UI Designer 1

User Interface Designer 1We are seeking a full-time User Interface Designer 1 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for creating compelling User Interface experiences and delivering superior design solutions for a variety of Garmin products.Essential FunctionsConceptualize, design, and prototype original User Interface designs for new features and products using artistic judgmentDevelop unique and compelling User Interface designs that showcase creativity while ensuring alignment with and enhancement of existing design languagesApply artistic expertise to remain current on Garmin product lines and emerging technologies, tailoring designs to reflect UI advancementsAnalyze/interpret User Interface design trends and competitors' work to create innovative solutions that set Garmin apartCommunicate creative concepts/designs using mockups, story boarding, visual presentations and writing behavioral documentation, articulating artistic choices and design rationaleCurate/organize original design assets including custom icons, fonts, and other graphics for future use ensuring brand continuityApply advanced critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills in identifying and resolving complex design problems, ensuring quality and usabilityManage projects with minimal supervision of Creative Leader and/or lead designer, demonstrating independent creative directionProvide meaningful feedback in User Interface design reviews, offering insightful suggestions that drive innovation and originality in the team's designsEstablish and apply design standards/procedures to implement innovative User Interface designs and influence the broader design strategyPresent original User Interface design solutions to the Creative Lead and/or lead designer, emphasizing creative thought process and artistic choicesCollaborate with User Experience and Software Engineering teams to negotiate design tradeoffsEnsure visual and artistic consistency across product lines, refining and adapting designs to maintain a cohesive brand identityRemain current on traditional graphics design skills and stay current on new design tools and techniquesBasic QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Graphic Design/Visual Communication OR Associate's Degree in Graphic Design/Visual Communication AND a minimum of 2 years as a Garmin Production Artist OR equivalent combination of education and experienceExcellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule) with the demonstrated ability to apply learned knowledgeDemonstrates a proficient understanding of imaging formats, quality factors, and output-related information fundamental design skills (Composition, information architecture, color theory, typography and animation)Understanding of designing for interactive/on-screen product interfaceDemonstrates strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsMust 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 tasksBasic knowledge of required programs: primarily Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and FigmaDesired QualificationsExperience in Visual Communications or Graphic DesignGarmin 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