Aviation Human Factors Designer 1

Garmin International, Inc. • Olathe, KS

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About The Position

Garmin is seeking a full-time Aviation Human Factors Designer 1 at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. The role assists in developing and designing aviation products by helping create intuitive user interfaces and controls. It involves understanding, ideating, and creating compelling, well-crafted user experiences across a diverse range of Garmin products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Interactive Design, Human Factors, Visual Design, Aviation, or a related field.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater, with demonstrated ability to apply learned knowledge.
• Proficiency and exceptional skills in creating research, flows, and prototypes using tools such as Figma or Sketch.
• Understanding and knowledge of good user interface design, including consistency, simplicity, and usability.
• Strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater, with demonstrated ability to apply learned knowledge.
• Working knowledge of aviation, avionics, and applicable FAA regulations.
• Familiarity with Garmin aviation products.
• Pilot's Certificate with an Instrument Rating.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and prototype user experiences for new features and products in a timely and organized manner.
• Communicate research and designs through mockups, storyboarding, visual presentations, and written behavioral documentation.
• Produce creative, simple, highly usable solutions that optimize human performance and minimize error while meeting high safety standards.
• Contribute to the creation and definition of product roadmaps.
• Remain current on research and design trends, methods, techniques, and software.
• Moderate and observe usability testing sessions and take detailed notes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level