Hong Kong Design Centre

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. Work closely with the Project Director and Senior Project Manager to develop and execute public relations strategies, manage the marketing and PR plan for the "In The City" – a Design x Retail focused programme revitalised from BODW City Programme (CityProg), and oversee other special initiatives and projects within the Business Development and Projects team;
2. Coordinate and communicate effectively within and across teams to ensure integrated marketing, partnerships, and public relations efforts for expanded reach and impact;
3. Generate compelling and persuasive content for various channels, including social media, websites, newsletters, and press materials;
4. Manage social media platforms, including scheduling posts, engaging with followers, and monitoring analytics. Additionally, create marketing collateral as needed;
5. Establish productive relations with existing and potential partners across different businesses sectors, brands, publishers, media, PR, creative & design communities, professional & industrial bodies, education and cultural institutions, local community & trusts and foundations to facilitate the implementation of the project;
6. Provide support in curatorial tasks, including project management and program coordination; and
7. Undertake ad hoc assignments as required.

 Requirements:

1. University graduate with minimum 6 years work experience in creative industries, marketing, event management, advertising agencies, media or publications;
2. Excellent command of both spoken and written English and Chinese (including Mandarin);
3. Business acumen with strong organising, coordinating and problem-solving skills;
4. An effective communicator with strong interpersonal and networking skills;
5. Self-initiative, proactive, dynamic and ability to meet tight deadlines;
6. Flexible multi-taskers with strong organizational and time management skills; and
7. A good cultural fit, a passion for design and the industry.

More information about BODW CityProg:
https://www.bodwcityprog.com/

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, Unit 602, 6/F, Mill 5, The Mills, 45 Pak Tin Par Street, Tsuen Wan or email to: hr@hkdesigncentre.org on or before 16 May 2024. 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.