UX Designer, Managed Agencies (Building and Construction Authority)
Singapore
Permanent
Full-time
2 months ago
[What the role is] GovTech is the lead agency driving Singapore’s Smart Nation initiatives and public sector digital transformation. As the Centre of Excellence for Infocomm Technology and Smart Systems (ICT & SS), GovTech develops the Singapore Government’s capabilities in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Smart City Technology, Digital Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity.At GovTech, we offer you a purposeful career to make lives better where we empower our people to master their craft through robust learning and development opportunities all year round.Play a part in Singapore’s vision to build a Smart Nation and embark on your meaningful journey to build tech for public good. Join us to advance our mission and shape your future with us today!Learn more about GovTech at tech.gov.sg.[What you will be working on]We are seeking a skilled UX/UI Designer to lead the design transformation of our manpower capability developer platform. As the dedicated designer, you will shape the entire user experience and interface whilst building a comprehensive design system from the ground up. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on how developers interact with our platform.Key Responsibilities:Own the end-to-end design process for our developer platform, from user research and wireframing to high-fidelity designs and implementation guidelinesBuild and maintain our Developer Platform Design System, creating a unified design language that adheres to Government Digital Service StandardsDevelop essential design resources including component libraries, templates, pattern libraries, and documentation to support development teams in implementationWork closely with product and technical teams to ensure designs are feasible, maintainable, and meet both user needs and technical requirementsEstablish and document design standards, best practices, and guidelines specific to developer-focused interfacesManage the design system's evolution, including updates, improvements, and maintenance of documentationStay current with developer experience design trends and government digital standards to continuously enhance our platformYou will be part of a wider product team while having autonomy over the design direction. This role reports to the Product Director for day-to-day operations, with professional guidance from the UX/UI Lead.[What we are looking for]Preferably degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, graphic design, design research or a related field (or equivalent experience)Preferably 5+ years’ experience in UX/UI design workProficiency in design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, Miro)Experience in Design System and Government-to-Business Application Development Experience in Singapore Government or Enterprise-Level projectsTrack record of successful design system implementationUnderstanding of various application development disciplines such as Agile, Product Management (Design and Planning) etc.Knowledge of Singapore Government DSSSeek self-directed learning to improve yourself by staying current with UX/UI trends, best practices and technology trendsWillingness to work in-office and build trust as a team player in the existing CES-ITD (IT Division) teamPartner with project managers, digital business analysts, product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders involved in the CES program to deliver the required UX/UI design deliverables and ensure that the designs are aligned with business objectives and technical constraintsProven ability and demonstrate strong commitment to work collaboratively with cross functional teams, senior stakeholders and leadershipGood communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and persuasively to all stakeholdersProvide guidance to CES team members and stakeholders on design principles and practicesStrong analytical thinking with attention to detailAbility to handle ambiguityStrong empathy for users and commitment to user advocacyStrong communication and presentation skillsExcellent project management abilitiesProblem-solving mindsetAbility to work independently and in teamsStrong stakeholder management skillsGovTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse voices and perspectives, as we believe it is key to innovation.Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a holistic and market-competitive suite of perks.We champion flexible work arrangements (subject to your job role) and trust you to manage your time to deliver your best.Learn more about life inside GovTech at go.gov.sg/GovTechCareers