What you will be working on
(A) As a Service Designer Intern, your responsibilities will include:
1. Research & Insight
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Design and conduct literature reviews and ethnographic research to uncover customer’s needs
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Analyse findings and synthesise into actionable recommendations
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Present insights through compelling narratives to stakeholders
2. Service Design & Journey Mapping
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Analyse customer behaviours and map customer/employee journeys with cross-functional teams
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Identify improvement opportunities and develop innovative solutions to improve customer and employee experience
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Support service design review sessions and prototype iterations with key stakeholders
3. Workshop & Stakeholder Engagement
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Support in planning and facilitating service design sessions and workshops
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Support in building consensus with stakeholders on proposed solutions
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Support any documentation and planning activities
(B) Capstone Project Requirements
At the end of your internship, you will present a project where you will scope a challenge, apply service design methodology, conduct user research, and propose evidence-based solutions. The project includes stakeholder presentations to demonstrate your ability to drive meaningful change in public service delivery.
What are we looking for
We value the diverse skills and perspectives that each intern brings. While you may not need to meet every requirement fully, having some familiarity or budding expertise in the following areas will help you make the most of this opportunity and succeed with our team.
- Currently pursuing a Diploma in Industrial Design, User Experience Design, Innovation, or Service Design related field
- Good understanding and experience in solving problems using service design principles and methodologies, such as journey mapping and prototyping tools
- Excellent research and analytical capabilities
- Resourceful and have a strong desire to learn, problem-solve, and explore effective solutions
- Good time management and project management skills, including ability to plan work and meet deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task, work independently and collaboratively
- Keen interest in public service transformation and innovation
Position is on a full-time basis.