Manager, Design - Event & Hospitality Delivery

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.

TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.



THE ROLE

This position supports our “Core Team” serving NFL, NCAA, UFC, WWE, and PGA of America. The Design Manager develops and manages project schedules and workflows for design deliverables. Working closely with both the design and production teams, this role ensures projects progress efficiently through established processes across the full project lifecycle from ideation and quoting to design, approval, production, and installation.

Company policy requires at least 4 days per week in office, Fridays you may work from home.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Develop and manage project schedules and workflow across multiple projects for full-time and freelance design staff to ensure accuracy through completion and delivery.

· Manage the asset production process with internal creatives, client and IP stakeholders, and external production partners

· Ensure the accuracy of sizing, materials, and installation methods throughout the design team's tracking documentation

· Organize client assets within our file management systems

· Follow all necessary Event Production Department procedures and processes including: expense reports, quote sheets, time keeping, invoice processing, temp hire and independent contractor agreements.

Travel

Must be adaptable with work and travel schedule, and be available to travel for work, which may include extended work hours during nights, weekends, and holidays. This position will require less than 10% travel.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the employee's activities, duties, or responsibilities for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in relevant field

· 3+ years of experience in design, project, or event management

· Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel

· Strong interpersonal skills

· Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and time management

· Ability to think globally about the department or project as a whole

Top applicants will also possess:

· Experience working on Large-scale events or experiential marketing

· Familiarity with or experience around fabrication shops, print shops, or environmental graphic production processes and specifics.

· Ability to understand CAD drawings, layouts, and floor plans

· Knowledge of Smartsheet, FileMaker, Hightail, or similar

· Basic proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud

CORE VALUES

As the leading experiences company in the world, we strive to be the most innovative and passionate — the best of the best. We uphold these values in our quest for excellence:

· out ahead: We move with boldness and urgency, taking smart, calculated risks to push boundaries and lead the future of sports and entertainment. We play to win, driven by the relentless spirit of a challenger and the discipline of a champion.

· oh sh*t! content and experiences: Excellence is our baseline. Whether we’re creating content, delivering unforgettable moments, or enabling them from behind the scenes, we bring passion, energy, and precision to everything we do. Everyone contributes to the impact—on our fans, our businesses, and each other.

· one unstoppable team: We’re one team—driven by purpose, not divided by silos or egos. Collaboration is our competitive edge: we share openly, support consistently, and win and lose together to amplify our impact and strengthen our culture.

· open minded: We lead with curiosity—always open to learning from one another and valuing different voices and ideas. Embracing a range of experiences and perspectives allows bold ideas to flow more freely, and that’s when great work happens.

· own the outcome: We own our actions and outcomes—following through, holding ourselves to a high standard, and earning trust through consistency and delivery. We play it straight—we do what’s right, even when no one’s watching, because integrity wins every time

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and 401k plan.

On Location is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.





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:

$58,575 annually(minimum will not fall below the applicable State/local minimum salary thresholds)


Hiring Rate Maximum:

$78,100 annually



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