UI Designer 1

We 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 Functions • Conceptualize, design, and prototype original User Interface designs for new features and products using artistic judgment • Develop unique and compelling User Interface designs that showcase creativity while ensuring alignment with and enhancement of existing design languages • Apply artistic expertise to remain current on Garmin product lines and emerging technologies, tailoring designs to reflect UI advancements • Analyze/interpret User Interface design trends and competitors’ work to create innovative solutions that set Garmin apart • Communicate creative concepts/designs using mockups, story boarding, visual presentations and writing behavioral documentation, articulating artistic choices and design rationale • Curate/organize original design assets including custom icons, fonts, and other graphics for future use ensuring brand continuity • Apply advanced critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills in identifying and resolving complex design problems, ensuring quality and usability • Manage projects with minimal supervision of Creative Leader and/or lead designer, demonstrating independent creative direction • Provide meaningful feedback in User Interface design reviews, offering insightful suggestions that drive innovation and originality in the team’s designs • Establish and apply design standards/procedures to implement innovative User Interface designs and influence the broader design strategy • Present original User Interface design solutions to the Creative Lead and/or lead designer, emphasizing creative thought process and artistic choices • Collaborate with User Experience and Software Engineering teams to negotiate design tradeoffs • Ensure visual and artistic consistency across product lines, refining and adapting designs to maintain a cohesive brand identity • Remain current on traditional graphics design skills and stay current on new design tools and techniques