Director, Design Management – FIFA World Cup

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We are seeking a Director, Design Management to oversee design operations for the FIFA World Cup 26 Official Hospitality program. This role manages communication and workflow between the internal design team and external vendors responsible for design and production services across event locations.

• Manage relationships with internal and external design partners to ensure design delivery requirements are met.
• Develop and manage budgets, create integrated event solution plans, and oversee design production processes such as reports, budgets, vendor management, and recaps.
• Facilitate onboarding and training for external partners involved in design production.
• Manage RFI/RFP processes for design requests and requirements.
• Coordinate design production and delivery efficiently, ensuring timely asset delivery for approvals.
• Ensure all design assets adhere to FIFA’s brand guidelines and legal standards, maintaining the integrity of the FIFA World Cup 26 brand.
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in project management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong PowerPoint presentation design skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot conflicts and provide strategic solutions.
• Experience working with design teams and event production partners focused on brand experience in physical spaces.
• Experience with large-scale sporting events.
• Capable of handling challenges within the design process, aligning solutions with stakeholder priorities, brand standards, budgets, and deadlines.
• Exceptional project management skills, thriving under tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Calm, collaborative, flexible, and consistent under pressure.

• Experience with Page Proof or similar approval software.
• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency.
• Knowledge of FIFA regulations and standards related to marketing and hospitality.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.

The salary range for this position is $101,250 to $135,000 annually, based on location, qualifications, and experience. We offer competitive rewards, benefits, and growth opportunities.