Garmin International, Inc.
Senior Pilot Experience Product Designer
Garmin International, Inc., Olathe, Kansas, us, 66051
Overview
We are seeking a full-time Senior Pilot Experience Product Designer in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for understanding fundamental usability and user centered design principals to guide software user interface development for aviation products including integrate flight decks and state-of-the-art cockpit designs.
Essential Functions
* May perform as a design lead who guides design direction for a small project or sub project* Performs user interviews and observational research and interprets research data to create viable solutions* Creates interactive prototypes and conducts user tests to improve and validate a design* Takes ownership for key features in a product line* Remains current on user research methods and conducts effective research for generating and improving designs* Works with partners and potential partners to define the user experience* Stays abreast with new prototyping, presentation or computer graphics techniques and software* Demonstrates full use of design standards and procedures* Demonstrates a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on the right priorities in developing solutions in a timely fashion* Presents design ideas to various disciplines or customers* Independently produces solid design solutions and provides reliable solutions to a variety of problems* Serves as a mentor to less experienced User Experience Designers (User Experience Designer 1)
Basic Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree in Interactive Design, Human Factors, Visual Design or a degree with an equivalent curriculum that teaches user centered design principles AND a minimum of 1 year relevant work experience OR a minimum of 5 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 knowledge using a variety of design tools* Excellent presentation, communication, and organizational skills* Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of good user interface design (consistency, simplicity, usability)
Desired Qualifications
* Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)* Experience in graphics production, graphics editing technology, motion graphics, interactive design works and/or videography.* Software skills using Figma, Blender, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and/or After Affects* Pilot Certificate (Private Pilot license, Instrument rating, etc.)
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
We are seeking a full-time Senior Pilot Experience Product Designer in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for understanding fundamental usability and user centered design principals to guide software user interface development for aviation products including integrate flight decks and state-of-the-art cockpit designs.
Essential Functions
* May perform as a design lead who guides design direction for a small project or sub project* Performs user interviews and observational research and interprets research data to create viable solutions* Creates interactive prototypes and conducts user tests to improve and validate a design* Takes ownership for key features in a product line* Remains current on user research methods and conducts effective research for generating and improving designs* Works with partners and potential partners to define the user experience* Stays abreast with new prototyping, presentation or computer graphics techniques and software* Demonstrates full use of design standards and procedures* Demonstrates a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on the right priorities in developing solutions in a timely fashion* Presents design ideas to various disciplines or customers* Independently produces solid design solutions and provides reliable solutions to a variety of problems* Serves as a mentor to less experienced User Experience Designers (User Experience Designer 1)
Basic Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree in Interactive Design, Human Factors, Visual Design or a degree with an equivalent curriculum that teaches user centered design principles AND a minimum of 1 year relevant work experience OR a minimum of 5 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 knowledge using a variety of design tools* Excellent presentation, communication, and organizational skills* Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of good user interface design (consistency, simplicity, usability)
Desired Qualifications
* Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)* Experience in graphics production, graphics editing technology, motion graphics, interactive design works and/or videography.* Software skills using Figma, Blender, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and/or After Affects* Pilot Certificate (Private Pilot license, Instrument rating, etc.)
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