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Funko

Location:
United States, Everett

Category:
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Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

73600.00 - 92000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Event Manager provides strategic leadership in the planning, execution, staff utilization, and resource optimization for Funko events. This role upholds Funko’s commitment to exceptional fan experiences and service standards while driving cross-departmental communication and collaboration. The Senior Event Manager leads large-scale, high-impact productions, partnering with internal teams, vendors, and external stakeholders to deliver seamless, memorable events.

Job Responsibility:

Partner with internal teams to develop detailed floor plans, build drawings, and event guides for on-site execution
Independently manage and oversee all components of large-scale events and experiential campaigns
Demonstrate leadership, expertise, management, and consultation skills when conducting business with vendors and team members
Anticipate potential risks and implement proactive solutions to ensure successful event delivery
Manage high volumes of work while maintaining accuracy, quality, and adherence to deadlines
Actively contribute to project team meetings to review progress, address challenges, and align on solutions
Ensure adherence to Funko’s best practices, policies, and operational standards across all event functions
Delegate responsibilities effectively to staff at multiple levels and monitor progress toward objectives
Conduct regular check-ins with team members, providing clear expectations, constructive feedback, and performance recognition
Create post-event evaluations to assess outcomes, capture learnings, and identify areas for continuous improvement
Actively contribute to departmental meetings, training sessions, and cross-functional initiatives

Requirements:

3+ years of experience in convention and large-scale event operations
Experience with creative brand activation
Experience supervision and providing direction to brand ambassadors
Proven track record of budgeting, timelines, and operational efficiencies for events
Experience providing on-site event support
Demonstrated success working cross-functionally and in vendor/partner management
Excels in understanding who the Funko Fan is, what they want, and how to make the intended experience come to life for all
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate risks and implement solutions
Excellent communication, influencing, and consensus-building abilities
Adept at developing and recommending process improvements to drive efficiency and effectiveness
Highly organized, proactive, and able to work on multiple projects under tight deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build productive relationships across levels and functions
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
advanced skills in Excel required
Familiarity with project management tools and systems preferred
Ability to travel domestically up to 20–30% of the time
Likes to have fun!

What we offer:

competitive compensation package with full benefits
401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company
creative work environment

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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