Lead Engineer/Engineer, Product Design, xCode

Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX); Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) in Singapore is seeking a UI/UX Designer to develop user-centric digital products. You will collaborate with Product Managers and Engineers to enhance user experiences across various platforms.

The ideal candidate should have a tertiary qualification in design, 2-3 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in design tools like Figma. This role will contribute to shaping the usability and accessibility of in-house developed software products.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in UI/UX design for digital products.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Customer-centric mindset with a passion for building great products.

Responsibilities

• Design user-centered interfaces that meet user and business needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align design with product vision.
• Conduct discovery and user research to inform design improvements.
• Create wireframes and prototypes that communicate design concepts effectively.
• Iterate and test designs based on user behavior and feedback.

Skills

UI/UX design

User research

Figma

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Postgraduate / Tertiary qualification in design or related field

Tools

Figma

Job description

What the role is:

Get ready to embark on a transformative journey with HTX's newly formed xCode function, focusing on the organic in‑house development of core software modules for the mission critical and sensitive systems. This new setup aims to achieve greater control, agility and responsiveness to evolving operation needs in the dynamic operating environment for software delivery. We are seeking a UI/UX Designer to join our in‑house development unit to design intuitive, user‑centric, and scalable digital products. You will work closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into seamless user experiences across web and internal systems. This role is critical in shaping the usability, accessibility, and overall experience of digital services developed in‑house.

What you will be working on:

• Design user‑centred interfaces that meet the needs of users and the organisation's business goals.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including developers, product managers, and other stakeholders, to ensure that the design is aligned with the product vision and technical requirements.
• Conduct discovery and user research to gather insights and feedback, and translate those findings into designs that improve the overall user experience.
• Develop personas, journey maps, service blueprints, and experience flows.
• Create wireframes, mockups, user flows, interactive prototypes and visual designs that effectively communicate design concepts to stakeholders and development teams.
• Iterate and test designs, continuously track and analyse user behaviour and feedback to identify areas for improvement and growth.
• Implement and maintain design systems and guidelines to ensure consistency across all internal products and platforms.
• Create high fidelity designs with intuitive interactions, and collaborate with developers for implementation.
• Provide guidance on UI/UX related queries.

What we are looking for:

• Postgraduate / Tertiary qualification in design or related field.
• At least 2‑3 years of experience in UI/UX design for digital products.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma etc.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Strong collaboration skills, adaptability, analytical thinking, structured written communication, and the ability to work independently across product teams.
• Customer‑centric mindset with passion to build great products.
• Having domain knowledge in Homeland Security sector will be an added bonus.
• Applicants with more than 5 years’ relevant experience will be considered for more senior positions.

All new hires are appointed on a two‑year contract in the first instance and will be assessed and considered for permanent tenure over time, based on performance.