Cosplay Lead, DreamHack Festival Dallas
ESL FACEIT GROUP, United States
Job Description
At ESL FACEIT Group, we bring moments of magic and provide thrills to hundreds of millions of people, every single day. We pride ourselves having enabled and empowered the global esports industry for more than two decades, aligned with our core mission We create worlds beyond gameplay where players and fans become community. Our passion, craft and DNA are aligned to create and shape the world of esports, gaming tournaments, leagues, events and holistic ecosystems through our millions of players, fans, heroes, as well as through our people, and culture. This is one of many reasons why EFG is a magical workplace, where anything is possible, and where you will thrive and experience a game-changing career.
DreamHack creates an arena where you can come to connect, explore, win, play a part, and be yourself through a gaming lifestyle experience. Our immersive gaming festivals feature everything gaming under one roof and the community is invited to experience our LAN parties, top tier amp; grassroots esports, see the best cosplayers and their works, meet their favorite content creators, and enjoy everything from arts, screenings, and live music, to the latest games in our expo.
Requirements
Description
DreamHack Dallas is held May 31 - June 02, 2024 at Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Centre, Dallas, Texas.
We are looking for a Cosplay Lead to assist the DreamHack Dallas Product Manager of Community amp; Associations in all products, with a focus on cosplay.
This is a temporary position for a period of approximately 3 months, from 1st of March to June 14th, as your role will be focused on our DreamHack event taking place in Dallas, May 31- June 2,2024.
What you'll do
Pre-Event
- Post 3x times a week on DHCosplay Twitter and DreamHackCosplay Instagram accounts (these can be identical posts, no need to double up on work!);
- Share a couple posts to IG stories from different cosplay groups, our cosplay guests, our judges, our competitors etc;
- Feel free to reach out to accepted competitors to post / highlight them as being accepted for the competition coordinated with marketing;
- Answer DMs 1x a week on each Cosplay social media account related to DreamHack Atlanta Cosplay;
- Announce cosplay guests amp; judges on DreamHack Cosplay accounts, working with Joana on timing and coordinating with guests;
- Accept cosplayers for pre-registration based on accepting a variety of skill levels, confirming they are legitimate cosplayers (and not just after a free ticket) and have a good reputation for following the rules!
- Communicate with competing Cosplayers to answer questions and confirm competition schedule;
- Communicate with Cosplay guests to coordinate load in, set up, logistics questions;
- Communicate with Cosplay crew to set schedule and handle basic training;
- Able to communicate and work with all product managers when needed;
- Assist in creating, producing, and running a cosplay Drag Show;
- Assist in product sorting through guest (cosplay) submissions;
- Assist in product sorting through cosplay competition submissions;
- Assist in executing communication from acceptance through completed of competition;
- Assist in planning and curating meet-ups for cosplay AND other communities;
- Assist in curating cosplay parade;
- Assist in creation of Cosplay Corner, longe, and meet amp; greets;
- Including meet amp; greet schedules for cosplayers;
- Assist in various other needs for other Camp;A products;
During Event
- Manage Cosplay Crew;
- Assist cosplay guests and judges with logistics, food vouchers etc;
- Ensure all cosplay activations run smoothly;
- Ensure Cosplay Championship runs smoothly;
- Help run and product Cosplay Drag Show;
- Make use of Cosplay crew to assist with Cosplay themed workshops and panels;
- Ensure a safe and supportive cosplay lounge for all attending cosplayers, guests, and handlers;
- Assist in various needs for other Camp;A products as needed;
What you'll need
- 3+ years of cosplay events knowledge (preferably cosplay competitions and general event knowledge);
- Experience working fast-paces events;
- Knowledgeable about Dallas cosplay community, and well connected in that community;
- Experience working with hired talent, guests, judges;
- Ability to manage staff under pressure, and communicate with all stakeholders effectively;
- Strong organizational skills;
- Passionate for cosplay, gaming, and pop-culture;
Benefits
Temporary position for our DreamHack event in Dallas;
Paymentrate $6,000 - $8k000/contract/event