Project Executive

Project Executive

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.

The Roles:

1. Assist Project Managers in organising and executing programme events efficiently, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints;

2. Collaborate closely with Project Managers on programme projects, events, marketing, PR and social media development;

3. Conduct research, plan content, edit and proofread, and coordinate interviews to deliver promotional materials punctually;

4. Support online platform and social media management, develop digital assets and promotional materials, and prepare presentation proposals to maintain high-quality content standards;

5. Engage with programme partners, vendors, and Designpreneurs, fostering effective communication and collaboration;

6. Aid in the preparation and management of programmes, events and workshops to ensure smooth execution;

7. Support procurement, logistics, coordination, incubation recruitment, progress monitoring, evaluation, and reporting effectively;

8. Oversee day-to-day operations and logistics of the programmes;

9. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders daily to streamline operations;

10. Handle programme administrative tasks, including reimbursement, document filing and record-keeping, and clerical support with precision;

11. Handle ad hoc assignments as required.

Requirements:

1. University degree or above or equivalent.

2. At least 2 years of relevant work experience in design and in business management, administration, or hospitality.

3. A background in the design/fashion industry, design-related start-ups, entrepreneurship, or business development would be beneficial; marketing, PR, and content and copywriting experience is an advantage.

4. Strong verbal and written communications skills in both English and Chinese.

5. Enthusiastic and versatile individual with a strong passion for design, deeply engaged in local and international design communities;

6. Proactive, detail-oriented, responsible, and resourceful self-starter with a proactive mindset;

7. Creativity, independent thinking, curiosity, and collaboration are key attributes;

8. Strong problem-solving abilities and interpersonal skills, capable of meeting tight deadlines effectively;

9. A keen sense of start-ups, design, trends, and technology is highly valued;

10. Proficient in editing with experience in digital portal development being a definite advantage;

11. Demonstrated research skills and familiarity with current digital tools for knowledge sharing are advantageous;

12. Skilled in MS Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel, Mac Applications, and Chinese Word Processing;

13. Proficiency in Adobe applications like Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign, or being tech-savvy is a plus.

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, Shum Shui Po, Kowloon or by email to: hk@hkdesigncentre.org on or before 29 September 2026. 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 purposes.

More information about Design Incubation Programme:
https://www.hkdesignincubation.org/