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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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• 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.
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• 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).
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• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and asynchronous programming.
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• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a UX/UI Designer, with a strong portfolio demonstrating successful projects.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, usability heuristics, and interaction design.
• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.
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• Excellent visual design skills, including layout, typography, and color theory.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.

• Lead the user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design for web and mobile applications, ensuring intuitive navigation and engaging interactions.
• Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to gather insights into user needs and behaviors.
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• Stay abreast of the latest UX/UI design trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
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• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in UX/UI design, with a proven track record of designing successful digital products.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in user research, wireframing, prototyping, and visual design for web and mobile applications.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, InVision, or similar.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, usability heuristics, and accessibility standards.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, essential for effective remote collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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• Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to understand user needs and behaviors.
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• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for web and mobile applications using industry-standard design tools.
• Design visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders in a remote environment to translate concepts into functional designs.
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• Present design concepts and rationale clearly and persuasively to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Contribute to a collaborative and innovative design culture within a remote setting.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience as a UX/UI Designer, with a strong portfolio demonstrating a wide range of digital product design work.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, or similar.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, usability best practices, and information architecture.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Knowledge of front-end development principles (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and their impact on UI/UX is a plus.
• Excellent visual design skills with a keen eye for detail, typography, and color theory.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills for effective remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a remote environment.
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• Design intuitive and user-friendly interfaces for web and mobile applications.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups based on user research and project requirements.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and analyze feedback to iterate on designs.
• Develop and maintain design systems and style guides to ensure consistency across products.
• Collaborate effectively with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders throughout the design process.
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• Stay updated on the latest UI/UX trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Articulate design rationale and decisions clearly to team members and stakeholders.
• Contribute to a collaborative and innovative design culture within a remote team.
• Ensure designs are optimized for accessibility and performance across various devices and platforms.

• Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar role, with a strong portfolio showcasing digital product design work.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision).
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, usability best practices, and information architecture.
• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is beneficial, but not required.
• Excellent visual design skills with a keen eye for typography, color, and layout.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.
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