172 Remote Lead Ux Ui Designer jobs in Nairobi

Why continue searching for work when you can create jobs and become a leader?

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 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 process from concept to execution, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity visual design.
• Develop and maintain a consistent design language and style guide across all digital products.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and gather feedback to inform design decisions.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and marketing teams to translate business requirements into compelling user experiences.
• Mentor and guide junior UI/UX designers, fostering a culture of design excellence and continuous improvement.
• Define and advocate for user-centered design principles throughout the organization.
• Analyze user behavior and metrics to identify areas for UX improvement.
• Present design concepts and solutions to stakeholders, effectively communicating design rationale.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest UI/UX trends, tools, and technologies.
• Oversee the creation of visually appealing and functional interfaces for web and mobile applications.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in UI/UX design, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
• Proven experience designing complex e-commerce platforms or high-traffic web applications.
• Strong portfolio showcasing exceptional UI/UX design skills, user research, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, InVision, etc.
• Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and visual design best practices.
• Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and interpreting analytics data.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, remote environment.
• Experience leading and mentoring a design team is essential.

• Lead the entire design process from concept to execution for web and mobile e-commerce applications.
• Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and persona development, to understand user needs and behaviors.
• Create user flows, wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups using industry-standard tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD).
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive design system and style guides to ensure brand consistency and design integrity across all platforms.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and marketing teams to translate business requirements into elegant and functional design solutions.
• Advocate for user-centered design principles and best practices throughout the organization.
• Conduct usability testing and iterate on designs based on feedback and data analysis.
• Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering a collaborative and creative team environment.
• Stay current with the latest UX/UI trends, technologies, and competitor activities in the e-commerce landscape.
• Present design concepts and rationale effectively to stakeholders at all levels.
• Contribute to defining the long-term product vision and strategy from a design perspective.
• Optimize existing user interfaces for improved engagement and conversion.