Job Description
[Position Overview]
Science Centre Singapore is dedicated to the promotion of interest, learning and creativity in science & technology through imaginative and enjoyable experiences, and to contribute to the nation's development of its human resource.
We are looking for a dynamic candidate to join the Exhibitions department as Experience Designer. The Experience Designer is responsible for the design and creation of interactive experiences for Permanent and Temporary Exhibitions to deliver a holistic and engaging experience for Science Centre’s visitors. The job involves making science topics and science related news and stories exciting with stunning interactive features, by crafting story experiences for a wide range of projects, including news and enterprise, across multiple platforms by working closely with journalists, developers, designers, and editors on a regular basis.
[Essential Job Functions]
As an Experience Designer, you will have to work with Exhibition Designers and Engineers to create and implement intuitive, user-friendly and experience enriched exhibitions. You will develop interfaces and workflows to enhance visitor experience across multiple platforms, incorporating new media and game design approach to visitor experience. Duties also include working with front-end web developers to produce interesting and innovative visual stories and using analytics to evaluate these stories.
You are responsible in creating intuitive, accessible user journeys from conception to final realisation and design and communicate interactive story ideas.
[Requirements]
The ideal candidate should have good knowledge in Design, Computer Science, Engineering, Game Design or related field.
He/she should have a strong portfolio of design projects and proven experience (including internship experience) as a UX Designer and experience/knowledge in Interaction Design and Information Architecture.
Proficiency in design software (i.e UXPin) and knowledge of HTML/CSS; Javascript and experience in Journalism and/or 3D skills is a plus.
He/she should have excellent written and communication skills, project management skills, problem-solving aptitude, excellent communicate skills, a team player and have an acute sense of design.
The candidate should have basic understanding of STEM and interest in new media and new approaches to visitor experience and familiar with the latest digital storytelling trends. He/She sould be able to envision the final project outcome, have an eye for details and is adaptable to changing deadlines.
Candidate with strong analytical, critical thinking skills and visual and interactive design skills with a clear grasp of typography, layout, colour, motion and behaviour are preferred. The ability to work on a flexible schedule that may include nights or weekends.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Work Experience Level:
mid level
Must-have skills:
GOOD KNOWLEDGE IN DESIGN, COMPUTER SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, GAME DESIGN OR RELATED FIELD, UX DESIGN, EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE IN INTERACTION DESIGN & INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE.