Senior Manager - Fashion Programme
Description
About Hong Kong Design Centre
Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC) was founded in 2002 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.
Key Responsibilities:
Programme Strategy & Industry Alignment: Support the development of Fashion Asia programme strategy, shaping programme to align with industry needs and policy priorities, and contributing to Hong Kong's position as a regional hub for fashion innovation and entrepreneurship.
Talent Development & Global Exposure: Design and execute programmes that support fashion talent and facilitate their market entry to global platforms, connecting designers with key industry stakeholders to support their commercial growth and international visibility.
Fashion Asia Programme Development & Execution: Manage the full lifecycle of the Fashion Asia programme, from planning and development through to execution, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery that achieves targeted impact while remaining agile to industry trends and designer needs.
Hong Kong Fashion Fest Coordination Support: Assist in the coordination of Hong Kong Fashion Fest, supporting planning, scheduling, and liaison with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth and timely delivery of related activities.
Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management: Cultivate and manage relationships across local and international fashion networks, including designers, industry leaders, and fashion institutions, to bridge talent with global opportunities and represent Fashion Asia and HKDC at industry forums and events.
Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration & Team Support: Lead assigned projects and work collaboratively across business, culture, and technology streams, supporting team development through performance oversight and resource coordination to maximize impact and alignment with programme goals.
Team Building & Management: Build and manage a collaborative team, providing day-to-day supervision, coaching, and performance guidance to support professional growth and effective delivery of programme goals.
Governance, Compliance & Operational Excellence: Ensure financial integrity and compliance across assigned programmes and events, support funding proposals, uphold rigorous reporting standards, and manage assignments in alignment with HKDC's governance and long-term priorities.
Support for Other Projects: Assist with other projects and assignments when required, contributing to cross-team initiatives and adapting to evolving organisational priorities. Any other ad-hoc and supporting duties as requested.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or above in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Fashion Business, or a related discipline.
Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience, with at least 3 years in project and event management within the fashion, luxury, creative, or cultural industries, or large-scale programme management experience.
Proven experience in developing and delivering fashion programmes, with an active network among fashion week organisers, fashion associations, showrooms, retailers, institutes, and industry stakeholders in Hong Kong and Asia.
Demonstrated experience launching new initiatives and managing end-to-end project execution from concept through delivery, in accordance with governance and compliance standards.
Strong leadership and team management skills, with solid experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex, cross-disciplinary projects spanning fashion, design, and creative culture.
Proven ability to write and secure government funding proposals, manage related compliance and reporting, and engage effectively with stakeholders through strong communication and relationship management skills, with a commitment to professionalism, ethics, and corporate governance.
Outstanding communication skills — both written and verbal — in English; proficiency in Cantonese and/or Mandarin is a strong advantage.
Exceptional organisational and project management skills; meticulous attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
Superior negotiation and influencing skills; adept at navigating diverse perspectives and reaching productive outcomes.
Strong people skills and high emotional intelligence; comfortable working across different cultures, hierarchies, and working styles.
Excellent problem-solving instincts — resourceful, calm under pressure, and solutions-oriented.
Proficient in producing professional written content including reports, briefings, proposals, and completion documents.
Digitally proficient; experienced with project management tools, communication platforms, and standard office software.
Interested parties are invited to apply by sending your resume with full details of education, work experience, current and 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 clicking “Quick Apply” or email to: hr@hkdesigncentre.org on or before 10 November 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.