Assistant Director, Industry Engagement & Capability

sggovterp

Singapore

On-site

SGD 180,000 - 210,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The School of Technology for the Arts, Media and Design in Singapore seeks an Assistant Director (Capability & Industry) to drive consultancy, applied research, IP development, and external industry engagement. You will lead cross-functional teams, shape policies and partnerships, and grow staff capability to deliver measurable impact beyond traditional academic boundaries.

The role requires strategic vision, stakeholder management, and translating creative strengths into industry-ready

Qualifications

Significant professional experience in business development, industry partnerships, consultancy, applied research, innovation or related industry-facing roles.
Demonstrated success in capability development, consultancy growth, applied research, intellectual property development, industry engagement and stakeholder partnership development.

Responsibilities

Spearhead consultancy, applied research, and industry engagement initiatives to strengthen the School's industry-facing capabilities and impact.
Develop and implement functional strategies, policies, and frameworks to drive sustainable growth and measurable impact.
Address novel and complex challenges by integrating creative, arts, design, and media perspectives and disciplines with industry needs.
Drive the identification, structuring, and delivery of consultancy and applied research projects, including opportunities to generate intellectual property with non-creative industry and government partners.
Identify and pursue collaborative projects with industry partners, developing tailored solutions that draw on STA's strengths in digital media solutions, immersive experiences, design-led innovation, and Designing Your Life facilitation.
Enhance consultancy models, processes, and service quality by applying best practices to improve intellectual property and revenue generation, and project outcomes.
Coach and mentor staff, building School-wide capability in consultancy delivery, industry-facing research, and professional practice.
Lead upskilling initiatives and foster cross-disciplinary collaboration to address skill gaps.
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with corporates, agencies, research institutions, and solution providers.
Influence School and institutional leaders to adopt new approaches and priorities, and negotiate with external partners to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
Work across functions and schools to align resources, manage dependencies, and optimise results, exercising autonomy and sound judgement.