111 Design Director jobs in Singapore

Overview
We are seeking a seasoned and visionary Design Director to lead multidisciplinary design initiatives from concept through execution. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong creative sensibility, team leadership skills, and the ability to guide high-quality design outcomes across a variety of projects.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on levels, driving design excellence while inspiring teams and clients alike.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the creative direction of projects across multiple disciplines (brand, spatial, digital, etc.)
• Collaborate with strategy, business, and technical teams to define and deliver holistic design solutions.
• Ensure design quality and consistency across all project touchpoints.
• Guide and mentor designers, fostering a culture of growth, learning, and creative excellence.
• Present work confidently to internal teams and clients, articulating the rationale and business impact.
• Support business development through pitch contributions, project scoping, and thought leadership.
• Maintain an awareness of industry trends, technologies, and best practices to keep the studio at the forefront of design innovation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional design experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through complex design challenges.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating breadth and depth across disciplines.
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and managing client relationships.
• A collaborative mindset and ability to work well across functions and cultures.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape impactful, meaningful design work across industries.
• Creative autonomy with support from a collaborative leadership team.
• Dynamic and inclusive workplace with diverse talent and global perspectives.

• Leading by example to ensure that you and your team deliver exceptional creative work.
• Responsible for the day-to-day ownership for the quality of creative deliverables across a range of projects.
• Working closely with the creative, strategy and client servicing teams to ensure that creative output is delivered within the timings and budgets agreed.
• Providing inspiring guidance and feedback to the design team during the course of projects, in the pursuit of great creative outputs.
• Building client relationships in order to effectively deliver the project output.
• Working with the new business team to either create or deliver new business opportunities.
• Designing and contributing content to credentials presentations. Being part of the pitch team when appropriate.
• Contributing to the preparation of proposals and pitches.
• Contributing to the development of proposals. Working with the Account Managers to ensure that process, resources, timings and budgets are appropriate.
• Contributing ideas and original content for thought pieces, conferences, blogs, social media debate and sharing information internally.
• Attending industry events.

Dragon Rouge is an independent, global agency specialising in brand strategy, design and experience. We have been building Brand Momentum for our clients for over 40 years, giving brands the clarity, vitality and relevance they need to lead their categories into the future. We work across both consumer and corporate, from start-ups to world leaders. Our Singapore team covers Asia and Middle East and is made up of talented individuals across client servicing, strategy consulting, design and business development.

Our Designer Directors champion our high standards in creating brand performance with great ideas. They design strategies, initiate the creation of new products and services, create identities and communications – and engage people in making their companies great.

You will be:

• Leading by example to ensure that you and your team deliver exceptional creative work.
• Responsible for the day-to-day ownership for the quality of creative deliverables across a range of projects.
• Working closely with the creative, strategy and client servicing teams to ensure that creative output is delivered within the timings and budgets agreed.
• Providing inspiring guidance and feedback to the design team during the course of projects, in the pursuit of great creative outputs.
• Building client relationships in order to effectively deliver the project output.
• Working with the new business team to either create or deliver new business opportunities.
• Designing and contributing content to credentials presentations. Being part of the pitch team when appropriate.
• Contributing to the preparation of proposals and pitches.
• Contributing to the development of proposals. Working with the Account Managers to ensure that process, resources, timings and budgets are appropriate.
• Contributing ideas and original content for thought pieces, conferences, blogs, social media debate and sharing information internally.
• Attending industry events.

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Overview

We are seeking a seasoned and visionary Design Director to lead multidisciplinary design initiatives from concept through execution. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong creative sensibility, team leadership skills, and the ability to guide high-quality design outcomes across a variety of projects.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on levels, driving design excellence while inspiring teams and clients alike.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the creative direction of projects across multiple disciplines (brand, spatial, digital, etc.)
• Collaborate with strategy, business, and technical teams to define and deliver holistic design solutions.
• Ensure design quality and consistency across all project touchpoints.
• Guide and mentor designers, fostering a culture of growth, learning, and creative excellence.
• Present work confidently to internal teams and clients, articulating the rationale and business impact.
• Support business development through pitch contributions, project scoping, and thought leadership.
• Maintain an awareness of industry trends, technologies, and best practices to keep the studio at the forefront of design innovation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional design experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through complex design challenges.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating breadth and depth across disciplines.
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and managing client relationships.
• A collaborative mindset and ability to work well across functions and cultures.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape impactful, meaningful design work across industries.
• Creative autonomy with support from a collaborative leadership team.
• Dynamic and inclusive workplace with diverse talent and global perspectives.

Design Director - User Experience

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Design Director - User Experience to lead our design team and drive innovative user experiences. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in designing and delivering digital products, with expertise in user research and strong people management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Vision & Strategy
• Define and communicate a compelling user experience vision and strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Identify design opportunities by analysing user needs, market trends, and competitive landscapes to enhance usability and user satisfaction.
• Leadership & Team Development
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing design team, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Cultivate team growth through coaching, skills development, and performance management.
• End-to-End Design Delivery
• Oversee the full design lifecycle, from user research and ideation to prototyping, testing, and final implementation, ensuring usability and accessibility standards are met.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to align design with product goals and technical feasibility.
• User-Centred Design & User Research
• Champion user research as a core input to product strategy, embedding research into the design and development process.
• Plan, oversee, and execute research activities, gathering insights from diverse user groups.
• Design Systems & Quality Assurance
• Own the development and governance of design systems and guidelines to ensure consistency and quality across digital products.
• Lead regular design reviews and enforce quality standards.
• Stakeholder Management & Communication
• Serve as a key design advocate and liaison with executive leadership, partners, and stakeholders to ensure alignment on design objectives and priorities.
• Clearly articulate design rationale, progress, and impact to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Process Optimisation & Documentation
• Identify and implement improvements in design processes to increase team efficiency and output quality.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of design standards, workflows, and best practices to support team alignment and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in UX/UI design, with experience in a leadership or management role preferred.
• Proven track record in designing and delivering digital products in complex environments.
• Expertise in user research and skilled at translating user insights into strategic product decisions.
• Strong people management skills, including team development, performance management, and mentorship.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in healthcare or insurance industry.
• Background in service design or multi-channel experience design.

