Senior Product Design Lead: Research‑Driven Strategy

IKAS INTERNATIONAL (ASIA) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IKAS INTERNATIONAL (ASIA) PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a Product Designer to lead design and research initiatives that shape product vision and strategy. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in product design and a strong portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking and execution.

The role involves translating complex challenges into actionable insights, facilitating workshops, and championing user-centered design practices. Strong communication skills and proficiency in prototyping are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product design, UX design, or service design.
• Portfolio demonstrating hands-on execution and strategic thinking.
• Strong expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Ability to connect user needs with product decisions and business outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills for translating insights into narratives.
• Proficiency in rapid prototyping techniques.
• Self-driven and adaptable in evolving environments.
• Confident in advocating for improved user experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver strategic design and research initiatives.
• Translate complex business challenges into research plans.
• Facilitate workshops that align stakeholders and encourage innovation.
• Communicate research outcomes and design concepts to audiences.
• Champion user-centered design practices.
• Create service design artifacts and low-fidelity prototypes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align design solutions.

Skills

Product design

UX design

Service design

Prototyping techniques

Qualitative research methodologies

Quantitative research methodologies

Collaborative team work

Communication skills

Job description

IKAS INTERNATIONAL (ASIA) PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a Product Designer to lead design and research initiatives that shape product vision and strategy. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in product design and a strong portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking and execution.

The role involves translating complex challenges into actionable insights, facilitating workshops, and championing user-centered design practices. Strong communication skills and proficiency in prototyping are essential for success in this position.