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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.
Responsibilities
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
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor'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 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 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 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
- Basic knowledge of required programs: primarily Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Figma
PREFERRED 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
Overview
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.
Responsibilities
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
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor'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 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 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 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
- Basic knowledge of required programs: primarily Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Figma
PREFERRED 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
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Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Computer Science, Information Technology, and Human-Computer Interaction codes all support UI UX Developer STEM OPT applications. Mismatches get caught at the I-983 stage, not before.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask your hiring manager or recruiter to share the company's E-Verify Company ID before signing anything. Design agencies and startups are common STEM OPT hiring spots but frequently aren't enrolled. E-Verify enrollment is required by ICE, not optional.
Frame your portfolio around measurable outcomes
Hiring managers reviewing STEM OPT candidates want evidence your UX work drove quantifiable results. Conversion rate improvements, task completion data, or usability score changes show design thinking grounded in the engineering rigor STEM OPT signals.
Search Migrate Mate to find verified E-Verify employers
Filtering job listings by E-Verify enrollment status saves time you'd otherwise spend confirming eligibility after applying. Migrate Mate surfaces UI UX Developer roles at employers already set up to hire STEM OPT students, so you skip that back-and-forth entirely.
Build your I-983 training plan around UX deliverables
Your I-983 must map your UI UX role to specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. List design systems work, accessibility audits, or user research methods as formal training goals. Vague job descriptions get flagged by your DSO at the review stage.
Time your OPT extension request around offer timelines
You can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension up to 90 days before your current OPT EAD expires. Submit your I-765 with the I-983 early enough that USCIS processing doesn't create a gap between your initial OPT end date and your extension start.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a UI UX Developer role qualify for STEM OPT?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree carries a CIP code on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List, such as Computer Science, Information Technology, or Human-Computer Interaction, and your employer classifies the role as requiring that STEM background, you qualify. Check your I-20 for the CIP code and confirm with your DSO before filing.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify for the specific worksite where you'll work, not just at the corporate level. ICE enforces this requirement under the STEM OPT regulations. Before accepting an offer, ask for the employer's E-Verify Company ID and verify active enrollment directly through the E-Verify portal. A company that is not enrolled cannot legally employ you on STEM OPT, regardless of size or visa sponsorship history.
How do I complete the I-983 training plan for a UI UX Developer position?
You and your employer fill out the I-983 together, mapping your daily UX responsibilities to specific learning goals connected to your STEM degree. For a UI UX Developer role, that means documenting activities like conducting usability research, prototyping in design systems, or running A/B tests as formal training outcomes. Both you and a company supervisor must sign it, and your DSO must recommend the extension before you file the I-765 with USCIS.
What happens to my work authorization if I'm in the cap-gap period?
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf before your OPT or STEM OPT EAD expires, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can continue working as a UI UX Developer during that period without a new EAD, as long as the petition is timely filed and your status is otherwise maintained. USCIS provides cap-gap guidance confirming this extension.
Where can I find UI UX Developer jobs that already support STEM OPT hiring?
Migrate Mate lists UI UX Developer roles at employers set up to hire STEM OPT students, so you can filter for E-Verify-enrolled companies without individually confirming each one. This is useful because many design-focused studios and product companies actively hire OPT students but don't advertise their E-Verify status in job postings. Starting your search on Migrate Mate cuts the qualification screening step out of the process.