1,945 Lead Ux Ui Designer Remote Product Experience jobs in Kenya

• Lead the design process from concept to launch, ensuring a seamless and delightful user experience.
• Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to gather insights and validate design decisions.
• Create user personas, user journey maps, wireframes, and interactive prototypes.
• Develop high-fidelity visual designs and mockups that align with brand guidelines and user needs.
• Design and maintain a comprehensive design system to ensure consistency and efficiency across products.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and marketing.
• Present design concepts and solutions to stakeholders, clearly articulating design rationale.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, data analysis, and A/B testing results.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in UX/UI design.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to a culture of design excellence.
• Ensure designs are accessible and comply with relevant standards.
• Optimize user flows for conversion and engagement metrics.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in UX/UI design, with a strong portfolio of shipped products.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, or InVision.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and visual design best practices.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in creating and maintaining design systems is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of front-end development principles is a plus.

• Conduct user research, interviews, and usability testing to gather insights into user needs and behaviors.
• Create user personas, journey maps, and site maps to inform design decisions.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and user flows that effectively communicate interaction and design concepts.
• Design high-fidelity mockups and visual assets that align with brand guidelines and enhance user engagement.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into user-friendly designs.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, usability testing, and data analysis.
• Champion user-centered design principles throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Maintain and contribute to the evolution of design systems and style guides.
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in UI/UX design.
• Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders clearly and persuasively.
• Manage design projects and deliverables within agile development cycles.

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in UI/UX design, with a proven track record of designing successful digital products.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in user research, wireframing, prototyping, and visual design across web and mobile platforms.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, InVision).
• Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, usability heuristics, and interaction design patterns.
• Experience working in a remote or hybrid team environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to articulate design decisions and advocate for the user.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with design systems is a plus.

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.

• Lead the entire design process for digital products, from concept to final implementation, ensuring user-centricity.
• Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to gather insights into user behavior and needs.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and high-fidelity mockups to effectively communicate design ideas.
• Develop intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces that align with brand guidelines and product strategy.
• Collaborate closely with product managers to define product requirements and user stories.
• Work in tandem with developers to ensure designs are technically feasible and accurately implemented.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, usability testing results, and performance data.
• Establish and maintain design systems and style guides to ensure consistency across products.
• Advocate for the user, ensuring their needs are at the forefront of design decisions.
• Stay current with the latest trends and best practices in UX/UI design, interaction design, and digital product development.
• Mentor junior designers and provide constructive feedback.
• Present design concepts and rationale to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Contribute to defining the overall product vision and strategy through design thinking.
• Optimize existing user interfaces for improved usability and engagement.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 7-9 years of experience in UX/UI design for digital products (web, mobile, applications).
• A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in user research, wireframing, prototyping, and visual design.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, InVision, or similar.
• Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, usability heuristics, and interaction design patterns.
• Experience designing for complex applications or platforms.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and as part of a remote, cross-functional team.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into elegant and intuitive design solutions.

• Design intuitive and engaging user interfaces for web and mobile applications.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and gather user feedback.
• Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes.
• Collaborate with product managers and developers to implement designs.
• Ensure a consistent and delightful user experience across all touchpoints.
• Translate user needs and business requirements into effective design solutions.
• Advocate for user-centered design principles throughout the product lifecycle.
• Stay updated on the latest UI/UX trends and best practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer with a strong portfolio.
• Expertise in user research, wireframing, prototyping, and visual design.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD).
• Solid understanding of usability principles and user-centered design methodologies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote, agile environment.

• Lead the design and user experience (UX) strategy for web and mobile applications.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and high-fidelity mockups to effectively communicate design concepts.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and competitive analysis to inform design decisions.
• Develop and maintain design systems, style guides, and UI kits to ensure consistency across all products.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to define and implement user-centered design solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior UX/UI designers, fostering a culture of creativity and continuous improvement.
• Translate complex user needs and business requirements into elegant and intuitive interfaces.
• Advocate for user needs and champion best practices in UX/UI design.
• Present design concepts and solutions to stakeholders, articulating design rationale and impact.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends, tools, and technologies in the industry.
• Effectively manage design projects and deliverables in a remote, agile environment.