Director, Play & Events
Disney Lorcana
- Location: Seattle
- Working time: Full Time
- Job level: Professionals
- Place of work: Hybrid
- Department: Marketing & Sales
- Start date: 4/5/2025
We at Ravensburger are both a truly global company and a family. As a bunch full of different characters and personalities with heart and a passion for achieving our goals together, we offer a great range of entertainment for children and families. What drives us forward? A shared sense of purpose. Together we are working on creating something meaningful - pure fulfillment for your career!
This is what we need you for
- Provide strategic and executional leadership of all Disney Lorcana TCG play & event programs for every type of player, including the premier play ecosystem (Challenges, Worlds), store play programs (launch events, weekly play programs, store championships), acquisition activations (demos, sampling, conventions), and other play & events programs
- Nurture a team of play & events professionals to grow in their roles and their careers
- Manage the play & events budget, including planning, tracking, and optimization of spends
- Clearly and timely communicate play & event program strategy and executional details to internal stakeholders, regional teams, event partners, and players
- Own and deliver internal presentations and reports analyzing play & event program results and business impact
- Provide on-site and on-call event support for operational execution, including on the weekends events are scheduled
- Educate, train, and coach your team and partners on general play & events best practices and Disney Lorcana specific program strategies and implementation
- Collaborate across the central Disney Lorcana marketing, product, and brand teams and the Ravensburger regional teams on go-to-market plans to ensure a seamless and integrated fan experience
- Research and synthesize trends in the play & events space and be the expert on our competitors
- Be a steward of Ravensburger’s mission and model our values
- Travel is expected from 10-25%, including international travel
This is what you can score highly with
- 10+ years of hands-on experience designing and managing play & event programs for global gaming brands including events with thousands of players, preferably in the TCG space
- Experience managing budgets of $5-10M+
- 5+ years of people management experience of direct teams of 5-10
- Proven success in leading cross-functional teams through influence and mutual trust
- Able to craft and deliver presentations on program strategy, implementation details and results, as well as on industry trends and best practices
- Experience working internationally with colleagues, partners, and players
- Passion for TCGs and an affinity for Disney
- Existing Disney Lorcana TCG knowledge or an eagerness to deeply learn
- Strong collaborator who is comfortable having vigorous and positive debate, works to find win-win solutions, and ultimately pulls teams together with an inspiring vision and timely and clear communication
- Test-and-learn innovator who combines best practices, data, insights, and intuition
- Naturally curious, seeks to learn from others, and listens to understand
Your Benefits
Secure your future
You can defer up to an annual maximum based on current year IRS regulations. If you're 50 or older, you can make a “catch-up” contribution based on allowable IRS regulations.
- Safe Harbor: Get a 100% match on the first 4% of your elective deferral per payroll period with True-up.
- Immediate Vesting: Enjoy 100% immediate vesting from day one.
Stay healthy, stay happy!
Join us and enjoy peace of mind with our comprehensive coverage tailored just for you! You get a top-notch health package with UnitedHealthcare. Medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions are all covered. Plus, 100% in-network preventive care.
Support association
Our support association enables us to provide financial assistance to our employees in case they find themselves in a sudden emergency or unexpectedly have to bear extraordinary burdens.
Parental Leave
New parents get 8 weeks paid leave for moms and 4 weeks for dads. Birth, adoption, or placement of a child. Time to bond!
The annual salary for this position ranges from $130,000. to $150,000. in accordance with state regulations. We offer comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, 401(k), and paid time off.
Your way to Ravensburger
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Recruiting Team Ravensburger North America
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Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
At Ravensburger North America, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We believe that diversity enriches our organization and fuels innovation and creativity, enabling us to deliver exceptional products and experiences to our customers.
If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us directly, and we will work to support your needs.