Deskripsi Pekerjaan
Join Singapore Institute of Technology's Design Factory as a Lead Professional Officer and spearhead transformative design-led innovation initiatives. This pivotal role combines human-centered design principles with strategic industry partnerships to develop cutting-edge solutions that address real-world challenges. You'll lead multidisciplinary teams in creating impactful projects that bridge academia and industry, driving Singapore's innovation ecosystem forward.
Your leadership will shape the future of industrial design education and practice, fostering a culture of creativity and problem-solving. Collaborate with global industry leaders to develop scalable innovation frameworks while mentoring the next generation of design professionals. Position yourself at the forefront of Singapore's design revolution where creativity meets commercial viability.
Be part of an environment where your expertise in design thinking, prototyping, and user research transforms theoretical concepts into market-ready innovations. Drive initiatives that enhance Singapore's competitive edge in industrial design while contributing to the Institute's mission of applied education.
Tanggung Jawab
- Lead end-to-end design innovation projects with human-centered focus
- Develop strategic partnerships with industry leaders for collaborative solutions
- Design and implement innovation methodologies and frameworks
- Mentor students and professionals in design thinking and prototyping
- Conduct market research and user analysis to inform design decisions
- Manage project timelines, resources, and stakeholder communications
- Drive commercialization of design concepts through industry partnerships
- Oversee prototyping and testing phases of innovation projects
Kualifikasi
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Engineering Design, or related field; Master's preferred
- Minimum 8 years' experience in design innovation with 3+ years in leadership
- Expertise in human-centered design methodologies and design thinking
- Proven track record of leading industry-academia collaboration projects
- Strong portfolio demonstrating innovative industrial design solutions
- Proficiency in CAD software, prototyping tools, and user research techniques
- Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills
- Knowledge of Singapore's innovation ecosystem and industry needs