Senior Professional Officer

Industrial Design & Innovation (IaaS Centre)

Job Purpose

The Professional Officer leads SIT's Design Factory in advancing design‑led education, research, and enterprise collaboration. This role emphasizes strategic leadership in industrial design, guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful solutions across product, service, and system innovation. The incumbent will champion human‑centred design, foster industry partnerships, and drive the Centre's vision as a hub for applied innovation and leadership in design.

Key Responsibilities

• Applied R&D and Design Innovation Leadership
  • Human‑Centred Research: Direct advanced research in ergonomics, usability, and design thinking, ensuring projects address real‑world challenges.
  • Lead integrated applied R&D and design projects for SMEs, MNCs, and public sector partners, overseeing full project lifecycles from research framing, ideati...