Assistant Director, Design Management (Enterprise Singapore)

[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 Design leader to spearhead design transformation at Enterprise Singapore. In this role, you will drive the design strategy and delivery of digital products in Enterprise/SME engagement and service delivery.As Assistant Director of Design Management, you'll: Be responsible for managing medium-sized teams and driving significant design initiatives Need to balance strategic thinking with tactical execution while developing your team’s capabilitiesTake charge of significant product initiatives that requires coordination across multiple teams and domains, and take deep consideration into team composition to serve the mission while creating opportunities for reports to grow and flourishBenefit your organisation from your ability to solve complex problems at strategic level, and rally cross-functional peers and teams togetherWork with your team to gain greater craft expertise and set clearer strategic directions, and deliver impactful and user-centred solutions[What we are looking for]Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in industrial design, human-computer interaction (HCI), graphic design, or a related field (or equivalent experience)9 to 12 years of experience in UX design, 5 of which in a managerial or leadership capacityGood with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe CC, or similarStrategic thinker and a proven ability to drive strategic initiatives in your workProven ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teamsProven ability to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders and leadershipStrong understanding of UX principles and methodology, with a strong commitment to design craft and qualityGood communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and persuasivelyStrong analytical thinking with attention to detail and ability to handle ambiguity.Strong empathy for users and a desire to advocate for their needsDesire to train, guide and mentor more junior team membersExperience working with and managing vendors tasked with delivering on design workExperience managing designers, mapping career pathways and supporting professional growth of designersYou may be a great fit if: You are a design-focused leader who guides strategic discussions, streamlines design processes, and builds trust through demonstrated expertise in design systems and practicesYou maintain deep involvement in design operations through design reviews, documentation oversight, prototype evaluation, and hands-on mentoring when neededYou prioritise your team's professional development, wellbeing, and creative excellence, skillfully coaching designers to reach their full potentialYou excel at bringing strategic clarity to complex design challenges, helping teams focus on impactful priorities and develop clear implementation roadmapsYou champion user experience and design systems as fundamental drivers of product quality and organisational efficiencyYou understand how design systems scale across products and can guide improvements in areas like component libraries, documentation, accessibility, and design operationsYou foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across design, development, product, and stakeholder teams to achieve shared successYou maintain high standards for design quality, usability, and accessibility while ensuring timely delivery of solutions that meet business objectivesJoin a Community of InnovationLead the work on design initiatives to benefit the entire design communityPilot new initiatives in your workActively seek out new ways and methods to improve your fellow designers’ efficiency, effectiveness and craftActively contribute to design learning and sharing sessionsBe a member of the community that less experienced designers aspire to beTake steps to improve yourself in a personal and professional capacityActively note areas of improvement and propose changes for the benefit of all designersGovTech 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