[LTA-ITCD] LEAD / PRINCIPAL / SENIOR PRODUCT DESIGNER (DESIGN SYSTEM)

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Land Transport Authority (LTA) is building an enterprise Design System to provide a scalable foundation for its digital services. As a Lead / Principal / Senior Product Designer, you will shape design foundations, create reusable UI components and guidelines, and collaborate with product teams, engineers and other designers to ensure accessibility and consistent UX across platforms.

You will also contribute to end-to-end product design activities from discovery to implementation, facilitate

Qualifications

• Experience with design systems, reusable components and documentation.
• Strong knowledge of accessibility standards and responsive design.
• Proven ability to work in Agile, multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning, development and improvement of design system.
• Design, build and maintain reusable UI components and templates.
• Facilitate discovery workshops and user research.
• Ensure high-quality implementation through design QA and handoff.

Skills

Figma

Design Systems

UX research

Information architecture

Accessibility standards

Agile

Developer collaboration

Job description

What the role is

LEAD / PRINCIPAL / SENIOR PRODUCT DESIGNER (DESIGN SYSTEM)

What you will be working on

LTA is establishing an enterprise Design System to provide a consistent and scalable foundation for its digital products and services. As a Product Designer, you will contribute to the building and evolution of the Design System while supporting the delivery of intuitive, accessible and user-centred digital products. Working closely with product teams, engineers and fellow designers, you will help establish reusable design foundations, UI components and guidelines that improve consistency, accessibility and usability across LTA’s digital services. In addition to Design System work, you will also contribute to end-to-end product design activities where required, supporting projects from discovery through implementation.

Design System

• Contribute to the planning, development and continuous improvement of LTA’s enterprise Design System.
• Help establish scalable design foundations, including colour, typography, spacing, layouts, iconography and accessibility standards.
• Design, build and maintain reusable UI components, patterns and templates.
• Contribute to Design System documentation, usage guidelines and best practices.
• Work closely with front-end developers to align design components with implementation.
• Support Design System adoption by providing guidance, reviewing component usage across teams and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Product Design

• Facilitate discovery workshops
• User and stakeholder research
• Journey mapping and user flows
• Information architecture
• Wireframing
• High-fidelity interface design
• Interactive prototyping
• Usability testing
• Design QA and developer handoff

Experience

• 3‑5+ years of experience in Product Design, UX Design or UI Design.
• Demonstrated experience building or playing a significant role in establishing a Design System from the ground up.
• Proven experience delivering end-to-end product design for web or enterprise applications.
• Experience creating reusable component libraries, design foundations and documentation.
• Experience working in Agile, multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience collaborating closely with developers to ensure high-quality implementation.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Figma, including Variables, Component Properties, and Interactive Components.
• Strong understanding of design systems, design tokens and reusable component architecture.
• Solid knowledge of UX research, interaction design, information architecture and usability principles.
• Good understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and responsive design.

What we are looking for

• Knowledge in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications in Product Management, Agile, Scrum, Cloud or AI technologies will be an advantage.
• Experience At least 5 years of experience in Product Management, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Platforms or Digital Service Delivery.
• Proven experience managing digital products from concept through implementation and continuous improvement.
• Experience working in Agile product delivery environments.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams comprising business users, designers, architects, engineers and vendors.
• Experience with cloud‑based platforms and enterprise system integration.
• Experience delivering AI‑enabled digital products or intelligent automation initiatives will be an advantage.

Technical Knowledge

• Product Management methodologies
• Agile and Scrum delivery practices
• Cloud computing platforms and cloud‑native architecture
• API management and enterprise integration
• Microservices and event‑driven architectures
• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Cybersecurity and data protection principles
• Digital service design and customer journey mapping
• Analytics and data‑driven product management

The Singapore Public Service plays a key role in the economic growth, progress and stability of Singapore by formulating and implementing government policies, as well as providing key public services. Whether you are a fresh graduate joining the workforce or an experienced professional, the Singapore Public Service offers a great variety of job opportunities for you. The work in the Public Service can be broadly categorised into the following sectors: Economic, Social, Security & External Relations, and Administration & Corporate Development.

Be part of the team that shapes the future of Singapore.