Job Title:

Senior Design Lead

About Us:

We are a leading organization in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement design solutions
• Lead cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs

Embark on a strategic journey as a Design Lead, where you will spearhead the development of innovative solutions that elevate user experiences.

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of design principles and be able to apply them to drive business growth. Key responsibilities include:

• Utilize frameworks and tools to discover and ideate strategic models to address complex challenges.
• Demonstrate expertise in UX tools such as customer journeys, persona archetypes, service blueprints, and testing methodologies.

• Apply design functions to produce unique design elements (e.g. Typography, Colors, Iconography, Retouching).
• Incorporate innovative technologies in strategy development, while demonstrating familiarity with industry tools such as Figma, Adobe Suite, and Midjourney.

• Present and communicate complex strategic concepts to varied audiences, facilitating stakeholder alignment and buy-in.
• Inspire, present, and communicate ideas through compelling storytelling and writing to underscore design decisions.

• Lead and manage intricate strategic projects, driving them from inception to successful conclusion.
• Use advanced project planning and management tools to ensure efficient execution and delivery of strategic initiatives.

• Apply design functions to produce unique design elements (e.g., Typography, Colors, Iconography, Retouching).
• Collaborate with project managers/scrum coaches to devise a design plan and deliverables, demonstrating understanding of SCRUM.

• Understand the influence of solid strategy on user experience, particularly in tech and AI contexts.
• Embrace constructive feedback, exhibiting resilience and a consistent desire to evolve your strategic acumen.

• Collaborate with both management and working teams to enhance our reputation, business, and people through Project Leadership, Design Leadership, and Business Growth.
• Work with the Growth Team and fellow leads on business development efforts, crafting approaches, writing proposals, and presenting to prospective clients.

• Work closely with business teams to identify opportunities in the market and ongoing projects.
• Reframe insights and briefs into actionable outcomes to create unique propositions, solutions, and strategy.

• Drive the Creative Engineering culture, safeguarding quality of projects and deliveries from a creative standpoint.
• Mentor and ensure the welfare of the team, continuously evaluating productivity and identifying initiatives within the company.

• Medical insurance
• Yearly reward based on performance
• A solid team behind you: great people who love what they do
• A fun culture which promotes learning and knowledge sharing
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth offerings from our in-house Learning @ Aleph Academy, Flocket meetups, timely training for skills upgrade, workshops and conferences

SNX is a leading commercial interior design-build firm specialising in interior architecture, workplace strategy and construction. We are an elite and highly professional team with a solid record of project successes. We are seeking a highly creative, Assistant Design Director with a 7+ years of Workplace design experience to join us. As part of the selection process, candidates must be able and willing to demonstrate their creativity. Passion for design is a prerequisite for this position and you should be both a strong communicator with a proven ability to work collaboratively with a strong appreciation of workplace design themes. Leadership, mentoring and time management skills are required.

• Manage day-to-day design related activities in the area assigning and managing workload of design team.
• Contributes to the continuous development of program standards and specifications.
• Collaboration with Product Team, Sales/ Sales Engineering, and Operations as to product to build, options and timeline, and provide solutions to meet project goals.
• Works with clients on pre-lease design projects
• Collaborate when needed to discuss new process efficiencies and/or new products and/or datacenter configurations.
• Oversee consultant strategy and reviews.
• Review appropriateness of design based on locality specifics, convention, local experience, climate, workforce and existing standards.
• Responsible for ensuring that design standards are followed unless project conditions warrant deviations. If so, obtain consensus and document.
• Ensure compliance with NTT GDC standards on all projects and assure that these standards are up-to-date with industry best practices and meet the company’s business objectives
• Assist in the preparation and review of budgets and forecasts related to anticipated design and construction expenditures.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships (Contractors, Architects, Engineers, Consultants, etc.) to provide cost-effective services for data centers projects.
• Communicate status of projects to both internal and external stakeholders on an ad-hoc and formal basis. Ensure all stakeholders are up-to-date with regards to design schedule and potential issues. Prepare monthly project reports regarding the budget, schedule, and scope objectives of assigned projects
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in designing critical facilities and complex infrastructure, with leadership experience in the design industry.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, building codes, safety regulations, and industry best practices.
• Excellent leadership, team management, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and collaborate with global teams.
• Understanding of engineering principles and best practices.
• Proven experience implementing processes in rapid growth environments and operating in compliance with global regulations.
• Skilled in creating collaborative environments, organizing meetings, and possessing strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or related field.
• Extensive experience (15+ years) in design of critical facilities and/or complex infrastructure, preferably in a leadership role within the design industry.
• Strong working acumen with CSA and MEP systems development; Architectural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering education or experience is a plus.
• This position is expected to be remote with travel approximately 15% of the time.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Must be willing to work to support a global business.