Senior UX Designer #379

AvePoint; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AvePoint in Singapore seeks a Lead/Senior UX Designer to guide UX across the MSF cluster, combining hands-on design with strategic leadership for cross-ministry initiatives.

You will work with senior stakeholders, shape product thinking, mentor designers, and drive design excellence while navigating government-focused projects and multi-project delivery.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of UX/UI design experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead capacity.
• Proven track record leading design initiatives across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and C-level executives.
• Experience in government, enterprise, or large-scale organizational settings is highly preferred.
• Portfolio demonstrating product thinking, strategic leadership, design process, and measurable impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead UX strategy and design across the MSF cluster.
• Collaborate with ITG teams and external partners.
• Translate business goals into user-centered requirements.
• Mentor design talent and foster design excellence.
• Guide design workshops and cross-ministry initiatives.

Skills

UX leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Design workshops

Product thinking

Tools

HTML/CSS familiarity

Design tools

Design systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Lead/Senior UX Designer to guide UX design practices across the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) cluster. This is a strategic role that requires both hands‑on design expertise and the ability to lead cross‑ministry initiatives, working with senior stakeholders across multiple projects and teams.

Key Requirements

Experience & Expertise

• 8+ years of progressive UX/UI design experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead capacity
• Proven track record of leading design initiatives across multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated experience working with senior stakeholders and C-level executives
• Experience in government, enterprise, or large-scale organizational settings is highly preferred
• Portfolio demonstrating product thinking, strategic leadership, design process, and measurable impact

Technical Skills

• Experience with design research methodologies and usability testing tools
• Expert proficiency in design tools
• Strong understanding of responsive design, design systems, and component libraries
• Familiarity with front‑end technologies (HTML, CSS) and ability to collaborate effectively with developers

Leadership & Communication

• Exceptional presentation and communication skills with ability to influence at all organizational levels
• Experience facilitating design workshops, critique sessions, and collaborative design activities
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build consensus and drive alignment
• Ability to mentor and develop design talent while establishing a culture of design excellence
• Strategic thinking with ability to translate business objectives into user-centered design solutions

Work Environment

• Work across multiple concurrent projects with ITG teams
• Collaborate with vendors and external partners on various ministry systems
• Interface regularly with stakeholders from different ministry divisions including policy, operations, and technology teams
• Projects span citizen-facing applications, case management systems, content management platforms, and data analytics tools

The Ideal Candidate

Beyond the listed qualifications, we are looking for someone who:

• Balances strategic vision with hands‑on execution and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves
• Ability to harmonise between product thinking and design
• Is comfortable operating with ambiguity and establishing practices in a maturing design function
• Brings curiosity about social services, policy, and public sector challenges
• Demonstrates empathy for both end users (citizens, social workers) and internal stakeholders
• Has a collaborative mindset and thrives in cross‑functional team environments
• Values impact over perfection and can navigate the pragmatic realities of government technology