Senior Manager / Manager, Partnership Design

The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dynamic working environment

Development opportunities

Job summary

The Hong Kong Jockey Club is seeking a senior design leader in Hong Kong to craft high‑impact sponsorship materials and pitches. You will translate briefs into clear visual narratives, ensure brand consistency, and collaborate with sales, marketing, and events to elevate busy, high‑value campaigns.

With 10+ years in design, you will drive efficient processes, mentor teams, and deliver compelling presentations that resonate with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Design or related discipline is required.
• Minimum 10 years design experience in sports, entertainment, or related environments.
• Agency or in‑house experience with business acumen and pace.
• Advanced presentation design skills and Adobe Creative Suite proficiency.
• Experience establishing design processes and standards.
• Confident in senior client‑facing stakeholder environments.
• Strong English communication skills and teamwork.
• Results‑driven, collaborative, detail‑oriented in a fast‑paced setting.
• Less experienced candidates may be considered at manager level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the partnership design function by creating high‑quality, visually distinctive sales materials.
• Develop sponsorship proposals, pitch decks, and commercial packages tailored to partner objectives.
• Translate briefs, data, and ideas into clear visual narratives for senior stakeholders.
• Ensure external materials reflect HKJC brand standards and standout pitch environments.
• Research sponsor brands and apply accurate brand guidelines across presentations.
• Manage image libraries, version control, and asset filing.
• Collaborate with commercial sales, marketing, and event teams to boost pitch effectiveness.
• Balance quality, turnaround time, and workload, meeting deadlines consistently.

Skills

Design leadership

Presentation design

Brand consistency

Client-facing

English communication

Process optimization

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Design

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club (“the Club”) is a world-class racing club that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique integrated business model, comprising racing and racecourse entertainment, a membership club, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charities and community contribution. Through this model, the Club generates economic and social value for the community and supports the HKSAR Government in combatting illegal gambling.

The Division

The Sports Business Division is central to the Club’s overall aspiration to become a globally recognised sports and entertainment brand, with world-class horse racing at its core. The Division’s overarching focus is to deliver sustainable growth of the Club’s sports business, deepen customer engagement, and contribute to position the Club as a leading global sports and entertainment brand to enable its commitment to social betterment. Its strategy is delivered through three pillars: broadening the fan base and prospecting new customers, growing the sports wagering business, and building the Club’s brand and commercialising its assets.

The Job

• Lead the partnership design function by creating high‑quality, visually distinctive sales materials for new business pitches


• Develop compelling sponsorship proposals, pitch decks, and commercial packages tailored to partner objectives and market trends


• Translate briefs, data, and creative ideas into clear, persuasive visual narratives that resonate with senior stakeholders


• Ensure all external‑facing sales materials reflect HKJC’s brand standards and stand out in competitive, high‑value pitch environments


• Research sponsor brands and apply accurate brand guidelines across customised presentations and artwork


• Manage and maintain image libraries, version control, and systematic filing of design assets


• Partner closely with commercial sales, marketing, and event teams to enhance pitch effectiveness


• Balance quality, turnaround time, and workload, consistently meeting deadlines and managing capacity

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Design or related discipline


• Minimum 10 years’ design experience, preferably in sports, entertainment, media, or new‑business pitching environments


• Strong background in agency or in‑house teams with business acumen and ability to deliver high‑quality creative work at pace


• Advanced presentation design skills and expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)


• Experience establishing efficient design processes and standards


• Confident and credible in senior, client‑facing stakeholder environments


• Strong English communication skills


• Results‑driven, collaborative, detail‑oriented, and comfortable in a fast‑paced commercial environment


• Less experienced candidates will be considered at manager level

We offer competitive salary and benefits packages, dynamic working environment and development opportunities.

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Equal Opportunity and Inclusive Hiring

We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an inclusive workplace for all. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are welcomed to apply. If you have any special needs or require accommodations during the interview process, please e-mail us via [e-mail].

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