1,162 Senior Ux Ui Designer Interactive Experiences jobs in Kenya

• Leading the design process for user interfaces (UI) and user experiences (UX) for web and mobile applications.
• Conducting user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to gather insights and inform design decisions.
• Creating wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to effectively communicate design concepts.
• Developing and maintaining design systems, style guides, and UI component libraries to ensure consistency and scalability.
• Collaborating closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to define product requirements and translate them into intuitive user experiences.
• Iterating on designs based on user feedback, usability testing results, and analytical data.
• Staying abreast of the latest UX/UI trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in digital design.
• Championing user-centered design principles throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Mentoring junior designers and contributing to the growth of the design team.
• Ensuring accessibility standards are met in all designs.

• Lead the design process for digital products, from conceptualization to final UI implementation.
• Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to gather insights.
• Create user personas, user flows, journey maps, and wireframes to visualize user interactions.
• Develop interactive prototypes to effectively communicate design concepts and gather feedback.
• Design high-fidelity visual interfaces that are aesthetically pleasing and adhere to brand guidelines.
• Establish and maintain design systems, style guides, and component libraries for consistency.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and engineers to ensure feasibility and effective implementation of designs.
• Advocate for user-centered design principles throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest UI/UX trends, tools, and best practices.
• Present design concepts and rationale clearly and persuasively to stakeholders.
• Contribute to a culture of design excellence and innovation within a remote team.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, data analysis, and technical constraints.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer, with a strong portfolio demonstrating successful digital product designs.
• 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.
• Knowledge of front-end development principles (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and their impact on design is a plus.
• Excellent visual design skills with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fully remote environment.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process.

• Lead the design of user interfaces and user experiences for web and mobile applications, focusing on intuitive navigation and engaging interactions.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and persona development to understand user needs and behaviors.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to effectively communicate design concepts and user flows.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive style guides, design systems, and component libraries to ensure consistency and scalability.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into compelling design solutions.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior designers, fostering a collaborative and creative design environment.
• Champion user-centered design principles throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, performance data, and stakeholder input.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends, technologies, and best practices in UX/UI and interactive media.
• Present design solutions effectively to internal teams and external clients.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in UX/UI design, with a significant focus on interactive and digital product design.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in user-centered design, visual design, and interaction design.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, InVision, or similar.
• Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and creating user journey maps.
• Solid understanding of web and mobile technologies and their implications for design.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to lead design projects and mentor team members.
• Experience working in a remote, collaborative environment.
• A keen eye for detail and a passion for creating aesthetically pleasing and functional designs.
• This role is fully remote, with the administrative base in Bungoma, Bungoma, KE , requiring excellent autonomy and digital collaboration skills.

• Lead the design process for digital products, from user research and wireframing to high-fidelity prototyping and visual design.
• Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to gather insights and inform design decisions.
• Create user personas, journey maps, and site maps to visualize user flows and identify pain points.
• Develop wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes that clearly communicate design concepts and functionality.
• Define and maintain a consistent visual language and design system across all digital products.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to ensure design feasibility and alignment with business goals.
• Champion user-centered design principles throughout the organization.
• Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative design team environment.
• Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders, incorporating feedback effectively.
• Stay current with the latest trends, tools, and best practices in UX/UI design and digital product development.
• Oversee the implementation of designs, ensuring pixel-perfect execution and a seamless user experience.

• Lead the design strategy and execution for web and mobile applications, ensuring a cohesive and positive user experience.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and competitor analysis to understand user needs and market trends.
• Create user personas, journey maps, wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes.
• Develop high-fidelity visual designs, including color palettes, typography, and iconography, adhering to brand guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into compelling design solutions.
• Champion user-centered design principles throughout the organization.
• Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative design team culture.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, technical constraints, and business requirements.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest UI/UX design trends, tools, and technologies.
• Ensure design consistency across all platforms and touchpoints.

• A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional UI/UX design work across web and mobile platforms.
• Proven experience in leading design projects and mentoring design teams.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, or similar.
• Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, usability heuristics, and interaction design.
• Excellent visual design skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions effectively.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Lead the end-to-end design process for digital products, from user research and persona development to wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity visual design.
• Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to gather insights and validate design decisions.
• Develop user flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes to effectively communicate design concepts and interactions.
• Create visually compelling and brand-aligned user interfaces that enhance user experience and engagement.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders in a remote setting to ensure designs are feasible and meet business objectives.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, analytics data, and A/B testing results.
• Establish and maintain design systems and style guides to ensure consistency across all digital touchpoints.
• Present design concepts and rationale clearly and persuasively to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Stay current with the latest UX/UI trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to fostering a strong design culture within the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in UX/UI design, with a strong focus on digital product design.
• A robust portfolio demonstrating expertise in user research, interaction design, visual design, and prototyping for web and mobile applications.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, or similar.
• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Understanding of front-end development principles (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and how they relate to design implementation.
• Excellent understanding of information architecture, interaction design, and visual design principles.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions effectively.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a remote team environment.
• Experience in creating and managing design systems is highly desirable.

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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