Manager – Projects & Events

Manager – Projects & Events

About Hong Kong Design Centre

Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC) was founded in 2001 as a strategic partner of the HKSAR Government in establishing Hong Kong as centre of design excellence in Asia. We are on a public mission to promote wider and strategic use of design and design thinking to foster innovation, create business value and improve societal well-being.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a high caliber candidate to join our dynamic team. Please visit our website www.hkdesigncentre.org for information of HKDC.

Responsibilities:

1. Work closely with team to undertake effective project and event management.

2. Lead outreach efforts to promote events, projects, and partnerships.

3. Manage projects from content conception through research, planning, coordination, logistics, execution, to post-event review, ensuring seamless delivery and high-quality outcomes.

4. Collaborate with various stakeholders to develop new outreach initiatives, funding applications, pitch projects, and build international networks, with a focus on the Greater Bay Area and wider regions.

5. Proactively plan, develop, and implement strategies for organising events, including budgetary planning and control, timely reporting, compliance with corporate governance policies, and assessment of outcomes and impact.

6. Manage sponsor relationships or leveraging sponsorships for events and programmes.

7. Build productive relationships within and across teams — covering programming, partnerships, marketing, and communications.

8. Maintain strong connections with the event and conference industry, including links with international service providers, agencies, and business partners.

9. The role offers unparalleled opportunities for global exposure, extensive networking, and recognition within the innovation design landscape.

10. Perform ad hoc assignments as required.

Requirements:

1. A recognised university graduate.

2. Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience in event execution, business projects, digital marketing, creative agencies, communications, or related fields, both hands-on and supervisory roles.

3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Chinese, and fluent in Mandarin.

4. Strong organisational skills with attention to detail, capable of managing multiple priorities.

5. Excellent interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder liaison.

6. Proficiency in project management software and tools is preferred.

7. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

8. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

More information about Hong Kong Design Centre:

https://www.hkdesigncentre.org/

Interested parties are invited to apply by sending your resume with full details of education, work experience, current & expected salary, contact telephone number and earliest available date to the Human Resources Office, Hong Kong Design Centre, 4/F, DX design hub, 280 Tung Chau Street, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon or email to: hr@hkdesigncentre.org on or before 10 September 2025. HKDC reserves the right not to make appointment for the post(s) advertised. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. All information received will be kept in strict confidence for six months and data will only be used for recruitment purpose.