User Experience Designer 2 at Garmin International in Olathe, Kansas

Job Description:

GPS Manufacturer/Distributor

Garmin is seeking a full-time User Experience Designer to join the Device Interaction team at our headquarters in the greater Kansas City area. The Device Interaction team’s mission is to provide mobile and web applications and services that are easy to use and maximize the full interaction potential of all Garmin products. 

Garmin has a passionate, devoted group of customers that use our products to pursue their fitness and wellness goals. Our team has the privilege of helping these customers with seamless device interactions that just work. 

As a UX Designer 2, you will work primarily on Garmin Connect, the fitness and wellness application that millions of Garmin customers rely on. As part of your day-to-day responsibilities, you will be involved in every aspect of the feature development process, from wireframing the next great product innovation to tweaking pixels right before launch. You will be expected to utilize your full range of user experience design, interaction design and visual design skills. A strong ability to collaborate with others is also a must. You’ll work closely with associates from various departments to research, prototype, design, present and create highly usable interaction solutions.

We are looking for a full-time UX Designer 2 for our headquarters in the greater Kansas City area. Essential functions include: 

• Demonstrates full use of design standards and procedures


• Demonstrates proficient use and knowledge of UX/UI tools 


• Applies Garmin’s Mission Statement and Quality Policy and exhibits enthusiasm for and a desire to see Garmin succeed


• Demonstrates a sense of urgency, commitment, and focus on the right priorities in developing solutions in a timely fashion


• Demonstrates ability to complete well defined moderately complex tasks and/or projects

If you’re passionate about creating the best user experience for web and mobile applications, we’re interested in discussing this opportunity with you. You’ll find more information about Garmin and what we do at: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0jAt_uuvQo

Qualified candidates possess a Bachelor's degree plus 1-year relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Other requirements include: 

• Proficient knowledge of usability principles


• Proficient abilities implementing a design thinking process


• Proficient knowledge of design principles


• Proficient knowledge of user interface design principles


• Proficient abilities designing screens and user interfaces

Our benefits are designed to lead an evolving marketplace, support innovation and encourage a healthy balance between work and life. They allow our associates to make their own decisions about their wellbeing and future and consistently rank Garmin as a top tier benefits provider when compared to other high-tech employers. We offer a choice of high value medical, dental and vision plans with low or no premiums, to fit your and your family’s preferences. In addition, Garmin’s financial benefits include a generous 401K retirement plan that provides 5% of pay base contribution plus a match of 75 cents for every dollar you contribute to a maximum of 10% of your compensation. The employee stock purchase plan allows for shares to be bought at a 15% discount. Garmin offers many other benefits and perks ranging from wellbeing initiatives, educational assistance and career development, community charity support, and employee discounts just to name a few.

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.