• (a)To establish network and maintain relationship with creative establishments, professional associations, players and other stakeholders of the design sector, and government authorities and non-governmental organisations, and to support Head (Design) in providing guidance for them in presenting/organising projects conducive to the promotion of the creative sector concerned;
• (b)To support Head (Design) in driving delegations and overseas exhibitions to explore the Mainland and overseas markets to cultivate and promote the design sector;
• (c)To answer enquiries from project organisers in the design sector on the directions and matters related to CreateSmart Initiative (CSI) funding applications;
• (d)To provide support to senior officials for attending events of approved CSI projects (for creative sectors under purview) as guests of honour/officiating guests, such as conducting pre-event assessments, site visits, preparing briefs, etc.;
• (e)To assist Head (Design) in co-ordinating the planning and organisation of major events and activities including the Hong Kong Fashion Design Week (e.g. scouting for possible vendor for collaboration, evaluation on vendor’s performance and provide Head (Design) with immediate advices/comments, vetting on official tendering documents etc.);
• (f)To consolidate and provide regular and ad hoc returns on matters related to the above duties and responsibilities; and
• (g)To perform other duties as assigned.

Note:

• (1)Subject to the exigency of services, the appointee may be required to work irregular hours and overtime, including Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday.
• (2)Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a written test and an interview.

Candidate should have/be:

• (a)A bachelor’s degree from a university in Hong Kong, or equivalent;
• (b)Level 3 or above in both Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) or the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE), or equivalent results

• (c)a minimum of 10 years of post-qualification work experience in marketing, public relations, corporate communications and event management in large-scale institutions/organisations/enterprises related to the design or fashion industry, with at least three years’ experience at managerial level or above. Experience in project management in government / quasi-government bodies / public service sector will be an advantage;
• (d)good command of written Chinese and English, and fluency in spoken Cantonese, Putonghua and English;
• (e)sound knowledge of application software, including English and Chinese word processing, Excel and PowerPoint; and
• (f)strong problem-solving, analytical, organising and communication skills, and the ability to work independently.