Lecturer, Digital Product Design - Media, Arts & Design School

[What the role is]

Plaque of Commendation (Gold) – NTUC May Day Awards 2026

Most Positive Workplace Collaboration Award – Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC) Awards 2025

The Straits Times Singapore’s Best Employers for 2024, 2025 & 2026

Embark on a transformative journey with us at Singapore Polytechnic’s Media, Arts & Design School, where we are seeking a passionate and innovative educator to join our Experience & Product Design team. This is more than just a teaching position; it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact in the fields of experience and product design, guiding and inspiring the next generation of product builders to focus on the intersection of human-centred design, emerging technologies, product management and service ecosystems.

Within our vibrant Media, Arts & Design School community, you'll be part of a team dedicated to excellence and innovation in education. You'll play a crucial role in nurturing and shaping the minds of students in both Pre-Employment Training (PET) and Continuing Education and Training (CET) courses, focusing on the ever-evolving landscape of digital design and user experience.

The candidate should possess skill sets, knowledge, and industry experience in designing and/or building digital products including mobile applications, websites, & digital interfaces.

The best candidate will have extensive experience leveraging qualitative and quantitative UX research methodologies to drive strategic business decisions and define clear product metrics.

1. User Interface Design - Figma, Prototyping, Design Systems

2. User Experience Research - Behavioural Design, UX Research Methods

3. Service Design - Service Blueprint, Service Design Principles

4. Web and App Development - Software Development Lifecycle

5. Digital Product Management - Product Metrics, Digital Product Lifecycle

[What you will be working on]

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire students through innovative teaching methodologies across polytechnic students and adult learners.
• Develop curriculum materials that prepare students for real-world challenges, actively contributing to the advancement of design education.
• Manage and oversee the modules you lead, ensuring they are delivered effectively and continue to evolve with industry trends.
• Provide support, both administratively and pastorally, to ensure the success of our diploma courses and the well-being of our students.
• Collaborate with industry stakeholders, enriching our students' learning experience with real-world projects and insights.
• Participate actively in professional development opportunities, including industrial research and collaboration projects, to remain at the forefront of your field.

[What we are looking for]

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in managing and scaling design teams in a technology, innovation, and product-driven environment.
• A passion and enthusiasm for working with youths, nurturing them and moulding their characters.
• Relevant qualifications in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or related programmes.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Experience with Figma for Digital Product Design (UI/UX design, digital prototyping, animation, mobile, web), and Front-end development (HTML, CSS, Javascript) is essential.

• Previous experience in teaching, mentoring, or curriculum development, especially in a design or technology-focused environment will be an advantage.

Your qualifications and experience are vital, but it's your passion for education and empowerment that will make you a perfect fit for our team. Join us and contribute to a culture of creativity, innovation, and excellence in the Experience & Product Design team.

Successful candidate will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.

If you are shortlisted for the position, you should hear from us within 30 days of the closing date of the advertisement.