You will be part of a cross-functional team that builds and validates user-centric Artificial Intelligence (AI) products to meet defence needs. You will be involved in user research, design and testing, stakeholder engagements, features development and product rollouts while learning to navigate policy considerations and compliance requirements to balance innovation with security needs.
MINDEF
Product Designer Traineeship [GRIT@Gov]
Traineeship
Closing on 15 Oct 2025Check if I'm eligible for GRIT@Gov
What the role is
What you will be working on
- Participate in the User Experience (UX) design process from ideation to rollout
- Work closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to ensure design solutions are aligned with business objectives
- Conduct research to understand users' needs, design the system flow, and develop wireframes and mock-ups to communicate design ideas
- Conduct usability testing to validate design decisions
- Identify areas for improvement
What we are looking for
- Background or familiarity in digital product design or User Interface (UI)/UX design
- Portfolio demonstrating proficiency in UI/UX design and ability to translate users' needs into intuitive and visually appealing interfaces
- Proficiency in design tools such as Figma
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools
- Passion towards design excellence and contributing to national defence
The traineeship will be for a period of 6 months.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
About your application process
This job is closing on 15 Oct 2025.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within MINDEF or the wider Public Service.
Eligibility for GRIT@Gov traineeship
The GRaduate Industry Traineeship Programme within the Public Service (GRIT@Gov) aims to provide fresh graduates with opportunities to gain industry-relevant skills and experience that can strengthen their employability to take up full time roles in the sector.
All trainees must fulfil the following criteria:
- Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident; and
- Graduated or graduating in 2024 or 2025 from Universities, Polytechnics, the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) and other Educational Institutions (e.g. private universities and overseas institutions); or
- Graduated earlier from above institutions and completed National Service in 2024 or 2025.
Trainees who complete their studies from Universities, Polytechnics, the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) or other Educational Institutions within 2025 but who will only receive their qualification/certification award in 2026 are eligible for the programme as well.
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About MINDEF
The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor.
The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.
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