Educational Technology Officer / Senior Educational Technology Officer

What The Role Is

As a UX/UI Designer for the Singapore Student Learning Space (SLS), you will play a crucial role in designing intuitive and engaging teaching and learning experiences in SLS. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and educational experts, to create design solutions that meet user needs and organisational goals. Your work will directly impact the way students learn and teachers teach, making a meaningful difference in the education landscape.

What You Will Be Working On

• Conduct user research to understand the needs, behaviours, and pain points of our target audience, analyse and synthesise research findings to inform design decisions and improve user experience
• Identify user needs and translate them into wireframes, mock-ups, and interactive prototypes (web and mobile interfaces)
• Develop user experiences that are desirable and intuitive, with well-balanced solutions that also consider organisational needs, feasibility and viability
• Plan and conduct usability tests to gather feedback on design prototypes and live products
• Provide design feedback and testing support to ensure high-quality implementation during the development phase
  
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• A proactive and fast learner who can work independently and work well with others
• Possess knowledge and skills in Product or Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, UX/UI Design or a related field
• Experience implementing projects using diverse user research methodologies and usability testing
• Strong technical and conceptual design skills as showcased in a portfolio
• Proficient in Figma and other similar design or collaboration tools, e.g. Miro
• Good understanding of user-centred design principles and best practices
• Understanding of WCAG web accessibility standards and best practices and knowledge of front-end development principles (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Interested candidates are required to submit their portfolios or links to their portfolios during application
  
  
  

In general, applicants can expect to hear from us within 3 weeks of the close of the application window. In the event where we receive a high number of applications, applicants will receive an update on their status within 5 weeks of the close of the window.

As part of the processing of your application, you may be required to undergo a medical examination that will be fully paid by MOE. You will be provided with instructions regarding the medical examination.

Note: The medical examination is part of the selection process and does not indicate that you have been offered the appointment.

If you are facing issues submitting your application through the Careers@Gov portal, please contact us at [email protected] for assistance.