UX/UI Design Career Programme Overview
Our UX/UI Design Career Programme is structured into four key phases to guide you from pre-qualification to job placement.
Phase 1: Pre-qualification – Your journey begins with submitting your CV and completing an assessment to determine your design aptitude, preferred industry, expected starting salary, and specialisation focus (UX, UI, or product design). You’ll then attend an interview with a career consultant or record a video interview.
Phase 2: Programme Acceptance – Once accepted, you’ll enrol in the programme and either secure a host organisation or receive assistance to be attached to one. You’ll complete the Certified UX Designer (CUXD) programme, which covers UX/UI Design Essentials, UI Design, What The Figma (WTF), and Advanced UX/UI Design.
Phase 3: Portfolio Building – To showcase your design expertise, you’ll participate in group mentoring sessions, receive direct guidance from your assigned mentor, and complete a UX/UI Capstone Project that demonstrates end-to-end design thinking, from user research to high-fidelity prototypes.
Phase 4: Job Placement – In the final phase, you’ll receive career advice and mentoring, along with a job-seeking assistance package that includes portfolio card creation and outreach to our network of hiring partners and employers. You’ll also benefit from job interview coordination tailored to your career goals.
This structured workflow with timelines ensures you are well-prepared and confident as you embark on your UX/UI design career.
The entire programme typically spans 4–6 months upon acceptance. After enrolling, you will first complete the Certified UX Designer (CUXD) modules, which run for 1–3 months depending on the intake schedule. You may also choose to take additional elective modules depending on your area of design specialisation. You will then proceed into the 3-month UX/UI Design Capstone programme where you will be attached to a host organisation or attachment company to build your portfolio.
It is recommended to secure a host organisation or attachment company before starting the programme, as this allows you to work on real projects and apply class learnings in a practical context. If you are unable to secure a host before the start of the programme, we will assist you in finding a suitable host organisation during your CUXD journey.
After completing the CUXD modules, you’ll move on to your UX/UI Capstone Project with your host organisation for the next 3 months. You’ll have direct access to your assigned mentor, who will guide you through the project development and ensure your portfolio is industry-ready.
Finally, you will transit into the job placement phase, where we will create a portfolio card for you and arrange job interviews through our extensive network of hiring partners.
Admission Criteria
Applicants should have a strong interest in UX/UI design and digital products, possess basic computer skills, and be committed to building a career as a designer, whether in a full-time role or as a freelancer.
All applicants will be scheduled for an interview and be required to submit a resume (CV) and complete a pre-enrolment assessment to ascertain their suitability for the programme.
The minimum entry requirements for the programme are as follows:
- 1 GCE ‘O’ level or equivalent (≥ 21 years old); or
- NITEC/Higher NITEC (≥ 21 years old); or
- Mature candidates (≥ 30 years old with 8 years’ work experience); or
- Candidates with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis
You are required to have basic computer navigational skills such as opening, saving, and managing files, and be comfortable using digital tools.
Some prior knowledge of design concepts or exposure to creative projects will be useful, though not compulsory.
Choose Your UX/UI Design Career Pathway
Get Placed in a UX/UI Design Role
A senior UX/UI designer in Singapore can earn up to S$120,000 per year. According to Glassdoor and PayScale, entry-level designers typically earn between S$2,800 to S$4,500 per month.
Breaking into the industry without a portfolio is challenging, as employers and agencies look for candidates who can demonstrate practical design skills and case studies.
This programme will enable you to:
- Strengthen your resume (CV) with industry-recognised certification
- Build a professional UX/UI design portfolio through real-world projects
- Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools like Figma
- Secure job interviews with potential employers through our hiring network
Become a Freelance UX/UI Designer
Earn per project (project-based) or recurring (retainer-based) model as a freelance UX/UI designer. According to an article published on UIUXJobsBoard, freelance UX designers in Singapore can charge anywhere between SGD $23 to $67 per hour, depending on their level of experience.
However, it can be difficult to secure projects from SMEs and corporations without a strong portfolio, personal brand, or professional connections.
This programme will provide you with:
- Industry networking opportunities
- One-to-one connections with local businesses
- Exposure to a global client database
