User Experience Designer (1-year traineeship programme)

This project is with Dimuto, a startup supported by SGInnovate under the PowerX Programme. PowerX is a 12-months traineeship programme designed to enable and create Deep Tech career opportunities for working professionals, combing bespoke training and industry experience.

DiMuto provides agrifood companies with data they can see and trust, down to every single product of every trade, where they can easily see all that is happening for every trade transaction in an organized manner, on one single platform. DiMuto simplifies every step of global trade – from produce, trade to market, we provide sales, marketing, operations, financing and insurance tools so businesses can trade better.

The objective of this project is to enhance user experience and interface design for DiMuto's agri-food trade platform, focusing on creating intuitive digital solutions that improve global supply chain visibility and trade digitalization. The project aims to design user-friendly interfaces that help agri-food businesses make better trade decisions through improved usability and accessibility.

The UX Designer will be involved in researching user needs, designing comprehensive user flows, creating wireframes and prototypes, and developing high-fidelity UI designs that enhance the overall user experience across DiMuto's web and mobile applications. The role focuses on translating complex agri-food trade processes into simplified, intuitive digital experiences.

Tasks and Duties:

Design and Development:

• Design intuitive user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs for web and mobile applications
• Create and maintain design systems to ensure consistency across all product interfaces
• Develop user-centered design solutions that address complex agri-food trade challenges

Research and Analysis:

• Conduct user research activities including preparing research plans, conducting interviews and usability tests
• Analyze user feedback and behavior to inform design decisions
• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on usability, accessibility, and visual design

Collaboration and Implementation:

• Work closely with Product Managers and cross-functional teams to understand user problems and business requirements
• Collaborate with developers to ensure smooth design handoff and accurate implementation
• Participate in sales and operations meetings to understand day-to-day agri-trading business operations

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay updated on UX/UI best practices and contribute innovative ideas to improve product usability
• Support the evolution of DiMuto's design system and maintain design consistency
• Ensure designs meet accessibility standards and follow adaptive design principles

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma.
• Strong understanding of UX fundamentals including usability, adaptive design, and accessibility principles
• Familiarity with user research methods and willingness to engage in user testing activities

Experience and Background:

• Experience with B2B SaaS platforms or agrifood/supply chain sectors (preferred)
• Interest in designing AI-powered products and data-driven interfaces

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication skills with ability to explain design decisions clearly
• Detail-oriented mindset with eagerness to learn in a fast-paced product environment
• Collaborative approach with ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams