Bachelor's Degree in engineering or product design
5+ years in consumer product development
Proven track record in designing disruptive technology
Passionate about exploration and hands-on work
Diverse background in electrical, software, web, mobile, or design
Self-starter with a results-oriented mindset
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Responsibilities
Create inspiration sources to identify new market opportunities
Research technology, design, and consumer trends
Identify associates passionate about underserved activities
Discover unmet customer needs through industry engagement
Communicate product vision and design rationale
Create prototypes and detailed interaction specifications
Develop criteria for new products and their lifecycle strategy
Conduct thorough market and competitive analysis
Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, and Marketing on product roadmap
Maintain cost-conscious culture in innovation activities
Benefits
Eligible for Garmin's benefit program
Opportunities for professional development
Collaborative and innovative work environment
Access to cutting-edge technology and resources
Potential for career advancement within the company
Full Job Description
Overview
We are seeking a full-time Product Architect 2 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area on our Garmin Labs team. In this role, you will be responsible for exploring new business opportunities and developing product ideas through collaboration with associates, customers, and partners while leveraging ideas into user design and product specifications.
Essential Functions
Create inspiration sources and idea streams with a focus on identifying new market opportunities
Research/analyze credible sources for technology, design and consumer trends
Identify associates who are passionate about an activity that is not presently served by our products
Discover unmet customer needs/desires by attending industry conferences, participating in new market activities and creating customer surveys
Successfully communicate product vision, conceptual ideas and design rationale
Create visual or physical prototypes, including detailed interaction specifications
Develop criteria for new products including requirements, features, product ecosystem strategy and product lifecycle strategy
Develop and share thorough market, customer and competitive analysis as inputs to the products and services design process
Work closely with Engineering, Sales and Marketing to develop initial product roadmap for a new market
Maintain a culture of cost consciousness related to innovation activities
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in an engineering or product design related field AND a minimum of 5 years industry experience in consumer product development
Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
A track record of designing and developing disruptive technology and/or commercially successful consumer products
Must be passionate, enthusiastic and enjoy exploration and hands-on work
Diverse background with one or more of the following core competencies: electrical, software, web, mobile, industrial design, graphic design, and rapid prototyping
Must effectively demonstrate a self-starting, results-oriented, positive, proactive, solution-focused approach
Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Desired Qualifications
Experience writing product, marketing or business plans
Demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit with experience starting a business or serving as a technical member of a start-up company
Demonstrates the ability to work proactively and effectively with minimal supervision
Recent experience in an individual contributor role with a proven track record and demonstrated ability to drive requirements through participation in cross-functional teams
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
About Garmin
Garmin Ltd. is an American multinational technology company founded in 1989 by Gary Burrell and Min Kao in Lenexa, Kansas. The company specializes in GPS technology for automotive, aviation, marine, outdoor, and sport activities. Garmin's products serve aviation, marine, automotive, wireless, outdoor recreation, and fitness markets. The company's goal is to create navigation and communication devices that can enrich customers' lives. Garmin has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company's products are sold in over 100 countries.
