Lead Outreach & Engagement for Design Biennale

DesignSingapore Council Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

DesignSingapore Council is seeking a Manager / Senior Manager, Outreach & Engagement to drive programmes and initiatives that celebrate Singapore's design talents. You will lead collaborations with local and international partners, shape signature events such as the Singapore Design Biennale and the President’s Design Award, and grow community outreach through engaging experiences and showcases.

The role requires a degree and 2–8 years in programming, events, marketing or project delivery, with

Qualifications

• Degree holder with 2–8 years in programming, outreach, events management, marketing or project management.
• Strong collaboration and negotiation skills across private and public sectors.
• Team player who can handle challenges, prioritise and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Organised, detail-oriented, hands-on and self-driven with track record delivering projects.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in procurement, contract management and end-to-end project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support programmes and initiatives for Singapore’s design talent.
• Coordinate Singapore Design Biennale and related festival programmes.
• Develop outreach activities with local and international partners.
• Collaborate across teams and cross-division projects.

Skills

Outreach coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

DesignSingapore Council is seeking a Manager / Senior Manager, Outreach & Engagement to drive programmes and initiatives that celebrate Singapore's design talents. You will lead collaborations with local and international partners, shape signature events such as the Singapore Design Biennale and the President’s Design Award, and grow community outreach through engaging experiences and showcases.

The role requires a degree and 2–8 years in programming, events, marketing or project delivery, with