Product Design & R&D Director

UNITED POWER (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Singaporean company is seeking an experienced Director of Product Design & R&D to lead their creative and technical teams. This role involves overseeing the entire product design cycle, from concept to final development, ensuring product feasibility and quality. Candidates should have strong artistic intuition, proven experience in product design, and excellent leadership skills. Passion for design and innovation is essential. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in product design, industrial design or related R&D fields.
• Strong artistic sense and ability to identify and shape visual trends.
• Excellent communication, leadership and project-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full product design and R&D cycle from concept to final development.
• Establish creative direction and visual standards for all product lines.
• Work closely with engineering and sourcing teams to ensure feasibility and quality.

Skills

Product design experience

Artistic intuition

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Job description

Position: Director of Product Design & Research Development
Salary Range: SGD 7,000 – 9,000 monthly

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Product Design & R&D to lead our creative and technical teams in developing next-generation lifestyle and home products. This role requires someone with strong artistic intuition, the ability to translate aesthetics into commercial products, and a deep understanding of design innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full product design and R&D cycle from concept to final development
• Establish creative direction and visual standards for all product lines
• Work closely with engineering and sourcing teams to ensure feasibility and quality
• Conduct market and trend research to guide product innovation
• Manage and mentor the design team, setting clear goals and development plans
• Oversee material selection, prototyping and product enhancement

Requirements

• Proven experience in product design, industrial design or related R&D fields
• Strong artistic sense and ability to identify and shape visual trends
• Excellent communication, leadership and project-management skills
• Familiar with manufacturing processes and product lifecycle management
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment

If you are passionate about design, driven by innovation, and capable of guiding a team toward world-class product creation, we welcome your application.