Senior Industrial Designer - Consumer Products

Garmin International, Inc.•Tigard, OR

7h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a full-time Senior Industrial Designer for our Consumer Industrial Design Team at our office in Portland, OR. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and owning the conceptualization and development of new products with increased levels of difficulty/complexity.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or another related field AND a minimum of 6 years of product design experience performing a role substantially similar to the essential functions of this job description OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Minimum of 6 years of work experience as an Industrial Designer at Garmin
Advanced knowledge and proficiency using tools such as OnShape, SolidWorks, Keyshot, Adobe Creative Suite, CorelDRAW, Sketchbook Pro, Procreate and/or Vizcom
Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, and work respectfully with others
Demonstrated courage to drive innovation
Demonstrated ability to autonomously generate and support pragmatic solutions that meet project timelines and high-quality standards

Nice To Haves

Consumer electronic product design experience (professional portfolio examples are highly preferred)
Capable of consistently delivering a range of compelling designs appropriate for a specific target market with limited guidance from Design Leaders
Ability to work on projects with a high level of complexity
Should be capable of mentoring an intern, Industrial Designer 1 or 2, regarding core design skills and design process
Great attention to detail

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of new product concepts across a wide range of product categories from product concept through production
Apply exceptional sketching, visualization, and ideation skills to explore complex design challenges, communicate strategic design direction, and inspire innovative solutions
Leverage advanced 3D modeling expertise to develop complex engineering-ready models, guide product architecture, and ensure design intent is maintained throughout product development and manufacturing
Collaborate with the Prototype Development team to have physical appearance models created for design evaluation
Create compelling visualizations and presentation materials that effectively communicate design intent, user experience, CMF strategy, and product vision to cross-functional teams and executive leadership
Lead cross-functional collaboration with fellow Industrial Designers, CMF Designers, User Interface Designers, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Product Managers, and manufacturing partners to deliver balanced, user-centered design solutions that meet business and technical objectives
Identify emerging market trends, technologies, manufacturing methods, and consumer insights to influence product strategy and drive innovation across product categories
Champion the adoption of new design tools, workflows, visualization techniques, and prototyping methods that improve team capability, efficiency, and design quality
Provide thoughtful design critique, mentorship, and technical guidance that strengthens the skills of teammates while fostering a collaborative, high-performing design culture
Communicate design strategy, rationale, tradeoffs, and recommendations with clarity and confidence, effectively influencing stakeholders and guiding project direction throughout product development
Demonstrate leadership through initiative, sound judgment, and accountability by driving continuous improvement, elevating design quality, and contributing to the long-term success of the Industrial Design organization