Assistant Manager – Lab & Program Management
About The Mills Fabrica
The Mills is a landmark revitalization project of Nan Fung’s old textile factories in Tsuen Wan in Hong Kong. This is a heritage and innovation project by the Nan Fung Group consisting of 3 pillars- a nonprofit Center for Heritage, Arts & Textiles (CHAT) focused on heritage & community, a retail mall Shopfloor focused on experiential & experimental retail and an innovation center Fabrica.
The Mills Fabrica is a go-to solutions platform accelerating techstyle (an intersection of technology and style – incl. fashion, textile, wearables and apparel) and agrifood tech innovations for sustainability and social impact. The Mills Fabrica runs a startup incubator, a VC investment fund and a co-working space/ lab/ store.
Responsibilities
- Ensure lab day-to-day operations, machines, consumables and tools are in place and in good condition
- Set up safety system and training for all lab users, creating machinery and area access levels
- Set up working flow methods to have a fair and good environment around the use of the lab
- Troubleshooting of sewing machines and other lab machinery
- Manage lab budget for daily operation
- Create basic training programs and instructions database for the safe use of the lab and machinery operation
- Be available on certain days or time slots for technical support on machinery use or other technicalities for use of the Lab
- Be the main contract of all machinery suppliers for extra support when needed
- Mentorship for student residents to develop and guide them through their projects
- Technical support for lab equipment (laser cutting / 3D body scanner / sewing machine / 3D printers)
- Continuous research for new technologies, materials, and partners. Ex. Fair, supplier visits, etc.
- Organize training sessions for new members and lab workshops
- Organize workshops to demonstrate the use of technologies in the lab and give a better perspective on how to use them
- Communicate with residents and start-ups, making sure the lab setup is optimal for the development of their projects and address issues when needed
- Tailor workshops for the general public, schools, and specific communities
- Create partnerships with other brands/corporates to co-create sustainable projects
- Engage with different local/global institutes to empower young talents
- Bring together start-ups and residents with vendors and suppliers from our network, organizing seminars to present new technologies, materials, etc.
- Assist on The Mills Fabrica & Fabrica X Store events and activities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree related to Fashion & Textile / Technology is highly preferred
- 4-8 years of working experience in either other maker spaces/lab facilities or in education institutions focused on technology prototyping and programming
- Hands-on skill with a strong passion for fashion and technology as well as interest in education/running of workshops/programs
- Strong communication skill and interpersonal skills
- Basic sewing skills
- Fast learner willing to adapt and take on new challenges
- Proficient in both written and spoken English / Chinese
- Proficient in all Microsoft software
- Proficient in Adobe Design Software such as Illustrator / Photoshop / Premier
- Less experience will be considered as an Associate
How to apply
- By e-mail: hr@nanfung.com
- By mail: The Human Resources Manager, Nan Fung Development Limited, 23/F., Nan Fung Tower, 88 Connaught Road C, Central, HK
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