Are you passionate about community engagement and design thinking? One Bite Design Studio is seeking a driven and passionate facilitator to join our dynamic research and engagement team in Hong Kong. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that foster vibrant communities and create meaningful services and places through participatory design and co-creation with users. 

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement community engagement, co-creation and participatory design activities, including but not limited to workshops, focus groups, street polling, and interviews across Hong Kong.

• Deliver training, coaching and workshops related to design thinking and user-centred design.

• Design engaging workshop materials for various engagement activities to facilitate effective delivery and meaningful results.

• Document findings and distil insights from the engagement process to develop strategies and recommendations.

• Prepare comprehensive bilingual reports in multiple formats to capture engagement feedback and findings.

• Conduct comprehensive research to inform engagement strategies and design processes, and to provide advisory services for the social sector.

• Collaborate with other internal teams and coordinate with external parties to ensure alignment and successful project execution.

Requirements:
This is a Hong Kong-based full-time position.

• Demonstrated knowledge and over 2 years of experience in design thinking, community engagement, service design, social innovation, participatory design, or similar fields. More experienced candidates will be considered for senior facilitator roles.

• Bachelor's degree in urban studies, service design, urban design, sociology, social work, public policy, or similar fields. 

• User-centred mindset with strong systems thinking and design thinking capabilities.

• A passion for community engagement and participatory design.

• Proficient in consolidating insights and writing reports in both Chinese and English.

• Fluency in Cantonese and English is required to engage effectively with local communities; proficiency in Mandarin is an advantage.

• Familiarity with design software (Adobe Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant tools is advantageous.

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends for engagement activities as required.

How to Apply:

If you are ready to embark on this journey with us, please email your CV and portfolio demonstrating your qualifications and experience, along with your expected salary and earliest start date, to studio@onebitedesign.com. Applications are on a rolling basis.

Duration: 12 months (full-time)
Application Deadline: Rolling basis

onebite Social is the non-profit arm of One Bite Design Studio, advocating for a community-driven, human-centric approach to our city and space, and reimagining a sustainable urban life. We curate and organise social creative activations and programmes that reconnect urban space, design and community, reimagining the relationships between city spaces and development. We empower and connect enthusiasts across disciplines, foster collaborative partnerships with the hopes of building a resilient community collectively.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and community-driven Project Assistant to support the OBS team for a duration of 12 months, including involvement in Project House @1 Queen’s Road West 壹合 and other emerging community initiatives.

As a Project Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the implementation of our initiatives and making meaningful impacts in urban communities.

Responsibilities:

● Assist in planning, organising and implementing community activities, workshops, and events in collaboration with team members, diverse community members and external partners.

● Coordinate and liaise with external partners on the ground to formulate partnerships and ensure the smooth running of events.

● Station at the community shared spaces and attend to the enquiries and needs of community members.

● Support the development and writing of project materials, including presentations and reports.

● Assist in the development of marketing plans, marketing campaigns and promotional materials, e.g. social media graphics, reels, blogs.

● Provide administrative support to the project, such as data entry and maintaining the project-related database.

Qualifications:

● Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., social sciences, cultural studies, urban studies), and at least one year of experience in project coordination or community development.

● Demonstrated commitment to community empowerment and building.

● Fluent in English and Cantonese (spoken and written).

● Knowledge and ability in any design software is a bonus.

● Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of community members.

● Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

● Adaptability and flexibility to work out of the office; hands-on in different communities and districts.

● Immediate availability and flexibility to work on weekends and public holidays.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter to social@onebitedesign.com. Please mention "Project Assistant Application" in the subject line, and include your earliest start date and expected salary.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.