We are looking for an experienced and passionate Esports Event Manager to plan, execute, and manage high-impact esports events, tournaments, and activations. This role demands a strategic leader who thrives in dynamic environments, has a deep understanding of the esports ecosystem, and is proficient in floor plan design, event logistics, and team coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Event Management: Lead the planning, execution, and post-event review of online and in-person esports events, tournaments, and brand activations.
• Floor Plan Design: Create detailed venue layouts and technical floor plans using tools like AutoCAD, SketchUp, or similar software to optimize space, flow, and functionality.
• Team & Vendor Coordination: Manage internal teams, production partners, contractors, and external vendors to ensure smooth delivery.
• Venue & Logistics Management: Coordinate with venues on site inspections, infrastructure requirements, load-in/load-out schedules, safety protocols, and on-ground logistics.
• Tournament Operations: Oversee competitive integrity, rule enforcement, broadcast integration, and match scheduling in partnership with tournament ops leads.
• Budget Oversight: Manage event budgets, ensuring cost-efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as a point of contact for sponsors, talent, partners, and internal stakeholders to align on event goals and expectations.
• Risk Management: Anticipate potential challenges, implement contingency plans, and ensure adherence to safety and compliance regulations.
• Post-Event Reporting: Analyze and report on event success, KPIs, feedback, and improvement points.

Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years of experience managing live and/or digital events, preferably in gaming or esports.
• Proficient in creating technical floor plans and layouts using event planning or architectural tools.
• Demonstrated experience leading event teams and executing events of various scales.
• Strong understanding of esports tournament formats, broadcasting, and production workflows.
• Excellent communication, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Available to travel and work flexible hours, including weekends, as needed.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in streaming or broadcast production.
• Familiarity with esports titles such as Mobile Legends Bang Bang, Street Fighter 6, Valorant, CS2, or Mobile games.
• CAD/SketchUp/Visio certification or advanced skills.
• Existing relationships with vendors and venues in the gaming/esports industry.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a fast-growing team at the forefront of esports and gaming entertainment.
• Work with passionate professionals and leading global brands.
• Opportunity to travel, shape memorable fan experiences, and innovate in the live-event space.