Art Director – FIFA World Cup 26™

1 Month ago • 7-10 Years • Events • $97,500 PA - $130,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As Art Director for the FIFA World Cup 26™ Official Hospitality program, you'll drive creative solutions, overseeing campaign development and execution. Responsibilities include directing campaign concepts, ensuring brand authenticity, collaborating with designers and copywriters, defining visual direction, and working with cross-functional teams. You'll develop innovative solutions, maintain creative integrity, communicate effectively, manage multiple projects, and mentor designers. The role requires a strong understanding of marketing platforms and a passion for soccer and the FIFA World Cup.
Must have:
  • 7-10 years art direction experience
  • Strong portfolio (visual design, typography, illustration)
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
  • Campaign strategy and concepting experience
  • Excellent partnership and communication skills
Good to have:
  • Motion graphics/video editing skills
  • Bilingual (French/Spanish)
  • Knowledge of FIFA marketing/hospitality regulations

Job Details

Who We Are:

On Location is a premium experience provider, offering world class hospitality, ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production, and travel management across sports, entertainment, and fashion. From unrivaled access for corporate clients to guests looking for fully immersive experiences at marquee events, On Location is the premier and official service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (Paris 2024, Milano Cortina 2026, LA 2028), NFL, NCAA, UFC and PGA of America, and numerous musical artists and festivals. The company also owns and operates a number of unique and exclusive experiences, transforming the most dynamic live events into a lifetime of memories. On Location is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.

THE ROLE 

As the Art Director, you will play a central role in driving the ideation and execution of creative solutions, ensuring each project aligns with strategic goals. Your core responsibilities will include overseeing the development and direction of campaign concepts through all stages of the process, ensuring they authentically represent and strengthen the brand identity of the FIFA World Cup 26™ Official Hospitality program and its initiatives. Reporting to the Creative Director you will collaborate with copywriters, graphic designers, and motion designers to craft compelling, meaningful brand experiences. In this role, you will play a key part in defining the visual and artistic direction of the hospitality program, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver engaging and influential creative work that connects and inspires action with our audience. 

 

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

  • Develop and execute innovative creative solutions that align with key business goals and objectives. 

  • Maintain a high standard of creative integrity across all communications with both internal and external teams. 

  • Clearly communicate the intent of creative concepts and proposed solutions. 

  • Take projects from iteration to execution with minimal supervision.  

  • Develop a strong and collaborative environment with cross functional partners. 

  • Oversee and prioritize multiple projects to meet established deadlines. 

  • Prepares creative ideas and fresh approaches to each project. 

  • Thoroughly review creative briefs to assess project requirements. 

  • Constantly study and find innovative ways to connect with our audience. 

  • Demonstrate a strong, strategic understanding of various marketing platforms, including social media, web, out-of-home, event activations and print. 

  • Manage and mentor designers, fostering an inclusive and inspiring environment 

 

WHO YOU ARE 

  • Entrepreneurial in spirit, continually presenting new ideas and best practices. 

  • 7-10 years of creative and art direction experience at an advertising and branding agency preferred. 

  • Have a passion for sports, in particular soccer and the FIFA World Cup. 

  • Experience working in the sports industry along with an understanding of the hospitality and events space. 

  • Strong portfolio demonstrating art direction in visual design, typography, and illustration. Photography, motion, video, campaign storytelling direction experience. 

  • Empathetic and curious, allowing for a deeper understanding of audience needs. 

  • Skilled at managing a high volume of work within tight timelines. 

  • Strong conceptual thinker and designer. 

  • Experience in campaign strategy and concepting. 

  • Team-oriented with excellent partnership skills and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities. 

  • Proficiency in design software, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) is a MUST.  

  • Proactive, hands-on approach with a readiness to take on various marketing tasks to support the team and business as needed. 

  • Clear communicator, both verbally and visually. 

  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a dynamic environment. 

 

GOOD TO HAVE 

  • Knowledge of motion graphics and video editing software (e.g., After Effects, Premiere Pro). 

  • Bilingual or multilingual proficiency (especially French and/or Spanish). 

  • Knowledge of FIFA regulations and standards related to marketing and hospitality. 
     
     

Join us in crafting visually striking and impactful stories for the FIFA World Cup 26™ Official Hospitality program by utilizing your creative skills and passion for soccer. Apply today to be part of the excitement!

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices.  

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the range 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.  Endeavor 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 Range Minimum:

$97,500 annually

Hiring Range Maximum:

$130,000 annually

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About The Company

On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality. We offer official 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, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, New York Fashion Week and more. An official partner and/or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (Paris 2024, Milano Cortina 2026, LA 2028), NFL, NCAA, UFC and PGA of America, and numerous musical artists and festivals, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences. On Location is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company. On Location is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a inclusive workplace environment. Visit onlocationexp.com/careers to explore.

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