Director, Research and Development

We are The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA).

We are established with funding from the Innovation and Technology Commission of the HKSAR Government and a wholly owned subsidiary of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

We work with Industry to invent, innovate, and create new solutions that make our industries better and benefit our society.

We are a young, energetic team that delights in bringing together researchers and industry partners.

We thrive on challenges. We are excited by new possibilities. We love to create new and better products, machines, and solutions. Applications are now invited for the following position.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the appointee will be required to:

• Lead and oversee the R&D Research Section;
• Review and drive the R&D road map and to take forward the new initiative of designing and implementing centre-owned research projects;
• Supervise the R&D team to develop/prepare project proposals for submission to the Technology Committee;
• Lead or participate in working groups, committees, task forces, and projects that support the Institute's strategic initiatives;
• Be responsible for the exploration and coordination of global/ branded collaboration in textile technologies;
• Build and maintain close contact with global experts, academics, industry partners and trade organizations;
• Contribute to policy formulation and draft papers pertaining to R&D subjects;
• Work closely with the Business Development Division to facilitate the R&D project commercialisation; and
• Take up other duties as assigned by the CEO.

Requirements

• A PhD degree or master’s degree in Textile and Clothing, Chemistry, Engineering or a related discipline;
• At least 15 years’ work experience in the fields of textile and clothing and/ or relevant experience in research, of which 10 years’ is at management level;
• Strong track record of project management and be able to initiate project ideas;
• Excellent commercial and industry network;
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills; and
• Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese.

Salary offered will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. An initial 2-year contract will be offered to the successful candidate of the post. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.

Applications And Nominations HKRITA invites applications and nominations for this appointment. Applications and nominations will be accepted from 14 October 2026 to 28 October 2026 (inclusive). A detailed curriculum vitae of the candidate, together with current and expected salary information, should be submitted in strict confidence to the Secretary of the Selection Board [email redacted, apply via Company website].

HKRITA reserves the right to consider late applications and nominations, and to fill or not to fill the position. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purpose. Details of the Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.hkrita.com/en/about-hkrita/career.