329 Senior Ux Ui Designer Remote Product Development jobs in Kenya

• Lead the design process from concept to execution for digital products, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience.
• Develop user personas, journey maps, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups based on user research and business requirements.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and gather feedback to inform design decisions.
• Establish and maintain a consistent design language and style guide across all products.
• Collaborate closely with product managers to define product strategy and roadmap from a design perspective.
• Work hand-in-hand with engineers to ensure the feasibility and accurate implementation of designs.
• Mentor and guide junior UX/UI designers, fostering a collaborative and creative team environment.
• Advocate for user needs and best practices throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Present design concepts and solutions to stakeholders, effectively articulating design rationale.
• Stay current with the latest design trends, tools, and technologies in UX/UI.
• Contribute to the evolution of our design system and best practices.
• Manage design resources and project timelines for design-related tasks.
• Ensure designs are accessible and compliant with relevant standards.
• Participate in cross-functional team meetings and contribute to product strategy discussions.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field. A Master's degree or equivalent experience is a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in UX/UI design, with at least 2 years in a leadership or lead role.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in user-centered design, interaction design, visual design, and prototyping across web and mobile platforms.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, etc.
• Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and synthesizing findings.
• Solid understanding of front-end development principles and constraints.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to lead design projects and mentor junior designers.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and fully remote work environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment is desirable.
• Passion for creating exceptional user experiences and staying ahead of design trends.

• Lead the design process from concept to launch, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity visual design.
• Develop user personas, user flows, and journey maps to understand and represent user needs.
• Create intuitive and engaging user interfaces for web and mobile applications.
• Design interactive prototypes to effectively communicate design concepts and gather user feedback.
• Conduct usability testing and analyze results to iterate on designs and improve user experience.
• Collaborate with product managers to define product strategy and user requirements.
• Work closely with front-end developers to ensure the accurate implementation of designs.
• Maintain and evolve design systems and style guides to ensure consistency across all products.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest UI/UX trends, techniques, and technologies.
• Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders, effectively communicating design decisions.
• Advocate for the user throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and inspire innovative design solutions.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to the growth of the design team.
• Participate in agile development processes, providing design support during sprints.
• Ensure accessibility standards are met in all design outputs.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in UI/UX design, with a strong portfolio showcasing relevant projects.
• Expert proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and information architecture.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Familiarity with front-end development concepts (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.
• Excellent visual design skills with a keen eye for typography, color, and layout.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced, and remote environment.
• Experience working in an agile development process.
• Passion for creating elegant and user-friendly digital experiences.

• Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to understand user needs and behaviors.
• Create wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes to visualize design concepts.
• Develop high-fidelity UI designs, ensuring aesthetic appeal and adherence to brand guidelines.
• Design intuitive and user-friendly interfaces for web and mobile applications.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and developers throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, analytics, and stakeholder input.
• Maintain and evolve design systems to ensure consistency across products.
• Advocate for user-centered design principles within the team.
• Stay abreast of the latest UX/UI trends, tools, and technologies.
• Present design concepts and solutions to stakeholders effectively.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a UX/UI Designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing impactful projects.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, etc.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design methodologies, usability principles, and interaction design.
• Experience with user research and usability testing techniques.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a plus.
• Excellent visual design skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and thrive in a remote, collaborative environment.
• Experience working in agile development environments.

• Lead the design of intuitive and engaging user interfaces for web and mobile applications.
• Translate user needs and business requirements into wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Conduct user research, including usability testing, to gather insights and inform design decisions.
• Develop user personas, journey maps, and information architecture to guide design strategy.
• Create visually appealing and consistent design systems across digital products.
• Collaborate effectively with product managers, developers, and stakeholders in a remote setting.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, A/B testing, and performance data.
• Ensure designs adhere to accessibility standards and best practices.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest UI/UX trends, technologies, and design tools.
• Present design concepts and rationale clearly and persuasively to cross-functional teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field; equivalent practical experience considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in UI/UX design, with a strong portfolio showcasing digital products.
• Expertise in user-centered design methodologies and principles.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD).
• Strong understanding of interaction design, visual design, and information architecture.
• Experience with user research and usability testing methodologies.
• Excellent visual design skills, attention to detail, and a strong sense of aesthetics.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for remote team environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• A passion for creating exceptional and user-friendly digital experiences.

• Conduct user research, analyze user behavior, and gather user feedback to inform design decisions.
• Create user personas, journey maps, and user flows to visualize user interactions and identify pain points.
• Develop wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to communicate design concepts and gather stakeholder feedback.
• Design visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces for web and mobile applications, ensuring consistency across all platforms.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and marketing teams to translate business requirements into effective design solutions.
• Conduct usability testing and iterate on designs based on user feedback and testing results.
• Stay updated on the latest UX/UI design trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Maintain and evolve design systems to ensure brand consistency and efficient design processes.
• Present design concepts and rationale clearly and persuasively to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Champion a user-centered design approach throughout the product development lifecycle.

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in UX/UI design, with a strong portfolio showcasing a range of digital design projects.
• Proficiency in industry-standard 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 aesthetics.
• Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and translating findings into actionable design improvements.
• Familiarity with front-end development concepts (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and how they relate to UI design.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a remote work environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in the Creative & Digital sector is a significant advantage.
• A passion for creating exceptional user experiences and beautiful interfaces.

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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Gain hands-on experience on a global project.

Learn directly from founders and visionary leaders.

Get full credit and recognition for your design contributions.

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Yours faithfully,

Ryan Nkosilati Malambo

Founder, Merxpress Nexus

• 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.