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Position:.UI/UX Product Designer

Reporting to: Director of Innovation

Location: Nairobi, Kenya.

Role type: Full-Time - Fixed term contract 1 year

About SunCulture
Founded in 2012, SunCulture's vision is to build a world where people take control of their environment in rewarding and sustainable ways. SunCulture achieves this by developing and commercializing life-changing technology that solves the biggest daily challenges for the world's 570 million smallholder farming households. The company is the largest distributor of solar water pumps/solar irrigation for smallholder farmers in Africa and was recognized by Fast Company as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies in 2021. SunCulture has grown significantly over the last five years, now employing over 400 people globally.

About Maarifa
Maarifa (the Swahili word for knowledge or wisdom) is a data platform by SunCulture with integrated credit scoring and Peer-2-Peer engagement. It aims to connect opportunities for smallholder farmers in East Africa, addressing challenges like limited market access, price volatility, and exploitation by intermediaries. Maarifa supports Sustainable Agriculture (SDG 2) by providing market access and reducing post-harvest losses, and Social Entrepreneurship (SDG 8) by empowering smallholder farmers to improve economic stability. It also enables farmers to demonstrate financial stability, making them financible by SunCulture's irrigation business, thereby supporting Water Access (SDG 6). The platform facilitates communication between farmers and outgrowers, provides training, and allows for payments and credit score building.

About The Role
The UI/UX Product Designer for Maarifa Rollout will play a leading role in the planning and execution of the Maarifa initiative's user experience and interface design. Reporting to the Director of Innovation, this position will be crucial in ensuring the successful development, launch, and scaling of SunCulture's outgrower data platform. This role demands a dynamic leader with strong UI/UX design skills, a deep understanding of user-centered design principles, and a passion for creating impactful products for underserved communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead UI/UX Design for Maarifa: Provide comprehensive leadership and oversight for the user interface and user experience aspects of the Maarifa project rollout, from concept to full-scale deployment.
• Conduct End-User Research: Plan and execute thorough end-user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to deeply understand the needs, pain points, and behaviors of smallholder farmers, outgrowers, and agricultural entrepreneurs in East Africa. Develop detailed user personas and journey maps10.
• Design and Prototype User Experiences: Create intuitive, user-friendly, and visually appealing designs for the Maarifa web and Android applications, as well as the WhatsApp bot and USSD/SMS interfaces11. Develop wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes using Figma and Adobe tools.
• Collaborate with Technical and Commercial Teams: Work closely with the technical development team to ensure the feasibility of designs and with the business development and field support teams to align design solutions with market needs and user adoption strategies
• Iterate and Optimize Based on Feedback: Continuously gather user feedback and performance data, and iterate on designs to improve usability, engagement, and overall user satisfaction.
• Ensure Design System Consistency: Develop and maintain a consistent design system and component library to ensure brand coherence and efficient scaling of the platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, or a closely related field.
• Proven experience (typically 3+ years) in UI/UX product design, with strong experience specifically in designing for high-traffic, consumer-facing digital products.
• Demonstrated mastery of design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong portfolio showcasing end-user research methodologies, case studies, and interactive prototypes.
• Experience participating in the launch of new products with a new go-to-market strategy is highly desirable.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in East Africa, particularly with underserved populations or in rural contexts, is highly desirable.
• Understanding of agricultural value chains or financial inclusion products is a plus.

Does this sound like you?

If you are a driven and experienced UI/UX Product Designer with a deep understanding of user-centered design and a passion for leveraging innovative technology to create significant social and economic impact for smallholder farmers, we encourage you to apply.

Interested?

Please apply online via this job portal. We respond to all candidates; however, only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.

Please Note
SunCulture is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances14.

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• Develop user personas, user flows, wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and A/B testing to gather insights and validate design decisions.
• Create high-fidelity visual designs, style guides, and design systems that ensure brand consistency and scalability.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to define product strategy and user experience goals.
• Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering a collaborative and creative design culture.
• Present design concepts and rationale effectively to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest UI/UX trends, techniques, and technologies.
• Champion user-centered design principles throughout the organization.
• Ensure design output is technically feasible and aligns with development capabilities.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
• 7+ years of professional experience in UI/UX design, with a significant portion focused on leading design initiatives.
• A strong portfolio showcasing a wide range of UI/UX design work for web and mobile applications.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, etc.
• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Understanding of front-end development principles and their impact on design implementation.
• Excellent visual design skills, with a keen eye for typography, color, and layout.
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• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field. A Master's degree or equivalent experience is a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in UX/UI design, with at least 2 years in a leadership or lead role.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in user-centered design, interaction design, visual design, and prototyping across web and mobile platforms.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, etc.
• Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and synthesizing findings.
• Solid understanding of front-end development principles and constraints.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to lead design projects and mentor junior designers.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and fully remote work environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment is desirable.
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• Lead the design process for digital products, from concept to launch.
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• Develop and maintain design systems and style guides.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to define product requirements and features.
• Ensure a consistent and intuitive user experience across all products.
• Present design solutions and rationale to stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide junior UX/UI designers.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends, tools, and technologies.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in UX/UI design, with a focus on digital product development.
• Proven experience leading design projects and teams.
• Strong portfolio showcasing exceptional UI design skills and UX thinking.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.
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• Lead the design process from concept to launch, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity visual design.
• Develop user personas, user flows, and journey maps to understand and represent user needs.
• Create intuitive and engaging user interfaces for web and mobile applications.
• Design interactive prototypes to effectively communicate design concepts and gather user feedback.
• Conduct usability testing and analyze results to iterate on designs and improve user experience.
• Collaborate with product managers to define product strategy and user requirements.
• Work closely with front-end developers to ensure the accurate implementation of designs.
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• Stay up-to-date with the latest UI/UX trends, techniques, and technologies.
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• Advocate for the user throughout the product development lifecycle.
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• Ensure accessibility standards are met in all design outputs.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in UI/UX design, with a strong portfolio showcasing relevant projects.
• Expert proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and information architecture.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
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• Excellent visual design skills with a keen eye for typography, color, and layout.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced, and remote environment.
• Experience working in an agile development process.
• Passion for creating elegant and user-friendly digital experiences.

• Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to understand user needs and behaviors.
• Create wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes to visualize design concepts.
• Develop high-fidelity UI designs, ensuring aesthetic appeal and adherence to brand guidelines.
• Design intuitive and user-friendly interfaces for web and mobile applications.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and developers throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, analytics, and stakeholder input.
• Maintain and evolve design systems to ensure consistency across products.
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• Stay abreast of the latest UX/UI trends, tools, and technologies.
• Present design concepts and solutions to stakeholders effectively.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field.
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• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, etc.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design methodologies, usability principles, and interaction design.
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• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and thrive in a remote, collaborative environment.
• Experience working in agile development environments.

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• Stay up-to-date with the latest UX/UI trends, tools, and best practices.
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• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or a related field.
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• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and visual design.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
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• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
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• Develop high-fidelity mockups and interactive prototypes.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and developers to ensure design feasibility and implementation accuracy.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, usability testing, and stakeholder input.
• Maintain and evolve design systems and style guides.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest UX/UI design trends, tools, and best practices.
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• Ensure designs meet accessibility standards and provide a positive user experience.

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