Creative Front End Developer

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Creative Front End Developer at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for creating engaging and user-friendly digital experiences across Garmin's web, mobile, and application platforms. Working within established standards and in collaboration with creative, UX, and development teams, this position translates designs into responsive, interactive solutions while building expertise in front-end development, accessibility, and user experience best practices.

Essential Functions

• Executes designs provided by UX/UI and Creative teams
• Builds responsive pages and components
• Responsible for learning Garmin's systems and standards
• Performs testing and quality assurance on web accessible code and commands
• Receives guidance and feedback from senior developers

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Interactive Design, Graphic Design, Computer Science, Human Computer Interaction, Web Development or related field AND a minimum of 2 years of relevant web development experience
• Demonstrates skills in CSS3, HTML5, and JavaScript
• Experience with cross-browser/cross-platform compatibility
• Comfort with browser-based developer debugging tools such as Chrome DevTools
• Experience writing web accessible (A11y) code that meets WCAG guidelines
• Familiarity with command-line interfaces and terminal applications for executing development-related commands
• Experience working with version control and Git repositories (e.g., Bitbucket)
• Familiarity with code editing and development tools such as Visual Studio Code or Sublime Text
• Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as Vue or React
• Familiarity with package managers such as Yarn or NPM
• Proficiency working with PC and Mac and experience with Adobe Creative Suite
• Completes assigned work within established standards
• Resolves routine issues with guidance when needed
• Contributes effectively within a team environment
• Applies established standards, processes, and best practices
• Contributes to code quality, documentation, and continuous improvement

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