Term Assistant Lecturer

Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong seeks a Teaching Associate to design and deliver proposals and events with a focus on retail technology and branding related to IP and fashion. The role involves coordinating HKDI Atelier projects, supporting marketing, and guiding student research and exhibitions.

You will also teach, supervise student projects, contribute to curriculum development, and participate in departmental activities.

Qualifications

• A recognised degree in visual merchandising, retail management, supply chain management, marketing, or equivalent professional qualification, preferably with a post-graduate qualification.
• Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Solid experience in managing social media platforms.
• Ability to work independently and also as a team member with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese, preferably including proficiency in Putonghua.
• Preferably with relevant experience in IP / inventory control / visual merchandising / e-shop / retail marketing and / or research experience.
• Experience with AI tools would be an advantage; and
• Records of linkages with the design industry or professional design bodies would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• To prepare proposals and implement related design events, exhibitions and activities demonstrating experimental business solutions with a focus on retail technology and digitalisation, database driven business and updated branding strategies related to IP and fashion merchandise or design related activities.
• To prepare funding proposals for applied design-research / industry collaborative projects and student-focused activities.
• To support marketing and event management for the Retail Lab and coordinate HKDI Atelier projects and activities, including but not limited to research studies, publications, seminars, workshops and exhibitions.
• To perform teaching duties and assist in supervision of students’ projects and fieldwork, placement.
• To assist in carrying out duties in relation to student and academic administration.
• To develop programme curriculum and teaching, learning and assessment materials including feasibility study and syllabus writing.
• To participate in departmental projects and functions, including consultancy services, research studies, seminars and exhibitions; and
• To work closely with HKDI Atelier on special projects.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Social media management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in visual merchandising / retail management / marketing

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Job description

(a) To prepare proposals and implement related design events, exhibitions and activities demonstrating experimental business solutions with a focus on retail technology and digitalisation, database driven business and updated branding strategies related to IP and fashion merchandise or design related activities;

(b) To prepare funding proposals for applied design-research / industry collaborative projects and student-focused activities;

(c) To support marketing and event management for the Retail Lab and coordinate HKDI Atelier projects and activities, including but not limited to research studies, publications, seminars, workshops and exhibitions;

(d) To perform teaching duties and assist in supervision of students’ projects and fieldwork, placement;

(e) To assist in carrying out duties in relation to student and academic administration;

(f) To assist in developing programme curriculum and teaching, learning and assessment materials including feasibility study and syllabus writing;

(g) To participate in departmental projects and functions, including but not limited to consultancy services, research studies, seminars and exhibitions; and

(h) To work closely with HKDI Atelier on special projects.

Requirements

(a) A recognised degree in visual merchandising, retail management, supply chain management, marketing, or equivalent professional qualification, preferably with a post-graduate qualification;

(b) Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro and After Effects;

(c) Solid experience in managing social media platforms;

(d) Ability to work independently and also as a team member with good communication and interpersonal skills;

(e) Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese, preferably including proficiency in Putonghua;

(f) Preferably with relevant experience in IP / inventory control / visual merchandising / e-shop / retail marketing and / or research experience;

(g) Experience with AI tools would be an advantage; and

(h) Records of linkages with the design industry or professional design bodies would be an advantage.

Notes

(1) The post is at the rank of “Teaching Associate”.

(2) Applicants with substantial experience and achievements in the relevant field but without the required academic / professional qualifications OR those with exceptional academic / professional qualifications but with less experience may also apply.

(3) Shortlisted candidate will be required to take a written assessment.

(4) Appointees may be required to work irregular hours / outside normal office hours and / or at different work locations on a need basis.

Closing date for application: 7 September 2026

Applicants not invited for interview within 10 weeks from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

The Council reserves the right not to fill the post(s).

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Information on unsuccessful candidates will normally be destroyed 12 months after the completion of the recruitment exercise.