1,105 Senior Ux Ui Design Lead Remote jobs in Kenya

• Lead and mentor a team of UX/UI designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative design environment.
• Define and champion the overall UX/UI design strategy and vision for our products.
• Oversee the end-to-end design process, from user research and wireframing to high-fidelity prototyping and visual design.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and gather user feedback to inform design decisions.
• Develop user personas, journey maps, and information architecture to ensure a user-centered approach.
• Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes that effectively communicate design concepts.
• Establish and maintain comprehensive design systems and style guides to ensure consistency across all products.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to align design solutions with business goals and technical constraints.
• Advocate for the user, ensuring that design decisions are data-driven and user-validated.
• Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders, effectively articulating design decisions.
• Stay abreast of the latest UX/UI design trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Manage design projects, timelines, and resources effectively.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes and methodologies.
• Ensure accessibility standards are met in all design outputs.
• Drive innovation in user interface design and interaction patterns.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in UX/UI design, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• A strong portfolio showcasing a range of successful UX/UI design projects for web and mobile applications.
• Expertise in user research methodologies, usability testing, and information architecture.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision).
• Deep understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices.
• Experience in creating and managing design systems.
• Excellent visual design skills with a strong sense of typography, color, and layout.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, remote team environment.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product management and engineering.
• Familiarity with front-end development principles is a plus.
• A passion for creating intuitive and delightful user experiences.

• Lead the design process for new features and products, from concept to final handoff to development.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and gather feedback to inform design decisions.
• Create wireframes, user flows, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Develop visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces that align with brand guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders in a remote setting to ensure design feasibility and alignment.
• Advocate for the user, ensuring intuitive and seamless user experiences across all platforms.
• Define and maintain design systems and style guides for consistency.
• Stay current with the latest UX/UI trends, tools, and best practices.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to the growth of the design team.
• Present design concepts and rationale clearly and persuasively to cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Optimize designs for performance, accessibility, and cross-device compatibility.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in UX/UI design, with a proven track record of designing successful digital products.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in UX principles, UI design, wireframing, prototyping, and visual design.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design methodologies and best practices.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills, particularly in remote environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience working in agile development environments.
• Familiarity with front-end development concepts is a plus.
• Must have a dedicated home office with a reliable high-speed internet connection.

• Conduct user research, interviews, and usability testing to gather insights into user needs and behaviors.
• Create user personas, journey maps, and site maps to inform design decisions.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and user flows that effectively communicate interaction and design concepts.
• Design high-fidelity mockups and visual assets that align with brand guidelines and enhance user engagement.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into user-friendly designs.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, usability testing, and data analysis.
• Champion user-centered design principles throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Maintain and contribute to the evolution of design systems and style guides.
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in UI/UX design.
• Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders clearly and persuasively.
• Manage design projects and deliverables within agile development cycles.

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in UI/UX design, with a proven track record of designing successful digital products.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in user research, wireframing, prototyping, and visual design across web and mobile platforms.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, InVision).
• Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, usability heuristics, and interaction design patterns.
• Experience working in a remote or hybrid team environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to articulate design decisions and advocate for the user.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with design systems is a plus.

• Conduct user research, persona development, and user journey mapping to understand user needs and behaviors.
• Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for web and mobile applications.
• Translate complex user requirements into intuitive and visually appealing interface designs.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders in a remote setting to ensure design feasibility and alignment with business goals.
• Lead design reviews and provide constructive feedback to other designers.
• Develop and maintain design systems and style guides to ensure consistency across products.
• Conduct usability testing and iterate on designs based on user feedback.
• Stay current with the latest UI/UX design trends, tools, and technologies.
• Champion user-centered design principles throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Present design concepts and solutions effectively to various audiences.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in UI/UX design, with a portfolio showcasing a strong track record.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, InVision, etc.
• Solid understanding of user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Experience designing for responsive web and mobile applications.
• Strong understanding of visual design principles, typography, and color theory.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, essential for remote teamwork.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Experience leading design projects or mentoring junior designers is a plus.
• A passion for creating exceptional user experiences and a keen eye for detail.

Company Description

Bluemify is dedicated to empowering mothers at every stage of their journey by providing both virtual and home-based consultation services. We connect mothers to professionals from the comfort of their homes, ensuring that they receive the necessary support and guidance. Our mission is to make professional help more accessible and convenient for mothers everywhere.

