Director – Gifting and Uniforms – FIFA World Cup 26™
| Company | On Location |
|---|---|
| Location | Raleigh, NC, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience in premium gifting, brand merchandising, or event production.
- Strong creative vision combined with logistical and operational acumen.
- Proven experience managing large-scale programs for global events or luxury brands.
- Excellent vendor management and negotiation skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple timelines.
- Fluent in English; Spanish and/or French is a strong asset.
- Willingness to travel frequently across the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
Responsibilities
- Define the overall gifting strategy and concept in line with FIFA guidelines and brand positioning.
- Curate meaningful, high-quality gift selections tailored to different guest tiers and lounge types.
- Identify, negotiate, and contract with local and international suppliers and manufacturers.
- Lead the design and production of custom-branded gift items, including packaging and presentation.
- Develop a comprehensive logistics plan for gift storage, transport, inventory management, and timely delivery to all 16 stadiums.
- Collaborate closely with Lounge Managers and Logistics teams.
- Implement strict quality control processes across all gifting elements.
- Build and manage a team of Regional Gifting Coordinators to supervise operations in each host country.
- Manage budgets, vendor contracts, production timelines, and compliance requirements.
- Lead the creative development and functional design of hostess uniforms, ensuring they reflect FIFA brand standards while offering comfort, elegance, and practicality.
- Oversee the full production process, including material selection, sizing strategy, fittings, and quality control.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive distribution plan to ensure timely delivery of uniforms to all 16 stadiums across the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
- Establish and manage a partnership with a professional cleaning service provider in each country to ensure uniforms are properly laundered after each match day.
- Create and implement a post-event strategy for uniform collection, recycling, donation, or repurposing in a sustainable and responsible manner.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with major sporting or international cultural events.
- Background in luxury hospitality, production, or brand activations.