The Clothing Industry Training Authority (CITA) was established according to the Industry Training (Clothing Industry) Ordinance to provide support to the fashion industry. Over the years, we have been making changes in different aspects to cope with the development of the industry. We invest in world-class facilities, establish competency standards for the industry, connect with fashion organisations to enhance competitiveness, and extend our community reach. We need a professional training and project team to support our diversified services to the fashion industry and the community.

Now we are now looking for the following professionals to join our team:

Project Officer / Assistant Project Officer (Training Activities)

Responsibilities:

  • Organise and implement Authority’s projects and events;
  • Create and implement marketing and social media campaigns;
  • Support new training courses and project development;
  • Handle the administration work of training courses and projects;
  • Liaise with internal and external parties;
  • Perform ad-hoc duties assigned as necessary.

Requirements:

  • A recognized bachelor’s degree or above;
  • Preferably with 5 years of relevant work experience in the fashion or education sector;
  • Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua);
  • High level of competence in computer skills such as MS Office and Chinese word processing;
  • Hands-on experience in Abode Illustrator and Photoshop is a plus;
  • Able to work independently with strong sense of responsibility and ability to meet tight deadline;
  • A good team player and able to work independently;
  • Candidates with less experience will be considered as Assistant Project Officer.

Project Officer (Event Management)

Responsibilities:

  • Follow up Fashion projects according to scheduled timelines and action plans
  • Liaise with clients, vendors, internal and external parties for events coordination
  • Copywriting for promotion materials
  • Provide project documentation support
  • Perform ad hoc duties if necessary

Requirements:

  • University graduates
  • At least 2 years event/marketing/admin/customer service experience
  • Solid experience in event management is a plus
  • Able to work independently with strong problem-solving skills
  • Fast learner with multi-tasking ability
  • Good command of English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua)
  • Proficient PC skills
  • Travel to PRC / overseas is required
  • Candidates with less experience will be considered as Assistant Project Officer

Senior Project Officer / Project Officer

Responsibilities:

  • Initiate and compile project proposal.
  • Plan and manage the execution of Sustainable Fashion projects according to scheduled timelines and action plan.
  • Cooperate with the internal and external teams to accomplish the project.
  • Monitor resources according to project estimation & budget.
  • Prepare project and meeting reports, data analysis and project presentation.
  • Undertake project administration and documentation support.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Degree holder or above.
  • At least 3 years of working experience in the sustainable fashion industry, with project management experience is preferred.
  • Able to work independently with a strong sense of responsibility and ability to meet tight deadlines.
  • Possess strong problem-solving, negotiation, presentation, networking, and client management skills.
  • Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua).
  • Proficient in PC applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Travel to PRC / overseas is required.

Project Assistant (5-day work)

Responsibilities:

  • Handle general enquiries
  • Assist in preparing materials for meetings
  • Provide secretarial/clerical support and perform administration duties as required
  • Support and assist in venue setup, planning and management of events
  • Provide marketing support including maintenance of social media and website when needed
  • Perform ad-hoc duties assigned as necessary

Requirements:

  • University degree holder or equivalent preferred but not compulsory
  • Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Hands-on experience in AI is a plus
  • Immediate availability is a definite advantage
  • Fresh graduates are welcome

Sample Room Sewer (Sample Development Centre)

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for cutting and sewing fashion samples
  • Able to assembly whole sample according to sample specification sheet and paper pattern

Requirements:

  • Have at least three years of working experience in garment factory, preferably in Sample Room
  • Immediately available is a plus

Part-time Lecturer (3D Fashion Design/Apparel Production/Knitting/Pattern Making/Sewing/Shoemaking/Technical Design)

CITA specialises in providing clothing-related training to support the development of the Hong Kong clothing industry. We have established ourselves as a hub of exchanging knowledge among clothing professionals. For over 45 years, this hub has gathered professionals in different areas.

At the core of this hub, there is a strong team of teaching professionals who could deliver professional courses especially in technical areas. You are welcome to apply for the post of part-time lecturer at any time if you get the following qualities:

  • Passion to share your knowledge and skill
  • Over 10 years of working experience in the clothing industry
  • Ability to teach efficiently and effectively

Job Duties:

  • Course planning
  • Development of teaching and learning materials
  • Course delivery and assessment

Subject Areas:

  • 3D Fashion Design (CLO / Browzwear)
  • Apparel Production
  • Knitting
  • Pattern Making
  • Sewing
  • Shoemaking
  • Technical Design

The Assessment Agency is a Division of CITA to conduct the assessment for the fashion industry under the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) mechanism of the Qualifications Framework (QF). We are looking for Assessors and Internal Verifiers for the following Assessment topics:

