Senior Product Designer

Overview We are seeking a full-time Senior Product Designer in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for designing with expertise in all aspects of user centered design to produce and give direction to others for the best design solutions.

Essential Functions Research, design and prototype user experiences for new features and products in a timely and organized manner Communicate research and designs using mockups, story boarding, visual presentations and writing behavioral documentation Produce creative, simple and highly usable solutions for how products interact in response to human behavior Document clear, organized solutions that are highly understandable in flow, function and status by stakeholders, engineers, and unfamiliar eyes Work closely with design leadership, software engineers, graphic artists, product managers and other stakeholders of the assigned project in determining design direction Assist with new user interface testing and conduct usability tests to get feedback on new designs where applicable Collaborate with and communicate to teams within product design, software engineering and management to produce superior solutions Adapt designs as needed, expecting some ambiguity and change during a project Maintain and ensure user interface design and behavioral consistency across product types May contribute to advanced design research or concepting for new products or markets through research, prototyping, testing and open internal collaboration Remain current on user interface design trends and competitors’ designs Stay abreast with new prototyping, presentation or computer graphics techniques and software Communicate status of work clearly and provide visibility to supervisor May serve as mentor to designers with less experience (Product Designers 1 & 2) Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in User Experience Design, Interactive Design, Human Factors, Visual Design or a degree with an equivalent curriculum that teaches user centered design principles AND a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience OR a minimum of 9 years equivalent combination of education and relevant experience performing the essential functions of the Garmin Product Designer role Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.

0 as a general rule) Proficiency and exceptional skills in creating research, flows and prototypes using tools such as Figma Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of good user interface design (consistency, simplicity, and usability).

Proven track record with leading design direction for multiple projects, and ensuring effective project planning leads to timely completion of project goals / objectives Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Desired Qualifications Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.

5) Technical knowledge to bridge gaps between engineering and design environments Deep curiosity for learning and an excitement for solving challenging problems Passion for Garmin products or the experiences they seek to enhance 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 BenefitsEssential Functions Research, design and prototype user experiences for new features and products in a timely and organized manner Communicate research and designs using mockups, story boarding, visual presentations and writing behavioral documentation Produce creative, simple and highly usable solutions for how products interact in response to human behavior Document clear, organized solutions that are highly understandable in flow, function and status by stakeholders, engineers, and unfamiliar eyes Work closely with design leadership, software engineers, graphic artists, product managers and other stakeholders of the assigned project in determining design direction Assist with new user interface testing and conduct usability tests to get feedback on new designs where applicable Collaborate with and communicate to teams within product design, software engineering and management to produce superior solutions Adapt designs as needed, expecting some ambiguity and change during a project Maintain and ensure user interface design and behavioral consistency across product types May contribute to advanced design research or concepting for new products or markets through research, prototyping, testing and open internal collaboration Remain current on user interface design trends and competitors’ designs Stay abreast with new prototyping, presentation or computer graphics techniques and software Communicate status of work clearly and provide visibility to supervisor May serve as mentor to designers with less experience (Product Designers 1 & 2)Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in User Experience Design, Interactive Design, Human Factors, Visual Design or a degree with an equivalent curriculum that teaches user centered design principles AND a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience OR a minimum of 9 years equivalent combination of education and relevant experience performing the essential functions of the Garmin Product Designer role Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.

0 as a general rule) Proficiency and exceptional skills in creating research, flows and prototypes using tools such as Figma Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of good user interface design (consistency, simplicity, and usability).

Proven track record with leading design direction for multiple projects, and ensuring effective project planning leads to timely completion of project goals / objectives Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Desired Qualifications Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.

5) Technical knowledge to bridge gaps between engineering and design environments Deep curiosity for learning and an excitement for solving challenging problems Passion for Garmin products or the experiences they seek to enhance 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