Role Description

This is an internship role for a User Experience (UX) Design Intern. The UX Design Intern will be responsible for applying design thinking principles, conducting user research, and creating visual designs for web and mobile interfaces. The candidate will also be involved in developing prototypes, improving user experience (UX), and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product usability and accessibility.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Design Thinking and User Research
• Strong skills in Visual Design and User Experience (UX)
• Experience in Prototyping and creating interactive mockups
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience in healthcare or related industries is a plus

What you'll get

• Hands-on startup experience in the growing health-tech sector.
• Opportunity to design for social impact and improve maternal mental health care.
• Mentorship and guidance from an experienced, cross-functional team.
• Exposure to real-world product development processes in web and mobile.
• A chance to build your portfolio with impactful projects.
• Flexible remote working.
• Potential pathway to a full-time role after internship.

Company Description

Onbora is a startup company looking for a UX/UI designer to help in the design procedures for the company. Our company focuses on offering tech solutions for small and medium businesses in Africa.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a User Experience Designer located in Nairobi. The User Experience Designer will be responsible for applying design thinking to create intuitive and engaging user experiences. Daily tasks include conducting user research, creating visual designs, and developing prototypes. The designer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the design vision is executed effectively.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Design Thinking and User Research skills
• Expertise in User Experience (UX) and Visual Design
• Ability to create high-fidelity Prototypes
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or related field is preferred
• Experience in a similar role is a plus

2-Week Project, Remote — Nairobi County, Kenya

Company Description:

Power Values
is a human-performance company at the intersection of
behavioral science, coaching, and AI
. Founded by
Jonathan Keim
, Chief Development Officer at
Robbins-Madanes Training
, the brand helps individuals and organizations align decisions with what matters most.

Through our
Power Values Quiz
,
AI coaching platform
, and
data-powered dashboards
, we turn values into measurable action that fuels both personal growth and organizational culture.

We're now expanding our product experience team to craft
intuitive, emotionally intelligent interfaces
that guide users—employees and leaders alike—through discovery, reflection, and transformation.

Role Description

This is a
remote, two-week research project
for a
User Experience Researcher
based in
Nairobi County, Kenya
.

The goal of this project is to conduct
user research and design exploration
for the upcoming
Power Values Leadership Dashboard
—a platform that helps organizations visualize alignment, engagement, and cultural health across teams.

You'll lead a focused research sprint, working closely with the design and product team to uncover how employees and leaders interact with value-based performance data, and translate those insights into actionable design recommendations.

Role Description

This is a
remote, two-week research project
for a
User Experience Researcher
based in
Nairobi County, Kenya
.

The goal of this project is to conduct
user research and design exploration
for the upcoming
Power Values Leadership Dashboard
—a platform that helps organizations visualize alignment, engagement, and cultural health across teams.

You'll lead a focused research sprint,
managing a small team of 1–2 research associates
, to uncover how employees and leaders interact with value-based performance data, and translate those insights into actionable design recommendations for the dashboard.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute a
  two-week user research sprint
  , including
  qualitative and quantitative methods
  such as interviews, surveys, and usability tests
• Lead and mentor a small team (1–2 associates)
  in coordinating fieldwork, participant outreach, and data synthesis
• Conduct
  in-depth qualitative interviews
  with leaders and employees to uncover motivations, pain points, and behavioral patterns
• Analyze qualitative data to generate actionable insights and map user journeys related to culture, engagement, and alignment metrics
• Collaborate with product and design teams to translate research findings into data visualization concepts and interaction flows for the dashboard
• Deliver a
  final insights report and presentation
  , including user personas, journey maps, and early design concepts

Deliverables & Timeline

Week 1:
Research Planning & Data Collection

• Finalize research goals, participant criteria, and interview guides
• Conduct interviews and gather user feedback

Week 2:
Analysis & Dashboard Concept Development

• Synthesize insights into personas, pain points, and opportunity areas
• Present actionable recommendations and low-fidelity wireframes or design directions

Qualifications

• Strong skills in
  User Research, Human-Computer Interaction
  , and
  Design Thinking
• Experience designing or researching
  dashboards, analytics tools, or employee engagement systems
• Demonstrated ability to
  lead small teams
  and coordinate research projects under tight timelines
• Excellent
  analytical, storytelling, and presentation skills
• Ability to distill insights into
  clear, visual frameworks
  for product teams
• Empathetic, curious, and user-centered mindset with strong collaboration skills
• Bachelor's degree in
  Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Design
  , or a related field

Duration:
2 Weeks

Location:
Remote (Nairobi County, Kenya)

Compensation:
25,000 KSH

If you're passionate about designing tools that help people and teams live their values—let's talk.

To Apply:
Send your portfolio or relevant case studies to
Jonathan Keim
, along with a short note about your approach to user research and dashboard design.