256 Remote Ux Ui Designer jobs in Nairobi

• Lead the design process from concept to completion, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and inform design decisions.
• Develop and maintain design systems, style guides, and component libraries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design consistency and feasibility across platforms.
• Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders and gather feedback.
• Stay abreast of the latest UI/UX trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to the growth of the design team.
• Ensure all designs adhere to accessibility standards and best practices.
• Champion user advocacy throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Contribute to the overall product vision and strategy through innovative design thinking.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in UI/UX design, with a strong portfolio showcasing relevant work.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or InVision.
• Solid understanding of user research methodologies and ability to conduct effective usability tests.
• Experience with design systems and atomic design principles.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, remote environment.
• Experience in Agile development methodologies is a plus.
• Knowledge of front-end development principles (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is beneficial.
• A passion for creating impactful and user-friendly digital experiences.

• 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.

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 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.

• Translate complex user requirements and business needs into elegant and intuitive interfaces.
• Create user flows, wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to effectively communicate design ideas.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and analyze feedback to iterate and improve designs.
• Develop and maintain a consistent visual design language and style guide for digital products.
• Collaborate closely with front-end developers to ensure accurate implementation of designs.
• Work with product managers and stakeholders to define product vision and user experience strategy.
• Stay updated on the latest UI/UX trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Present design concepts and solutions to cross-functional teams and clients.
• Optimize user journeys for maximum conversion rates and user satisfaction.
• Contribute to a culture of design excellence and innovation within a remote team environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in UI/UX design for web and mobile applications.
• A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of UI/UX design projects.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision).
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and information architecture.
• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Excellent visual design skills with a keen eye for typography, color, and layout.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Familiarity with front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.

• Conducting user research and translating findings into design concepts.
• Creating wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes.
• Designing visually appealing and intuitive user interfaces.
• Developing and maintaining design systems and style guides.
• Collaborating with product managers to define user requirements and feature sets.
• Working closely with developers to ensure accurate implementation of designs.
• Iterating on designs based on user feedback and usability testing.
• Presenting design solutions and rationale to stakeholders.
• Staying up-to-date with the latest UX/UI trends and technologies.
• Ensuring design consistency and adherence to brand guidelines.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience as a UX/UI Designer with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, information architecture, and interaction design.
• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Excellent visual design skills with a strong sense of typography, color, and layout.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain design decisions.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment and manage multiple projects.
• Experience with front-end development principles is a plus.