Industrial Designer 2 - OEM/Exhibits

Garmin; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin International is seeking an Industrial Designer 2 – OEM / Exhibits for the Garmin U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area.

You will lead conceptualization and development of new products, programs, and exhibit solutions, collaborating across teams to meet deadlines and client needs. The role requires a solid background in industrial design, experience with prototyping and fabrication, and the ability to create compelling, production-ready concepts for exhibits and automotive OEM

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design or related field with 4+ years of experience, or Garmin Industrial Designer experience or equivalent
• GPA 3.0+ is preferred
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and CorelDRAW
• Ability to lead research, present data, explain exhibit use and industry trends
• Experience designing physical mock-ups, models, and exhibits
• Experience with shop tasks, fabrication of medium projects, and large projects
• Knowledge of shop safety and equipment such as saws, mills, routers, jointers, drill press, sanders and hand tools
• Knowledge of materials like wood, metal, plastics, model board

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with departments to set project schedule, scope, milestones, and design constraints
• Develop innovative concepts and pragmatic designs for products and exhibits
• Manage schedules, deliverables, and status updates to leadership or clients
• Incorporate feedback to refine designs and solutions
• Plan materials, estimate project effort, and production methods
• Coordinate construction documents and value engineering with suppliers
• Lead tradeshow presence at events and travel as needed
• Support department and maintain shop equipment
• Stay current with prototyping, presentation, CG techniques and software

Skills

Industrial design proficiency

Prototype development

Lead design research

Portfolio presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design

GPA 3.0+

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

CorelDRAW

Sketchbook Pro

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Industrial Designer 2 – OEM / Exhibits at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the conceptualization and development of new products, programs, and exhibit solutions.

Essential Functions

• Works collaboratively and professionally with other departments, stakeholders and clients to determine project schedule and scope, priorities, requirements, milestones, estimates, deliverables and design constraints
• Leverages design and fabrication experience to provide innovative concepts, compelling designs and pragmatic solutions
• Manages project schedules, action items, and coordinates with support staff to meet deadlines and presents design concepts, deliverables and project status updates to design leadership, segment leadership or external clients
• Accepts and acts on leadership/client feedback to refine/improve designs and solutions
• Guides selection of materials, executes project planning, and estimates project efforts
• Provides clear communication to suppliers, oversees the production of construction documents, contributes to the method of production and value engineering
• Provides tradeshow leadership at show site and meeting support as needed (travel required)
• Provides department support and leadership (shop, equipment, software, computer, etc.)
• Stays current on prototyping, presentation, computer graphics techniques, and industry software

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Engineering or related field AND a minimum of 4 years relevant experience OR a minimum of 3 years work experience as a Garmin Industrial Designer OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in the following software: SolidWorks, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and CorelDRAW Graphics Suite
• Demonstrated ability to lead research efforts, present data, explain exhibit use and industry trends
• Able to design and develop physical mock-ups, models, and exhibits (samples/portfolio)
• Able to complete shop tasks, fabricate medium projects, and contribute to large projects
• Working knowledge of shop safety procedures, and experience working with shop equipment: Saws, milling machines, routers, jointers, drill press, sanders and hand tools
• Working knowledge and experience with a variety of materials such as model board, wood, metal, plastics, and similar materials

Other Attributes Per Area Of Specialization

Automotive OEM Designer

• Automotive and/or related vehicle design experience (portfolio examples are required)
• Practiced contribution in the development of new products, vehicle concepts, and integrated systems
• Keeps current on design trends and technologies being integrated into the latest vehicles
• Able to research vehicle components as they relate to the scope of a project, execute purchase of components, materials, and other service provider needs
• Working understanding of automotive design, assembly, vehicle constraints, and design impacts as well as working knowledge of vehicle electrical systems
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency using Keyshot and Sketchbook Pro

Exhibit Designer

• Environmental, display, and tradeshow design experience (portfolio examples are required)
• Ability to create specifications for exhibits that meet client and show requirements
• Keeps current on exhibit and display design trends and competitors’ designs
• Able to collaborate and develop material, textures and surface finishes options as needed
• Able to lead in the fabrication, crating, and logistical planning associated with assigned project
• Working knowledge of millwork construction methods and machinery (CNC experience preferred)
• Working understanding of low voltage lighting, sound, and electrical systems

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