At Garmin we create products that are designed indoors for outdoor activities. We do this to enable our customers to make the most of their time spent pursuing their passions.We are a global company with offices in the US, Europe and Asia. In these centers, we carry out the various stages of product development, from initial concept to mass production of ready-to-sell units. We embrace a vertically integrated business model with strategic design, manufacturing, distribution, sales and support centers around the world to maximize our value to customers.We’re looking for a Senior Product Designer to join the Garmin Golf team in our Cluj office.Garmin Golf is a comprehensive platform of devices and apps (including wearables, sensors, simulators and a mobile app), designed to help golfers improve their game, connect with others, and enjoy a more engaging golfing experience. Users can track scores, view scorecards, and gain insights into their performance.From this role, you will:Be involved in every aspect of our product design processUtilize full range of user experience design, interaction design and visual design skillsWork closely with associates from various departments to research, prototype, design, and create highly usable interaction solutionsWe believe that collaboration leads to the best ideas, and we rely heavily on team interaction. As a role based in Cluj-Napoca, this position will require 5 days in the office each week. Responsibilities: Expert use and knowledge of UX/UI design tools such as FigmaGuide design direction for multiple projectsDesign input to product development plans and concept documentsUnderstand production and operation issues as they relate to UX/UIContribute to design reviews across multiple product typesProvide substantial contributions to determine the feasibility of project goals and objectivesExpertise on best user experience practices for a variety of different featuresProvide feedback on designs in areas of expertise to team membersDemonstrate a good understanding of business needs as they relate to designDemonstrate a sense of urgency, commitment and focus in developing high-quality solutions in a timely fashionIndependently determine general approaches and specific solutions to technical problemsDemonstrate good judgment in setting schedules and risk-takingRequirementsExperience working with multidisciplinary teams and cross-functional stakeholders throughout the design process (i.e., from design hypothesis to creating user flows and wireframes to the specification and build of user interface mockups and prototypes)A portfolio that demonstrates refined digital product design skills across multiple projectsAdvanced knowledge of usability principlesAdvanced abilities implementing a design thinking processAdvanced knowledge of design principlesAdvanced knowledge of user interface design principlesAdvanced abilities in designing screens and user interfacesBachelor's degree plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experienceProficiency in EnglishWould be a plus: You have technical knowledge that helps you bridge gaps between engineering and design environmentsYou have experience mentoring one or more UX designersYou have knowledge and enthusiasm about accessible and inclusive designYou have experience interacting with AI toolsBenefitsBenefits to enhance your experience: 24 days off each year plus extra vacation days based on years at Garmin and compensation for legal holidays. Health package subscription and yearly budget for glasses. Monthly budget for sports and wellbeing activities. Local and global career development programs (training, mentorship, technical and leadership development, and more). Access to e-learning platforms and support for technical conferences attendance. Loyalty bonus within the company, plus other special bonuses (for holidays and personal life events). Meal tickets. Yours exclusively when part of our team: Significant discount for Garmin products. Employee stock purchase plan. Contribution to the retirement plan (Pillar 3). Garmin products available for testing and borrowing. A comprehensive event series championing wellbeing, sports, and community tailored to foster holistic health (featuring sports events, classes, hackathons, parties, and more). Other benefits which we invite you to discover along the recruitment process. Garmin Cluj is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability.
At Garmin we create products that are designed indoors for outdoor activities. We do this to enable our customers to make the most of their time spent pursuing their passions.
We are a global company with offices in the US, Europe and Asia. In these centers, we carry out the various stages of product development, from initial concept to mass production of ready-to-sell units. We embrace a vertically integrated business model with strategic design, manufacturing, distribution, sales and support centers around the world to maximize our value to customers.
We’re looking for a Senior Product Designer to join the Garmin Golf team in our Cluj office.
Garmin Golf is a comprehensive platform of devices and apps (including wearables, sensors, simulators and a mobile app), designed to help golfers improve their game, connect with others, and enjoy a more engaging golfing experience. Users can track scores, view scorecards, and gain insights into their performance.
From this role, you will:
- Be involved in every aspect of our product design process
- Utilize full range of user experience design, interaction design and visual design skills
- Work closely with associates from various departments to research, prototype, design, and create highly usable interaction solutions
We believe that collaboration leads to the best ideas, and we rely heavily on team interaction. As a role based in Cluj-Napoca, this position will require 5 days in the office each week.
Responsibilities:
- Expert use and knowledge of UX/UI design tools such as Figma
- Guide design direction for multiple projects
- Design input to product development plans and concept documents
- Understand production and operation issues as they relate to UX/UI
- Contribute to design reviews across multiple product types
- Provide substantial contributions to determine the feasibility of project goals and objectives
- Expertise on best user experience practices for a variety of different features
- Provide feedback on designs in areas of expertise to team members
- Demonstrate a good understanding of business needs as they relate to design
- Demonstrate a sense of urgency, commitment and focus in developing high-quality solutions in a timely fashion
- Independently determine general approaches and specific solutions to technical problems
- Demonstrate good judgment in setting schedules and risk-taking
Requirements
- Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and cross-functional stakeholders throughout the design process (i.e., from design hypothesis to creating user flows and wireframes to the specification and build of user interface mockups and prototypes)
- A portfolio that demonstrates refined digital product design skills across multiple projects
- Advanced knowledge of usability principles
- Advanced abilities implementing a design thinking process
- Advanced knowledge of design principles
- Advanced knowledge of user interface design principles
- Advanced abilities in designing screens and user interfaces
- Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
- Proficiency in English
Would be a plus:
- You have technical knowledge that helps you bridge gaps between engineering and design environments
- You have experience mentoring one or more UX designers
- You have knowledge and enthusiasm about accessible and inclusive design
- You have experience interacting with AI tools
Benefits
Benefits to enhance your experience:
- 24 days off each year plus extra vacation days based on years at Garmin and compensation for legal holidays.
- Health package subscription and yearly budget for glasses.
- Monthly budget for sports and wellbeing activities.
- Local and global career development programs (training, mentorship, technical and leadership development, and more).
- Access to e-learning platforms and support for technical conferences attendance.
- Loyalty bonus within the company, plus other special bonuses (for holidays and personal life events).
- Meal tickets.
Yours exclusively when part of our team:
- Significant discount for Garmin products.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Contribution to the retirement plan (Pillar 3).
- Garmin products available for testing and borrowing.
- A comprehensive event series championing wellbeing, sports, and community tailored to foster holistic health (featuring sports events, classes, hackathons, parties, and more).
- Other benefits which we invite you to discover along the recruitment process.
Garmin Cluj is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability.
Garmin Cluj is a development location within the group, with over 450 colleagues working enthusiastically on the development of future products in the aviation, automotive, fitness, outdoor, and marine sectors.We create products that are engineered on the inside for life on the outside. We do this so that our customers can make the most of the time they spend pursuing their passions. We like to encourage dreamers. But, at some point, it's nice to wake up and live a fully conscious life. So we make it super simple to touch a good balance between working, dreaming, and enjoying life.
Garmin Cluj is a development location within the group, with over 450 colleagues working enthusiastically on the development of future products in the aviation, automotive, fitness, outdoor, and marine sectors.
We create products that are engineered on the inside for life on the outside. We do this so that our customers can make the most of the time they spend pursuing their passions. We like to encourage dreamers. But, at some point, it's nice to wake up and live a fully conscious life. So we make it super simple to touch a good balance between working, dreaming, and enjoying life.
