We are seeking a full-time Senior User Interface Designer in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for creating compelling User Interface experiences, delivering superior design solutions, and leading large projects as well as guiding other designers in the completion of their projects.
Essential Functions
Creates compelling User Interface design options based on existing design languages while also being able to evolve User Interface design languages when appropriate
Exhibits thorough working knowledge of Garmin product lines and their associated technologies for projects they are assigned and general understanding across all Garmin products
Exhibits thorough understanding of competitive products/markets for projects assigned and general understanding of competitive products across all of Garmin's markets
Serves as an active contributor in concepting, mockups, researching design trends, moodboards, interactive prototypes, animating storyboards, design feasibility, presentations, and PDP concepts
Documents and catalogs icons, fonts, and other graphics in an organized manner for future use and continuity of design across Garmin product families
Able to find root cause and provide solutions for complex problems
Works under only very general direction of Creative Lead in leading their own projects
Serves as an active contributor to User Interface design reviews
Exhibits advanced knowledge of the User Interface design process resulting in improvement recommendations
Presents technical User Interface design solutions to Creative Leads, engineering, product managers, and/or user experience teams
Provides direction for product User Interface design and manages tradeoffs between engineering requirements and user experience, involving the creative lead and/or lead designer as needed
Mentors User Interface Designers (1 and 2) and Production Artists and fosters a team culture of creativity, quality, and dialog
Remains current on traditional graphics design skills, knowledge of upcoming User Interface design trends and able to help drive forward thinking design
Exhibits good knowledge of new design tools, techniques, and educates other team members on new design tools and techniques
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design/Visual Communication AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule) with the demonstrated ability to apply learned knowledge
Demonstrates Expert knowledge of industry and Garmin related User Interface design standards
Demonstrates expert proficiency designing for interactive/on-screen product interface
Demonstrates strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Must be flexible, able to work independently or in a team in a fast-paced environment, must demonstrate strong organization skills, and have the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks
Expert knowledge of required programs: primarily Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Figma
Experience in Visual Communications or Graphic Design
Desired Qualifications
Experience in Visual Communications or Graphic Design
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
