UI & UX Lead – Asia

Job Purpose:
A hands-on UI & UX Lead to build and lead our regional designworkstream within the Business Technology function. This is a builder-leaderrole requiring strong techno-functional capability, someone who canindependently drive initiatives from discovery through delivery; workingdirectly with business stakeholders to define, design, and deliver intuitive,scalable, and user-centric digital experiences. This is a direct, full-time role based in Singapore. This role requires periodic travel to other regional offices.

Key Tasks & Duties and Measurements:

• Own and establish the UI/UX practice across the region, defining vision, standards,and adoption aligned to Business Technology strategy. Drive end-to-end experience design; from wireframes, prototypes, and interaction design to final visual execution.
• Lead discovery workshops with business stakeholders to understand user journeys, pain points, and experience expectations
• Define and implement UI/UX frameworks, design systems, and guidelines to ensure consistency, scalability, and quality across all platforms
• Deliver hands-on front-end development (e.g., HTML/CSS/JS or modern frameworks) to translate designs into functional, high-quality user interfaces
• Act as SME for user experience and design thinking, embedding best practices across digital initiatives and influencing solution design
• Ensure seamless integration of UI/UX with technology architecture and platforms, enabling scalable and consistent digital experiences
• Collaborate with global, international IT and Digital teams, regional teams (PM, BA, Dev,QA), and external partners to drive execution, governance, and adoption of UI/UX standards
• Establish feedback loops and usability metrics to continuously improve user experience and drive business outcomes.

Measurements:

• Defined and adopted UI/UX framework, design system, and standards across the region
• % ofapplications/projects aligned to standardised UI/UX guidelines and design system
• Faster design-to-development cycle time through reusable components and frameworks
• Positive feedback from business stakeholders on experience design andusability outcomes

Requirements:

• 8 to 10 years of experience in UI/UX design, framework development, and front-end development, with strong hands-on capability to both design and implement scalable, production-grade user interfaces. 2 to 4years of experience in Insurance & Broking domain.
• Proven experience with modern UI/UX design and front-end stacks, including design systems, component libraries, and frameworks (e.g., React, Angular)
• Strong hands-on expertise in UI/UX tools and front-end development (Figma/AdobeXD/Sketch, HTML, CSS, JavaScript), delivering production-ready interfaces including responsive and mobile-first design, usability, and accessibility(WCAG)
• Abilityto work directly with business stakeholders, translate ambiguity intoexecutable roadmaps, and independently deliver outcomes.
• Strong communication, consulting mindset, and ownership mentality. Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated the ability to build professional relationships.
• Good problem-solving skills with an innovative and proactive approach.
• Independent yet collaborative team contributor.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, or related field required;
• Professional certifications in UX/UI design (e.g., Google UX Design Certificate or similar) preferred.
• Relevant certifications in front-end development or modern webframeworks (e.g., React, web development certifications) are an added advantage