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Samuel Muchiri

@samuelmuchiri

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UI/UX and Product Designer focused on user-centered, business-driven design.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role where I can lead design efforts, collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor designers, and deliver research-driven products that improve user satisfaction and drive business growth.

I am a UI/UX and product designer with strong front-end development skills and a dedication to creating intuitive, visually appealing digital experiences. I blend user-centered design principles with practical implementation using HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

My experience includes leading design teams and contributing as a consultant on large projects such as EMR and pharmaceutical systems, where I drove design decisions, testing and stakeholder alignment. I have built marketplace web apps, online wallets and responsive sites integrating newer technologies and SEO best practices.

I have a formal background in Information Systems & Technology and multiple certifications in web design, programming and ICDL, supporting a disciplined approach to research, prototyping and implementation. I collaborate closely with development teams to ensure designs are implemented accurately and effectively.

I am committed to hiring and mentoring designers, improving product outcomes through research-driven solutions, and delivering polished, business-focused user experiences that increase user satisfaction and support growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

UI/UX Lead

Geo-Project Kenya

Sep 2019 - May 2022 (2 years 8 months)

Led UI/UX efforts including stakeholder requirement gathering, recruiting designers, producing wireframes and prototypes, and coordinating with developers to deliver tested design solutions.

User Research Wireframing Prototyping Stakeholder Management Usability Testing Figma HTML CSS JavaScript

UI/UX & Front-End Developer

Bitsoko

Sep 2014 - Jul 2017 (2 years 10 months)

Designed and developed a marketplace web app and online wallet using JavaScript front-end and Python back-end, integrating blockchain features, inventory management, and SEO improvements.

JavaScript Python SEO Inventory Management UI UX Design

Freelance Web Designer

Freelance

Mar 2015 - Sep 2016 (1 year 6 months)

Executed UI/UX redesigns and web development for multiple clients, improving site usability and delivering responsive front-end implementations.

UI UX Design HTML CSS JavaScript Client Delivery Responsive Design

Web Designer

Digital Savannah

Dec 2014 - Mar 2015 (3 months)

Performed UI/UX design, front-end development, and software testing to deliver and validate web projects and improve user experiences.

UI UX Design Front End Developer Software Testing HTML CSS JavaScript Usability

Web Designer

In-Depth Research

Dec 2013 - Aug 2014 (8 months)

Delivered web design services and maintained database integrity and backups to ensure stable online presence for organizational projects.

Web Design Backup HTML CSS client support

Intern

United States International University

May 2012 - Aug 2012 (3 months)

Provided hardware and software support, network assistance, and user training while maintaining database integrity and performing installations and troubleshooting.

Technical Support Network Support Troubleshooting User Training