Lead Product Designer . Open Government Products

Hard Problems; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 90.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Open Government Products in Singapore is seeking a Lead Product Designer to drive the design of large-scale government-facing products. You will lead a small team of 2–3 designers and partner with engineers and policymakers to translate insights into refined prototypes and user-centered experiences.

The role emphasizes rapid prototyping, hands-on design, and establishing design standards while guiding teams to meet public-service goals.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of digital product design experience.
• Strong visual design with attention to detail.
• Experience with user research methodologies.
• Mobile-first and responsive design expertise.
• Excellent communication across engineers and policy makers.

Aufgaben

• Lead the design of complex, large-scale public sector products.
• Manage 2–3 designers and mentor their growth.
• Prototype rapidly and test early to iterate quickly.
• Collaborate with engineers and policymakers to align priorities.
• Set design direction and advocate for user-centered design.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

User research

Mobile-first design

Figma proficiency

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

Figma

Frontend basics

Jobbeschreibung

# Lead Product DesignerOpen Government Products, SingaporeGood govPublic sectorOur Pick## Why this work mattersAs an experimental division of Singapore's GovTech, Open Government Products builds open-source technology and digital infrastructure for the public good, directly improving public services and citizen well-being.This job was selected as “Our Pick” because the hiring organization is particularly good for the world.View the full listing and apply →Listed 22 Oct 2026Applications are handled by Open Government Products, not by Hard Problems.## About Open Government ProductsOpen Government Products (OGP) is an in-house government team of engineers, designers, and product managers who build technology for the public good in Singapore. Operating like a startup within government, OGP identifies opportunities to solve public problems using technology, rapidly prototypes solutions, and launches them — from citizen-facing apps to tools that automate public agency operations. The Applied Experiments Division (AED) within OGP takes on the most ambiguous open problems and runs experiments to help inform better government decisions.### The roleThis role sits within the Applied Experiments Division and leads design on OGP's most ambiguous, large-scale challenges. Roughly two-thirds of your time is hands-on design work; the remainder goes to design process, cross-functional leadership, and managing a small team of 2–3 designers.### What you would do* Lead the design of complex products that address large-scale societal challenges, breaking down ambiguous problems and turning insights into refined prototypes and user-centred experiences across government services.* Manage 2–3 direct reports, taking responsibility for their professional development and career growth.* Drive rapid prototyping, prioritising early testing of ideas to identify issues quickly and enable faster iteration.* Partner closely with engineers and policymakers to ensure successful execution of designs, aligning product teams and stakeholders on priorities and streamlining complex systems.* Set design direction and standards, introduce new methods, and advocate for user-centred design across OGP.* Help teams use AI and emerging tools responsibly where they genuinely improve user outcomes, design quality, or how teams work.### What they are looking for* More than 8 years of experience in digital product design, with a portfolio demonstrating the ability to design impactful products and experiences.* An exceptional eye for detail and strong visual design sense, with the ability to clearly articulate the reasoning behind design decisions.* Hands-on experience with user research methodologies and a strong understanding of mobile-first and responsive design principles.* High proficiency in Figma and modern design tools; experience with frontend technologies is a plus.* Effective communication skills, able to bridge users and engineers and convey design details clearly to technical teams.* Leadership skills including handling difficult conversations, performance management, and conflict resolution.* A proactive mindset and willingness to challenge the status quo to drive improvements in government services.* Commitment to public good and motivation to make a meaningful impact on society, including willingness to challenge political pressures when they do not align with the public interest.### Working arrangementsThe role is based in Singapore on a hybrid basis.## DetailsLocation: SingaporeOn-site or remote: HybridSalary: n/aSector: Good govRole: Product designSeniority: StaffOrganisation: Public sectorThis job is listed on the Hard Problems job board, but details come from the employer’s own listing and may have changed — always check the original posting.