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Product Design Team Lead | Garmin Connect Team

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.

As a Product Design Team Lead working in our office in Cluj, you will lead a team that works on Garmin Connect, the fitness and wellness application that millions of Garmin customers rely on.

Garmin Connect Mobile is our best known, Fitness and Outdoor power-house companion app catering to over 20 million active users and supporting an ever-growing number of compatible Garmin devices (around 150 at this point). The feature set is very rich and targets our complex user base with running, cycling, wellness, training, smartwatch, golfing, diving, and even pregnancy tracking feature.

From this role, you will:

Be involved in every aspect of our product design process
Coach your team on best practices to ensuring we are delivering exceptional user experiences for our customers
Work closely with associates from various departments to implement the vision of your team

We believe that collaboration leads to the best ideas, and we rely heavily on team interaction. As a hybrid role based in Cluj-Napoca, this position will require at least 3 days in the office each week.

Responsibilities:

Provide leadership and direct the activities of a UX team
Identify and communicate team resource needs
Recruit, hire and coach a Product Design team and ensure they are empowered to deliver best-in-class UX
Define and maintain design processes and ensure design quality across a wide range of products
Ensure team output adheres to established guidelines for design, usability and accessibility best practices
Coach UX associates through research, strategy, design, project scoping and collaboration processes
Build a thriving culture where designers grow in their careers and feel a strong sense of belonging
Provide meaningful personal development plans for associates and conduct annual performance reviews
Establish strong relationships across department teams that build trust and a shared understanding of department objectives
Collaborate with other department leaders to identify opportunities that provide growth for the department

Experience demonstrating leadership aptitude and abilities while working in a relevant role such as UX Designer/Product Designer
Advanced knowledge of design principles, usability principles, user interface design best practices and design thinking processes
Proficient in UX software tools such as Figma and Sketch, as well as interactive prototyping tools
Portfolio of UX-focused work samples that demonstrate direct contributions and/or direction for a team
Ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast paced and changing environment with minimal supervision
Superior creative and organizational skills with keen attention to detail and quality
Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and analytical skills- the ability to communicate complex interaction concepts clearly across different audiences and varying levels of the organization
Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others
Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 8 years relevant experience
Proficiency in English

Would be a plus:

Experience balancing product, development, and user-centered goals to help shape overall UX strategy
Experience working on large scale and complex projects

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.

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What You Should Know About Product Design Team Lead | Garmin Connect Team, Garmin Cluj

At Garmin, we're on the lookout for a creative and dynamic Product Design Team Lead to join our Garmin Connect Team in Cluj. If you’ve ever relied on Garmin Connect—the phenomenal fitness and wellness app enjoyed by millions—you know the kind of impact well-designed products can have! In this role, you will spearhead a talented UX team devoted to improving user experience for over 20 million active users, while collaborating with colleagues from various departments. Your expertise will ensure we maintain our high standards for design quality, usability, and accessibility across our rich feature set, covering everything from running and cycling to wellness tracking and smartwatches. With responsibilities that extend from coaching team members through design processes to establishing strong cross-department relationships, your leadership will help nurture a thriving team culture where innovative ideas and professional growth are prioritized. As part of Garmin's hybrid work model, you'll enjoy a balance of in-office collaboration in Cluj and flexibility in your day-to-day work. If you have at least eight years of relevant experience and a portfolio showcasing your UX triumphs, we invite you to help shape the future of Garmin Connect and make a real difference in millions of lives. Let’s innovate together!

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What are the main responsibilities of a Product Design Team Lead at Garmin?

The Product Design Team Lead at Garmin plays a crucial role in guiding a UX team focused on the Garmin Connect app. Responsibilities include providing leadership, defining design processes, ensuring adherence to design guidelines, and actively engaging in the coaching of UX associates. The Lead must identify team resources, nurture a collaborative culture, and maintain design quality across various products while fostering relationships with other departments to align on objectives.