Design Practice Programs Lead

designsingapore council pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DesignSingapore Council Pte. Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Manager/ Manager in the Design Practice division to drive initiatives, events and strategic engagements that develop design mindsets for a broad audience, including General Education.

You will help maximise the impact of Learning by Design and related programmes. You will manage projects, coordinate stakeholders and delivery of design-led programmes across education, community and public sectors, contributing to national design goals and

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates or up to 4 years of experience in programme implementation, project management and managing relationships across stakeholders.
• Fresh graduates with relevant internship experience and a strong appetite to learn are welcome to apply.
• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Events, Design or a related field.
• Self-driven, results-oriented with strong written and communication skills to engage stakeholders.
• A resilient, open-minded problem-solver, who enjoys new experiences and is passionate about driving positive change.
• A keen and fast learner who can multi-task and adapt to fast-changing environments, focusing on how to leverage new opportunities, overcome emerging challenges, and adjust plans accordingly to achieve desired outcomes.
• A good team player who enjoys collaborating and co-creating with others.
• Knowledgeable of the design sector and/or possess prior background in design, education industry and/or General Education.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination and implementation of Design Practice programmes and initiatives.
• Develop project plans, work schedules, budgets and progress trackers to ensure timely delivery of programmes and projects.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to deliver project outcomes effectively.
• Prepare reports, presentations, briefings and management updates.
• Support procurement, budget administration and contract management processes.
• Support the design and delivery of community engagement initiatives that promote participation in design.
• Facilitate workshops, engagement sessions and co-creation activities with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Conduct research and stakeholder mapping to identify community needs, opportunities and potential partners.
• Gather and synthesise insights from engagement activities to inform programme development and implementation.
• Support the development of Design Districts and other community-based activations.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners, schools, institutions, public agencies and industry stakeholders.
• Coordinate partnership discussions and engagement activities with external stakeholders.
• Support partnership development, proposal preparation and follow-up actions.
• Act as a key liaison between project stakeholders and internal teams.
• Support the development and delivery of programmes related to design education, future skills and design capabilities.
• Work with schools, educators and learning partners to implement learning experiences and engagement programmes.
• Conduct research on emerging trends and opportunities relevant to design education and capability building.
• Support programme evaluation and impact measurement.
• Support cross-divisional initiatives and flagship platforms that advance Dsg's strategic priorities.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of the Singapore Design Biennale (SDB), including areas such as Design Districts, Design Futures, public engagement programmes and special projects.
• Coordinate with multiple divisions, external partners and appointed vendors on project implementation.
• Support the planning and execution of key events, activations and stakeholder engagements.
• Contribute actively to ideation, programme development and team discussions.
• Support organisational projects, taskforces and special assignments where required.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Dsg to achieve shared organisational outcomes.
• Undertake other duties as assigned.

Job description

DesignSingapore Council Pte. Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Manager/ Manager in the Design Practice division to drive initiatives, events and strategic engagements that develop design mindsets for a broad audience, including General Education.

You will help maximise the impact of Learning by Design and related programmes. You will manage projects, coordinate stakeholders and delivery of design-led programmes across education, community and public sectors, contributing to national design goals and