Product Architect 2

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 opportunitiesResearch/analyze credible sources for technology, design and consumer trendsIdentify associates who are passionate about an activity that is not presently served by our productsDiscover unmet customer needs/desires by attending industry conferences, participating in new market activities and creating customer surveysSuccessfully communicate product vision, conceptual ideas and design rationaleCreate visual or physical prototypes, including detailed interaction specificationsDevelop criteria for new products including requirements, features, product ecosystem strategy and product lifecycle strategyDevelop and share thorough market, customer and competitive analysis as inputs to the products and services design processWork closely with Engineering, Sales and Marketing to develop initial product roadmap for a new marketMaintain 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 developmentExcellent 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 productsMust be passionate, enthusiastic and enjoy exploration and hands-on workDiverse background with one or more of the following core competencies: electrical, software, web, mobile, industrial design, graphic design, and rapid prototypingMust effectively demonstrate a self-starting, results-oriented, positive, proactive, solution-focused approachDemonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Desired Qualifications Experience writing product, marketing or business plansDemonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit with experience starting a business or serving as a technical member of a start-up companyDemonstrates the ability to work proactively and effectively with minimal supervisionRecent 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