design principles throughout the organization.
• Optimize user flows and interface elements for maximum usability and accessibility.
• Present design concepts and rationale clearly and persuasively to cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines in a remote work environment.
• Contribute to the strategic vision of the product roadmap through a design-first approach.
• Develop interactive prototypes to effectively demonstrate user flows and functionality.
• Ensure designs are technically feasible and align with development capabilities.
• Evaluate and select appropriate design tools and software to enhance the design workflow.
• Advocate for the end-user throughout the entire product development lifecycle.
• Drive innovation in design by exploring new interaction models and visual styles.
• Oversee the design system and ensure its scalability and maintainability.
• Conduct competitive analysis to identify design opportunities and challenges.
• Provide constructive feedback to peers and contribute to a culture of design excellence.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in UX/UI design, with a significant portion in a lead or senior role.
• A strong portfolio showcasing a wide range of successful digital product designs, including web and mobile applications.
• Expertise in user research methodologies, usability testing, and information architecture.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, etc.
• Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and visual design.
• Experience in leading design teams and mentoring junior designers.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions effectively.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a remote setting.
• Strong understanding of front-end development principles and their implications for design.
• Experience in designing for accessibility (WCAG standards).
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Creative thinker with a passion for solving complex user problems.
• Experience with design systems and component libraries.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality, pixel-perfect designs.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to product strategy and vision.

• Lead the user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design for web and mobile applications, ensuring intuitive navigation and engaging interactions.
• Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to gather insights into user needs and behaviors.
• Create user personas, journey maps, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to visualize design concepts.
• Develop and maintain design systems, style guides, and UI kits to ensure consistency across all digital products.
• Collaborate closely with product managers to define product strategy and roadmap based on user insights.
• Work hand-in-hand with front-end developers to ensure the seamless implementation of designs, providing clear specifications and assets.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, A/B testing results, and analytics data.
• Stay abreast of the latest UX/UI design trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering a culture of design excellence.
• Present design solutions and rationale effectively to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in UX/UI design, with a proven track record of designing successful digital products.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in user research, wireframing, prototyping, and visual design for web and mobile applications.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, InVision, or similar.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, usability heuristics, and accessibility standards.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, essential for effective remote collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with front-end development concepts (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) 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.

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.