Manager (Design) [HKDC and Dedicated Funding Unit]

• (a)To assist in vetting the plans and proposals for the activities (funded activities) of the Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC) and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) under dedicated funding of CreateSmart Initiative;
• (b)To assist in monitoring the implementation and evaluating the effectiveness of the funded activities, and compilation of reports and submissions as and when necessary;
• (c)To provide administrative and logistical support to principal / senior officials of HKSARG attending events of the funded activities;
• (d)To assist in monitoring test checks on the funded activities and follow up on the administrative action that may be imposed on HKDC;
• (e)To prepare and consolidate regular and ad hoc returns on matters related to the above duties and responsibilities; and
• (f)To perform other duties as assigned.

Manager (Design) [Trade Facilitation Unit]

• (a)To assist Head (Design) and Senior Manager (Design) in processing requests and answering enquiries from stakeholders and clients in the design / fashion design sector, to facilitate the formulation of initiatives which may be accommodated by the CreateSmart Initiative (CSI) funding scheme or other forms of supports to be rendered by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency in support of the promotion and development of the creative industries of Hong Kong, and to maintain working relations with sectoral organizations / bodies;
• (b)To provide support to Principal Official of the Government, and senior officials of CCIDA for attending design-related / fashion-related events, including conducting pre-event assessments, site visits, preparing briefs, and providing on-site support, etc.;
• (c)To act as the main supporter to Head (Design) and Senior Manager in coordinating the planning and organisation of major events and activities including the Hong Kong Fashion Design Week;
• (d)To provide additional support to the Unit in driving delegations and overseas exhibitions to explore the Mainland of China and overseas markets to cultivate and promote the fashion industry in Hong Kong;
• (e)To prepare and consolidate regular and ad hoc returns on matters related to the above duties and responsibilities, and provide other administrative support to the Unit; and
• (f)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

• (c)a minimum of three years of relevant post-qualification work experience in cultural and creative industries, and/or event management in large-scale institutions / organizations / enterprises related to the design or fashion industry, or a minimum of three years of relevant post-qualification work experience in project management or management of funding schemes for public / non-profit making projects or providing executive support for committees / panels of Government / quasi-government bodies / public service sector;
• (d)good command of written Chinese and English, and fluency in spoken Cantonese, Putonghua and English;
• (e)sound knowledge of application software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Chinese word-processing; and
• (f)outgoing, proactive and hard working with good PR manner, good interpersonal and communication skills, well-organised and mindful to details, and able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.