UX Designer

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GovTech in Singapore is seeking a self-motivated User Experience Designer to lead end-to-end UX for HDB’s digital products, researching user needs and championing human-centric design within product teams.

You will design wireframes and high‑fidelity prototypes, conduct usability tests, ensure WCAG 2.0 compliance, and collaborate with product managers and engineers to deliver accessible solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of UX design or related experience.
• Strong understanding of design systems and component libraries.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into intuitive interfaces.
• Portfolio demonstrating user-centric design, wireframes, prototypes, and design systems.
• Experience with accessibility guidelines (WCAG 2.0).

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct user research to uncover needs and opportunities.
• Document As-Is and To-Be user journeys.
• Design wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes aligned with requirements.
• Conduct usability testing and iterative feedback cycles.
• Ensure accessibility and follow HDB Design System guidelines.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Engineers, and stakeholders.
• Engage in design reviews and QA to ensure quality.
• Participate in Scrum ceremonies.

Skills

UX Design

User Research

Wireframing

Prototyping

Design Systems

Stakeholder Management

Usability Testing

Accessibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in HCI/IT or related

Tools

Figma

Job description

What the role is

We are looking for a self‑motivated User Experience Designer to join the Information Services Group. You will be responsible for researching and designing the end‑to‑end user experience for HDB’s digital products, while providing thought leadership and championing design thinking and human‑centric design. You will be deployed to a product team and will perform tasks related to UX research and design, including:

What you will be working on

• Plan and execute comprehensive user research and discovery activities to uncover user needs and identify product opportunities.
• Document As-Is and develop detailed To-Be user journeys.
• Design screen wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes that align with established product requirements and business objectives.
• Refine design solutions through systematic usability testing and iterative feedback cycles, ensuring optimal user experience.
• Adhere to accessibility standards (e.g. WCAG 2.0) and HDB Design System guidelines throughout the process.
• Work closely with Product Owners, Technical Product Managers, Software Engineers, and key stakeholders to deliver effective design solutions that meet business and user needs.
• Actively engage in design reviews and quality assurance processes to maintain high standards of design implementation.
• Participate in key scrum ceremonies (e.g. sprint planning sessions, sprint retrospectives, etc)

What we are looking for

• A strong background in Human Computer Interaction, Information Technology, or related field of study
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience as a UX Designer, Interaction Designer or related
• Good understanding of design systems and component libraries
• Ability to translate complex requirements into intuitive user interfaces
• Proficiency in industry-standard design tool e.g Figma
• Good understanding of product development lifecycle
• Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills
• Strong online portfolio of past works demonstrating expertise in creating user-centric designs including concepts, wireframes, prototypes, and design systems
• Good to Have: Great Attitude to bring the best out our team Team Player; we work together as a team Ability to work effectively in a product team setting Good problem-solving aptitude and an analytical mind with a business acumen Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Take ownership

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