  • Component sewing (QFLevel 1)
  • Simple garment sewing (QF Level 2)
  • Complex garment sewing (QF Level 3)
  • Pattern making (QF Level 2)
  • Pattern making (QF Level 3)
  • Draping (QF Level 3)
  • Fabric laying and cutting (QF Level 2)
  • Measuring, laying, and cutting materials for tailored garment (QF Level 3)
  • Producing tailored garments (QF Level 3)
  • Fashion sample making (QF Level 3)
  • Design drawing (QF Level 3)
  • Sample checking (QF Level 2)
  • Inspection (QF Level 3)
  • Pre-cleaning preparation (QF Level 2)
  • Pre-cleaning preparation (QF Level 4)
  • Stain removal (QF Level 4)
  • Dry-cleaning (QF Level 1)
  • Laundering (Washing machine) (QF Level 1)
  • Ironing (Iron) (QF Level 3)
  • Ironing (Pressing machine) (QF Level 3)
  • Inspecting results of cleaning and finishing (QF Level 2)
  • Packaging (QF Level 2)
  • Laundry customer services (QF Level 3)
  • Laundry customer services (QF Level 4)
  • Laundry workplace safety and maintenance (QF Level 3)
  • Garment repair and alteration (QF Level 2)
  • Garment repair and alteration (QF Level 3)

Assessor

Responsibilities:

  • Assesses a candidate’s performance and related knowledge in a range of assessment tasks for the purpose of ensuring that the competence demonstrated meets the standards set
  • Provides advice and guidance for candidates on the identification of relevant learning experience and the assembly of valid evidence
  • Ensures candidates are aware of their personal responsibility for the collection and presentation of evidence
  • Agrees with each candidate on an assessment plan
  • Explains the assessment process to candidates
  • Follows the assessment guidance provided by the Assessment Agency (AA), Industry Training Advisory Committee (ITAC) or Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ)
  • Observes candidates’ performance in the workplace and/or in simulated conditions and/or conducting assessment in other forms
  • Records all questions used and answers given for the purposes of meeting evidence requirements
  • Ensures the evidence presented by the candidate is sufficient and makes assessment decisions against the standards for awarding the qualification
  • Provides candidates with prompt, accurate, and constructive feedback
  • Agrees with candidates on new assessment plans where further evidence is required
  • Provides advice for candidates on assessment requirements and further learning when needed
  • Maintains records of candidates’ achievement using standard documentation and lodges the records with Assessment Secretary
  • Keeps up-to-date with current industrial practices, the standards against which assessments are undertaken, and the quality assurance procedures of AA
  • Be available for discussion with Internal Verifier and/or External Verifier
  • Explains the assessment marking and results, discuss with the Internal Verifier in case of an appeal

Requirements:

  • A recognised bachelor’s degree in related disciplines (e.g., textile and clothing), and at least 5 years of relevant teaching, and/or industrial experience
  • Or (ii) a sub-degree in related disciplines, and at least 8 years of relevant teaching and/or industrial experience
  • Or (iii) a non-degree with at least 10 years of relevant teaching and/or industrial experience
  • Possess assessment knowledge and/or experience

Internal Verifier

Responsibilities:

  • Monitors the work of all Assessors involved with a particular qualification to ensure the accuracy and consistency of assessment activities and decisions
  • Ensures Assessors follow the assessment guidance provided
  • Advises and supports Assessors to assist them in interpreting and applying the assessment requirements correctly and consistently
  • Ensures the consistency of assessment decisions by checking a sample of at least 10% of the assessments, by such means as direct observation of assessment activities, review of assessment methods and records, etc.
  • Checks a high proportion of the assessment decisions made by new Assessors and provides mentoring for such Assessor
  • Provides Assessors with prompt, accurate, and constructive feedback on their assessment decisions
  • Maintains up-to-date records of internal verification and sampling activities and ensures these are lodged with Assessment Secretary
  • Organises regular meetings with all those involved in assessments
  • Facilitates development and training of Assessors
  • Ensures all candidates’ assessment records and documentation are properly completed
  • Validates assessment methods and materials
  • Examines the assessment materials and results, discusses with the respective Assessor, or re-marks the assessment(s) if necessary, in case of an appeal

Requirements:

  • A recognised bachelor’s degree in related disciplines (e.g., textile and clothing), and at least 5 years of relevant teaching, and/or industrial experience
  • Or (ii) a sub-degree in related disciplines, and at least 8 years of relevant teaching and/or industrial experience
  • Or (iii) a non-degree with at least 10 years of relevant teaching and/or industrial experience
  • Possess assessment knowledge and/or experience

Applications:

Full resume with a cover letter including your expertise, your proposed teaching area (for application of PT Lecturer only), earliest date available, contact telephone number, your current and expected salary, should be mailed to the Human Resources and Administration Department, Clothing Industry Training Authority, 63 Tai Yip Street, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon or by e-mail to job@cita.org.hk

The information provided will only be used for consideration of your application. Applicants not invited for interview within one month may consider their applications unsuccessful and the applications will be retained by the Authority for a maximum period of six months.