1,924 Remote Senior Ux Ui Designer Mobile Applications jobs in Kenya

• Lead the design process for mobile applications, from concept to final handoff.
• Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing.
• Create user personas, user flows, and information architecture.
• Design intuitive wireframes and high-fidelity interactive prototypes.
• Develop visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces for iOS and Android.
• Ensure designs adhere to platform-specific guidelines and accessibility standards.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and engineers to refine designs.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback and usability testing results.
• Maintain and evolve design systems and style guides.
• Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in UX/UI design, with a strong focus on mobile applications.
• A robust portfolio demonstrating expertise in mobile app design.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD).
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles and mobile interaction design.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Experience working in an agile development environment.

• Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to understand user needs and behaviors.
• Translate user insights and business requirements into intuitive wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes.
• Develop high-fidelity mockups and detailed visual designs, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines and accessibility standards.
• Create compelling and user-friendly interfaces for both iOS and Android platforms.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure design feasibility and successful implementation.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, usability testing, and A/B testing results.
• Establish and maintain design systems, style guides, and UI component libraries to ensure consistency across products.
• Advocate for user-centered design principles throughout the product development process.
• Stay updated with the latest UI/UX design trends, tools, and technologies.
• Present design concepts and rationale effectively to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Contribute to the overall product strategy by providing design perspectives and innovative solutions.
• Ensure that designs are optimized for performance and responsiveness across a range of devices.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience as a UI/UX Designer, with a strong focus on mobile application design.
• A comprehensive portfolio showcasing exceptional UI/UX design skills, including wireframing, prototyping, and visual design for mobile apps.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, usability heuristics, and interaction design.
• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Familiarity with front-end development concepts (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Experience designing for accessibility (WCAG standards) is highly desirable.
• A keen eye for detail, aesthetics, and a passion for creating beautiful, functional interfaces.

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.