Product Architect 2

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin Labs, Garmin Ltd.'s U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area, seeks a full-time Product Architect 2 to explore opportunities and translate ideas into user-centered designs and product specifications.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Sales and Marketing to shape roadmaps for new markets, build prototypes, and perform market, customer and competitive analyses to guide development. The role emphasises cost-conscious innovation, hands-on work, and a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or product design field and 5+ years in consumer product development.
• Strong academic record: GPA 3.0+ typically expected.
• Track record of designing/disruptive technology or successful consumer products.
• Must be passionate, hands-on, and proactive.
• Diverse background: electrical, software, web, mobile, industrial design, or rapid prototyping.

Responsibilities

• Create inspiration sources and idea streams to identify new market opportunities.
• Research and analyze credible sources for technology, design and consumer trends.
• Identify associates passionate about unmet needs and explore new markets.
• Discover unmet customer needs by attending industry conferences and surveys; communicate product vision and design rationale.
• Create prototypes and interaction specifications for new concepts.
• Develop and share market, customer and competitive analyses as inputs to product design.
• Work with Engineering, Sales and Marketing to develop initial product roadmaps for new markets.

Skills

Self-motivated

Excellent communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Hands-on

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or product design

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

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