169 Lead Ux Ui Designer jobs in Nairobi

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We're looking for UI/UX Figma Interns to join our fast-growing visionary tech ecosystem — Merxpress Nexus

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.

As a UI/UX intern, you will:

Work on real products that integrate technology and emotion.

Collaborate with passionate innovators from diverse fields.

Develop futuristic design systems powered by empathy and intelligence.

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.

If you believe in innovation, creativity, and impact —

Join us. Let's create the future together.

Yours faithfully,

Ryan Nkosilati Malambo

Founder, Merxpress Nexus

• Lead the design and implementation of user-centered design solutions for web and mobile applications.
• Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to gather insights and inform design decisions.
• Create user personas, journey maps, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive design systems and style guides to ensure brand consistency and efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define product vision and translate requirements into intuitive user interfaces.
• Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering a culture of creativity and excellence within the design team.
• Champion user experience best practices and advocate for the user throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Analyze user feedback and data to iterate and improve existing designs.
• Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders, effectively communicating design decisions.
• Stay updated on the latest UI/UX trends, tools, and technologies.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in UX/UI design, with a strong portfolio showcasing innovative digital products.
• Proven experience leading design projects from conception to launch.
• Expertise in user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, etc.
• Deep understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and interaction design.
• Experience designing for both web and mobile platforms (iOS and Android).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and collaborate asynchronously in a remote environment.
• Experience mentoring junior designers is a significant plus.

• Leading the design process for new features and enhancements on e-commerce platforms, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable user journey.
• Conducting user research, usability testing, and A/B testing to gather insights and validate design decisions.
• Developing user personas, journey maps, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity visual designs.
• Establishing and maintaining design systems and style guides to ensure brand consistency and efficiency.
• Mentoring and guiding junior designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative design team culture.
• Presenting design concepts and solutions to stakeholders, articulating design rationale clearly and persuasively.
• Staying abreast of emerging design trends, technologies, and best practices in the UX/UI field.
• Championing user-centered design principles throughout the organization.

• Lead the design process from concept to execution, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity UI design.
• Develop and maintain a design system that ensures consistency and scalability across all products.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to translate user needs and business requirements into elegant design solutions.
• Conduct user testing and gather feedback to iterate on designs and improve usability.
• Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering a culture of design excellence and innovation.
• Define and advocate for user-centered design principles and best practices.
• Create compelling user flows, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to effectively communicate design ideas.
• Stay abreast of the latest UI/UX trends, technologies, and design tools.
• Present design concepts and rationale clearly and persuasively to cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Ensure accessibility standards are met in all designs.
• Champion the user experience throughout the product development lifecycle.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5-7 years of professional experience in UI/UX design, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
• A strong portfolio showcasing 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, or similar.
• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Excellent understanding of design systems and their implementation.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively manage and mentor a remote design team.
• Experience working in an agile development environment.
• A keen eye for detail and a passion for creating exceptional user experiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.

• 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.

• Lead the design strategy and execution for digital products, including websites, mobile applications, and other digital interfaces.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and heuristic evaluations to understand user needs and pain points.
• Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups that effectively communicate design concepts.
• Develop and maintain design systems, style guides, and UI component libraries to ensure consistency across all products.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define product requirements and design solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior designers, providing constructive feedback and fostering a collaborative design environment.
• Champion user-centered design principles and advocate for the user throughout the product development process.
• Stay ahead of the curve on emerging design trends, tools, and technologies in UX/UI and digital product design.
• Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Ensure designs are technically feasible and meet accessibility standards.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes and workflows.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality assets.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in UX/UI design, with a significant portion in a leadership or lead role.
• A strong portfolio showcasing a wide range of UX/UI design projects, demonstrating expertise in user research, wireframing, prototyping, and visual design.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools (e.g., InVision, ProtoPie).
• Deep understanding of user-centered design methodologies, interaction design, and information architecture.
• Experience leading design teams and mentoring junior designers.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively in a remote team environment.
• Experience designing for web and mobile platforms.
• Knowledge of front-end development principles is a plus.