Visual Designer - Mobile Apps

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

We're a global, multi-disciplinary team that's putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience

We are seeking an experienced Senior Visual Designer to lead the creation of visually stunning and user-focused designs for our flagship iOS and Android applications. The designer will primarily work on the HEOS and Bowers & Wilkins Music apps, with additional contributions to Denon & Marantz AVR apps, Headphone apps, and Bluetooth speaker apps. With your deep design expertise, you will own the visual identity of our mobile products, ensuring that every interface is engaging, consistent, and aligned with both brand and platform guidelines.

• Lead the visual design process for mobile apps from initial concept to developer hand-off.
• Refine and maintain design systems, style guides, icon libraries, and other visual assets.
• Create high-fidelity designs and interactive prototypes to communicate ideas effectively.
• Ensure designs meet platform-specific guidelines (Apple Human Interface Guidelines, Google Material Design).
• Collaborate closely with UX designers, product managers, and engineers.
• Mentor junior designers and provide design feedback to maintain quality across the team.
• Conduct design reviews and advocate for best practices in mobile visual design.
• Stay up to date on emerging design trends, prototyping techniques, and mobile UI patterns.

• 7+ years of professional experience designing consumer iOS and Android applications.
• Proven track record of delivering world-class mobile UI designs for a global user base.
• Expert proficiency in Figma for design, wire framing, and collaboration.
• Expert proficiency in Proto Pie and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects).
• Experience designing illustrated assets such as iconography and device illustrations.
• Deep understanding of typography, layout principles, and interaction design.
• Experience creating and managing design systems at scale.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present design rationale to stakeholders.
• Experience with audio products or connected devices is a plus.

• Experience designing mobile apps that connect to networked hardware.
• Experience creating Lottie animations using Bodymovin and After Effects.
• Experience using Blender or other 3D software.
• Knowledge of accessibility guidelines for mobile platforms.
• Familiarity with front-end implementation constraints of iOS and Android platforms and progressive web apps.
• Experience coding with JavaScript or using tools like Cursor, CoPilot or other AI coding tools to create mobile native or web applications.

• Willingness to work remotely in hybrid setting with commute to Carlsbad, CA office.
• Successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.

$82,500 - $121,000
Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission.
Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.

HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and caregiver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you - all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish.

We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.