We are a design studio dedicated to creating solutions by understanding people’s emotional, functional, and social needs. Whether you have an idea to build something great, or a customer need you’d like to meet, let us journey with you to identify where the gaps are and propose effective designs.

We practice a human-centred design method because people matter to us. It is a creative problem-solving process that begins with the humans, and ends with them. We start by conducting research to gain empathy for the users whom we are designing for, followed by validating our design solutions with them through an iterative process. Even though we care about the users, it is important the design does not pride itself on just human needs alone. We ensure that we meet business goals and keep in mind the practical aspects of our solution.

We craft solutions that combine user research, business goals, and technology. Together, we can make something your users will love.

55 Minutes specialises in user experience design. We believe understanding our users' needs is key to unlocking effective design solutions. Our passion is to journey with our clients to solve their business problems, and create delightful products and services, by combining empathy with design and technology. Operating under the Potato Productions groups of companies, the team benefits from being part of a larger community of creatives and talents. We are looking for someone to take on the Business Development Manager role. What the role entails? - Network with prospective clients and partners to articulate 55 Minute’s vision and services — to create brand awareness and grow the business. - Grow the business by acquiring clients for our services, and acquiring users/partners for our products. - Conduct market research specific to the UX design/sound and voice UX industry — to identify trends and potential areas for business growth and stay abreast of industry shifts, competitor activities and any business opportunities. - Identify and pursue new and strategic business opportunities, based on research and insights. - Create compelling presentations/pitch decks, using industry knowledge and case studies — to clearly communicate the value proposition and inspire business engagements. - Develop and manage our business leads pipeline to be efficient and sustainable, ensuring business leads are regularly generated. - Analyse and report on key performance indicators to measure the success of business development efforts. - Work closely with the PM/team to ensure clients are transitioned successfully once the business has been won. - Work with our Marketing Lead, and be involved in our marketing strategy, which may include workshops, speaking engagements, whenever possible. - Develop thought-leadership content as part of growing the business. You'd be a good fit it you have... - Minimally 5 years of experience in business development or related role, and have a proven track record of meeting or exceeding business development targets. - Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business, or a related field. - Analytical and innately passionate in solving business problems and in growing a business. - Possess excellent presentation, interpersonal & communication skills, and can handle difficult scenarios with finesse and tact. - Outgoing and extremely comfortable to interact with all levels of prospective clients, partners, and collaborators. - Self-starter with a high degree of initiative who can work independently with strong work ethics. - Excellent organisational and time management skills to prioritise and multitask while managing several potential leads and clients/partners at any one time. - Familiar with, and/or have a keen interest in UX design/design thinking/human-centred design, and willing to continuously learn more, or having experience working in a design consultancy, design agency, or tech agency, is a huge bonus. - Proficient in Google Workspace, Slack, Notion, Microsoft office. What we offer? - Growth: We’re invested in helping you reach your personal and professional goals with an annual learning fund to use at your discretion. - Positive, strengths-based culture: We encourage collaborations, and will draw from, as well as apply, your strengths to the work we do. - Creative environment: Trying out new things and learning-by-doing is our approach to problem-solving. - Diverse culture: Interactions with a larger group of co-workers within the holdings group company, Potato Productions, facilitate expansion of each other’s work and life experiences. - Overall wellbeing: We work from home but regular in-person meetings and funded team-bonding sessions are facilitated to ensure healthy doses of interaction and fun between team members. *This full-time position is only open to Singaporeans and PRs. Click "I'm interested" to connect!