xinning chia🇸🇬
Creative Services Manager at Trinax
About xinning chia
Creative Services Manager at Trinax
I'm a Creative Services Manager at Trinax with 13+ years leading design teams across Singapore's government agencies, passionate about empowering designers who want to do better at their work. Having transitioned from individual contributor to strategic leader while surviving my own battles with imposter syndrome, I've learned hard lessons about building high-performing teams, making tough hiring decisions, conducting research that actually drives business decisions, and navigating complex stakeholder relationships.
My "grind on the floor" leadership philosophy—working alongside teams rather than managing from above—shapes how I approach mentorship, focusing on practical, honest conversations about real challenges we all face in design work. Whether you're struggling with career advancement, team dynamics, research methodology, imposter syndrome, or simply want to elevate your craft, I'm here to share what I've learned and help you develop the confidence and judgment to find your own solutions.
Expertise
Sessions with xinning chia
- Mentorship Session (30 min): Mentorship session
What mentees say
“Xinning is very open to hearing ideas and definitely have the spirit of a leader. All the best!”
“Great working experience and work example. Think about a storyline to your work so that it reflects the value, benefit and hero of your work and product. Keep going and all the best!”