Overview
We are seeking a full-time Industrial Designer 1 - Products at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for working with higher level designers in the conceptualization and development of new products.
Essential Functions
- Works with experienced designers, engineers and product managers in the conceptualization and development of new products through sketching, 3D modeling, rendering or physical mock ups
- Utilizes good free hand sketch skill to communicate design concepts and details
- Develops SolidWorks skills to communicate design concepts, details and physical model preparations and learns how to break parts for prototyping
- Coordinates with suppliers to ensure component parts orders are completed accurately and delivered on time such as Chromatech (dry transfer decals)
- Collaborates with and communicate to segment team in engineering and product managers to produce superior solutions as common goal
- Stays abreast with new prototyping, presentation or computer graphics techniques, software, design trends, and competitors’ designs for appropriate segment
- Generates fresh ideas and design concepts in freehand sketches and computer generated images
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
- Must demonstrate knowledge, education, experience and/or training necessary to use tools such as SolidWorks, Keyshot, CorelDRAW Graphics Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and Sketchbook Pro
Desired Qualifications
- Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
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
