Senior UI/UX Consultant

About the Role
Triply – Co is a pioneering travel technology company revolutionizing how people plan and experience travel. We are looking for a Senior UI/UX Consultant to help craft seamless, intuitive, and engaging digital travel experiences. Your expertise will play a key role in shaping and enhancing user interactions within our platform.

Job Type: Part-Time
Qualifications: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma
Experience: 6+ months
Location: Nairobi
Job Field: Senior UI/UX Design

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the entire UX design lifecycle, including user research, journey mapping, wireframing, and prototyping.
  • Act as a strategic advisor, offering expert guidance on user experience best practices and industry trends.
  • Conduct and interpret user research through usability tests, interviews, and behavioral analytics.
  • Develop detailed user personas, journey maps, and structured information architectures.
  • Design accessible and user-friendly interfaces that adhere to brand guidelines and WCAG standards.
  • Work closely with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to bring design concepts to fruition.
  • Provide mentorship to junior designers, fostering UX best practices and methodologies.
  • Present design concepts to stakeholders, supporting recommendations with data-driven insights.
  • Establish and maintain design systems to ensure consistency across various platforms.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related discipline.
  • Over five years of experience in UI/UX design, including three years in a senior or leadership role.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing innovative problem-solving and user-centered design approaches.
  • Advanced proficiency with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Experience using prototyping tools like InVision, Principle, and ProtoPie.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of user-centered design principles, information architecture, and interaction design.
  • Proven ability to conduct user research and translate insights into meaningful design improvements.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to derive design decisions from data.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of articulating design rationale effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Design, or a related field.
  • Experience in a consulting or agency environment, managing multiple client projects.
  • Familiarity with front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Vue, Nuxt).
  • Hands-on experience with design systems and component libraries.
  • Understanding of Agile/Scrum workflows.
  • UX certification (Google UX Design, NN/g UX Certification) is an advantage.
  • Experience designing for mobile applications and responsive web interfaces.
  • Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design methodologies.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Private medical insurance coverage.
  • A collaborative and innovative team environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
  • An inclusive and diverse workplace culture.