329 Senior Ux Ui Designer Remote Digital Product Development jobs in Kenya

• Leading the design process for digital products, from user research and concept development to high-fidelity mockups and prototypes.
• Conducting user research, including usability testing, surveys, and interviews, to gather insights into user needs and behaviors.
• Creating user personas, journey maps, wireframes, interactive prototypes, and detailed visual designs.
• Collaborating closely with product managers and engineers to define product requirements and ensure design feasibility.
• Iterating on designs based on user feedback, usability testing results, and stakeholder input.
• Developing and maintaining design systems and style guides to ensure consistency across products.
• Presenting design concepts and rationale to stakeholders and product teams.
• Staying up-to-date with the latest UX/UI design trends, tools, and technologies.
• Mentoring junior designers and contributing to the design team's growth and best practices.
• Ensuring designs are accessible and meet usability standards.

• Lead the design process for new digital products and features, from concept to implementation.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and competitive analysis to inform design decisions.
• Create user personas, journey maps, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Develop intuitive and engaging user interfaces that align with brand identity and user needs.
• Collaborate effectively with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders throughout the design and development lifecycle.
• Advocate for user-centered design principles and best practices.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, data analysis, and stakeholder input.
• Maintain and evolve design systems to ensure consistency and efficiency across products.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in UI/UX design.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to a culture of design excellence.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in UI/UX design, with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in web and mobile application design.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, InVision, etc.
• Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and information architecture.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Excellent visual design skills with a keen eye for typography, color, and layout.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design rationale effectively.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote, fast-paced setting.
• Familiarity with front-end development principles is a plus.

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.

• 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.
• Translate complex user flows into simple and elegant design solutions.
• 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.
• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.