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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 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 end-to-end design of digital products, focusing on user experience and interface design.
• Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing.
• Develop user personas, journey maps, and wireframes.
• Create high-fidelity mockups and interactive prototypes.
• Establish and maintain design systems and style guides.
• Collaborate with product management and engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle.
• Mentor and guide junior UX/UI designers.
• Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders.
• Champion user-centric design principles within the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in UX/UI design, with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision.
• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Solid understanding of web and mobile design principles and best practices.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in leading design projects and mentoring junior designers.

• Lead the UX/UI design process from concept to final implementation for web and mobile applications.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and competitive analysis to inform design decisions.
• Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Develop and maintain design systems, style guides, and component libraries.
• Collaborate closely with product managers to define product strategy and user requirements.
• Work with front-end developers to ensure designs are implemented accurately and efficiently.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, analytics, and A/B testing results.
• Champion user-centered design principles throughout the organization.
• Present design concepts and solutions to stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest UX/UI trends, tools, and best practices.
• Mentor junior designers and provide constructive feedback.
• Ensure design consistency and accessibility across all digital touchpoints.

• 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 significant focus on digital product design.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in UX research, UI design, wireframing, prototyping, and user testing.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, etc.
• Experience with creating and managing design systems.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and visual design.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and collaborate effectively in a remote team environment.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process.
• Knowledge of front-end development principles is a plus.

• Lead the design process for digital products, from concept to launch.
• Conduct user research, including user interviews, surveys, and usability testing.
• Create user personas, user journeys, wireframes, and interactive prototypes.
• Develop high-fidelity visual designs and mockups that align with brand guidelines.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive design system.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and engineering teams to ensure feasibility and seamless implementation of designs.
• Champion user-centered design principles throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Conduct design critiques and provide constructive feedback to other designers.
• Mentor and guide junior UX/UI designers.
• Stay updated on the latest design trends, tools, and technologies.
• Present design solutions and rationale to stakeholders effectively.

• Bachelor'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 proven track record of leading design projects.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of design work for web and mobile applications.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, or similar.
• Deep understanding of user research methodologies, usability testing, and information architecture.
• Experience in creating and managing design systems.
• Excellent visual design skills, including typography, color theory, and layout.
• Strong understanding of front-end development principles and constraints.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and lead a team effectively in a remote environment.
• Experience in agile development environments is a plus.