• (a)To assist in formulating and implementing policies and strategies to provide trade facilitation support for the design sector;
• (b)To network with creative establishments, professional associations, players and other stakeholders of the design sector, and government authorities and non-governmental organisations, and to steer them for presenting/ organising projects conducive to the promotion of the creative sector concerned;
• (c)To drive delegations and overseas exhibitions to explore the Chinese Mainland and overseas markets to cultivate and promote the design sector in Hong Kong;
• (d)To oversee the provision of advice to project organisers in the design sector on the directions and matters related to CreateSmart Initiative funding applications;
• (e)To co-ordinate the planning and organisation of major events and activities including the Hong Kong Fashion Fest; and
• (f)To supervise the Trade Facilitation Unit and manage the resources allocated to the Unit.

Note:

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

Candidate should have:

• (a)a bachelor’s degree from a university in Hong Kong, or equivalent;
• (b)attained 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 15 years of post-qualification full-time work experience in cultural and/or creative industries, with at least ten years at managerial level or above;
• (d)broad knowledge of, and solid experience and extensive networks in cultural and/or creative sectors, especially fashion and clothing industry, and/or design sector;
• (e)strong leadership and management capabilities as well as good interpersonal and communication skills to connect with private associations/companies, government authorities and non-governmental organisations local and abroad to cultivate and promote the cultural and creative sectors;
• (f)good command of written Chinese and English, and fluency in spoken Cantonese, Putonghua and English; and
• (g)strong problem-solving, analytical, organising, communication and management skills, and the ability to work independently.