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<p><span data-contrast="none">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. </span> <br> <br><span data-contrast="none">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.</span> <br> <br><span data-contrast="none">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! </span> <br> <br><span data-contrast="none">Learn more about GovTech at tech.gov.sg.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":1,"335551620":1}"> </span></p>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">[What you will be working on]</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
<p><span lang="en-SG">We’re looking for a </span><span lang="en-US">UX Designer to join our mission-driven product team to design intuitive, inclusive, and impactful digital services for citizens, employers, and industry partners. You’ll play a key role as an individual contributor—shaping experiences through research-driven design, co-creating with stakeholders, and collaborating across product, design, and engineering.</span></p>
<p><span lang="en-SG">This role is ideal for someone who is </span><span lang="en-US">comfortable with ambiguity, skilled in both user research and interaction design, and thrives in agile, cross-functional teams. You’ll have opportunities to design across multiple platforms and touchpoints, and contribute to strategic decisions that shape the product’s direction.</span></p>
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<li><span lang="en-SG" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Lead the </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">end-to-end UX design process—from framing problem spaces and user needs to deliver wireframes, prototypes, and final design specs.</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span lang="en-SG" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Plan and conduct </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">user research (qualitative and quantitative) including usability testing, interviews, surveys, and A/B testing.</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Map complex user journeys and service blueprints to uncover pain points and opportunity areas.</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span lang="en-SG" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Facilitate </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">co-creation and ideation workshops with stakeholders, users, and your cross-functional team.</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Communicate your design rationale clearly through visuals, presentations, and storytelling.</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span lang="en-SG" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Advocate for </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">accessibility, inclusive design, and consistent use of design system components.</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Partner closely with product managers and engineers to scope, test, and deliver features that are user-friendly and technically feasible.</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span lang="en-SG" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Contribute to and maintain our </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">design system to ensure cohesion across products.</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Champion a culture of collaboration, feedback, and continuous improvement.</span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">[What we are looking for]</span></strong></p>
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<li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span lang="en-SG" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">5+ years of experience</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;"> in UX design, with a strong portfolio showcasing research, ideation, and design execution.</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span lang="en-SG" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Experience contributing to </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">at least two shipped products, preferably in complex or high-impact domains.</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span lang="en-SG" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Proficiency in tools like </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Figma, Miro, Maze, Google Analytics, and familiarity with Jira or similar tools.</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span lang="en-SG" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Comfortable working in </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">agile teams and engaging in rapid cycles of iteration and feedback.</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span lang="en-SG" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Strong </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">stakeholder management skills and the ability to align design decisions with business and user goals.</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span lang="en-SG" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Clear communicator with excellent </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">visual, written, and presentation skills.</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span lang="en-SG" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Familiarity with </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">design principles, typography, and accessibility guidelines (e.g., WCAG).</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span lang="en-SG" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Strong </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">concept creation and copywriting skills will be a bonus.</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span lang="en-SG" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Prior experience with </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">designing for government services, regulated domains, or complex workflows is a strong plus.</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span lang="en-SG" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Knowledge of </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">OKRs and product analytics tools is a bonus.</span></li>
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<p><strong>Why Join Us</strong></p>
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<li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Work on meaningful products that impact lives at scale</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Collaborate with a passionate and supportive cross-disciplinary team</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Shape the future of public digital services in Singapore</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Grow alongside a community of designers focused on continuous learning</span></li>
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<p><span data-contrast="none">GovTech 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. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a holistic and market-competitive suite of perks.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">We champion flexible work arrangements (subject to your job role) and trust you to manage your time to deliver your best.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Learn more about life inside GovTech at go.gov.sg/GovTechCareers.</span> </p>
<p><br><span data-contrast="none">Stay connected with us on social media at go.gov.sg/ConnectWithGovTech</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":1,"335551620":1}"> </span></p>
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