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Director Festival

  • On-site
    • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Product

Job description

Team: Product

Activity: Full-time

Role grade: Director (8)

Direct reports: 4

Indirect reports: 0

Reporting to: EVP Product

Role location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia



Job Purpose: As the Director Festival you will lead the planning, execution, and management of the festival accompanying the EWC tournaments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in event management, a deep understanding of the gaming events landscape, and a creative mindset to bring our festival vision to life. This role requires a strategic thinker who can create new content and seamlessly integrate various elements of the festival, ensuring a memorable and engaging experience for all attendees.


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage strategy for integrated in the festival influencer activations. Ensure influencers’ activities align with the overall festival theme and enhance attendee engagement
  • Plan and oversee live music performances featuring popular artists that resonate with the gaming and esports audience
  • Work with talent agencies, production teams, and sound engineers to deliver high-quality experiences
  • Develop and implement strategy for esports educational sessions and panels focusing on various aspects of the esports industry. Promote educational content to attract aspiring esports professionals and enthusiasts
  • Facilitate amateur esports tournaments to encourage community participation. Ensure smooth operation and high standards of these community-focused activities
  • Design and manage an interactive fan zone offering engaging activities for attendees
  • Create a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere to enhance the fan experience
  • Curate cutting-edge gaming experiences that showcase the latest in gaming technology and innovation. Ensure these experiences are engaging and accessible for everyone
  • Design a sponsor’s zone that provides visibility and engagement opportunities for sponsors. Ensure sponsors are integrated into the festival in a way that enhances attendee experience
  • Develop an exclusive VIP lounge experience for special guests, industry leaders, and sponsors
  • Develop and implement new engaging activities and attractions to enhance the festival experience for attendees while not watching tournaments
  • Manage overall product governance, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting/status reports
  • Annual revision of the product concept, incl. benchmarking, screening of other gaming events
  • Supervise the operations of the festival and support product/event-related topics, incl. providing onside support throughout the event
  • Define and monitor strategic key performance indicators to measure the success and impact of festival to drive decision-making and continuous improvement


Education and Experience

  • 10+ years of experience in creative direction and production of large-scale events within the gaming industry (not exclusively esports tournaments)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Marketing, Business, or a related field.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strong leadership and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities to innovate and enhance the festival experience
  • Deep understanding of the esports and gaming industry, including current trends and key players
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholders, sponsors, and team members
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic and high-pressure work environment
  • Experience managing teams, including hiring and performance management
  • Very good written and verbal communication skills in English


Benefits

  • Relocation support
  • Transportation allowance
  • Competitive compensation
  • Housing allowance
  • VIP medical insurance
  • Opportunity to work on a new exciting project with a group of passionate professionals. You will get the freedom to excel and make a real impact



Diversity disclaimer

Our mission is to build a diverse organization where our members, regardless of background or identity, have a sense of belonging. We genuinely believe that thanks to creating a collaborative environment where different perspectives are valued, we can achieve more. Together, we want to reshape the boundaries of what is achievable in the esports domain.

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