Who We Are:

On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, offering ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture. On Location provides unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, and more. An official partner and/or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (the Milano Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games), FIFA, NFL, NCAA, UFC, WWE, and PGA of America, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences. On Location is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company.

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a Senior Design Manager to join the Design team with the responsibility for managing, tracking, and reporting on the efforts of design partners for the FIFA World Cub 26™ Official Hospitality program.

This critical role manages communications and workflow between the internal design team and the external design vendor partnerships responsible for the various design and production services across event locations.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Manage internal and external design relationships with various design and production partners across event locations for assigned region to ensure design delivery requirements are met
Lead communications across internal and external teams related to the design and production of design team deliverables
Along with regional budget development and management, develop fully integrated event solution plans and fulfill all necessary design production related processes i.e. status reports, budgets, database tracking, vendor management, recaps, etc.
In partnership with the design team, facilitate external onboarding and design production specific training
Collaborate on the RFI/RFP process for design production requests and requirements
Ability to orchestrate design production and delivery, using resources effectively and efficiently
Ensure timely delivery of assets for required approvals within the production process
Ensure all design assets strictly adhere to FIFA’s brand guidelines and legal standards as you safeguard the integrity of the FIFA World Cub 26™ brand in various applications
Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment

WHO YOU ARE

Highly motivated, organized, detail oriented, and a self-starter with extensive experience in project management and design
Exceptional communication skills, verbal and written
Strong PowerPoint presentation design skills
Strong ability to troubleshoot conflicts and provide strategic solutions
Experience working with design teams and event production partners focused on the brand experience within the physical space
Experience working on large-scale sporting events
Ability to handle various challenges and roadblocks within the design process, ensuring solutions align with internal and external stakeholder priorities, brand standards, budgets, and deadlines
Exceptional project management skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing a high volume of work under tight deadlines
Calm under pressure, collaborative, consistent, and flexible

GOOD TO HAVE

Experience using PageProof or other approval-based software
Bilingual or multilingual proficiency
Knowledge of FIFA regulations and standards related to marketing and hospitality
Adobe Creative Suite knowledge

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the hourly rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Rate Minimum:

$90,000 annually (minimum will not fall below the applicable state/local minimum salary thresholds)

Hiring Rate Maximum:

$120,000 annually

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