Venture Designer (Singapore)

About the role

Founders Factory is a venture studio and accelerator that builds tech companies with corporate partners. As a Venture Designer you will translate high‑level investment themes into validated, venture‑ready concepts through a three‑month sprint. You will work at the earliest stage of venture creation, shaping the ideas that become new portfolio companies.

Key responsibilities

• Break down investment themes into explorable problem spaces and opportunity areas.
• Conduct deep market research, identify structural gaps and map the competitive landscape.
• Generate multiple venture concepts using human‑centred design principles.
• Design and run rapid experiments (A/B tests, prototype testing, user interviews) to validate or discard ideas.
• Synthesize findings into evidence‑backed recommendations and shortlist the strongest concepts.
• Present validated concepts to the Investment Committee and make a case for green‑lighting.
• Collaborate with other Venture Designers, Builders, investors and functional specialists.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies, tools and market shifts.

Required profile

• Proven experience in 0→1 concept development, venture design or similar roles across multiple industries.
• Strong strategic thinking with a bias for action; able to zoom out for the big picture and zoom in for rapid experiments.
• Comfortable conducting market research and competitive analysis.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to work cross‑functionally.

Required skills