Venue Manager; Stadiums

The Look Company specializes in providing world‑class visual engagement solutions for sport, retail, and commercial clients around the globe. We are a high‑energy, fast‑paced organization that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and results. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a driven individual to help lead our production efforts and support our expanding operations.

At The Look Company, we value creativity, teamwork, and a can‑do spirit. With offices in Canada, USA, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, we offer the chance to grow with a global company that rewards initiative, supports professional development, and fosters a culture of belonging and excellence.

Full‑time, contract (May‑July 2026)

Toronto, ON | Miami, FL | Seattle, WA | Boston, MA | Los Angeles, CA | San Francisco, CA | Vancouver, BC | Philadelphia, PA | East Rutherford, NJ

Candidates are required to be local to venue; no relocation, transportation or housing allowances are provided. Applicants must have valid working rights in Canada and/or the United States.

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Venue Manager to support the planning, coordination, and execution of dressing and signage for the FIFA World Cup 2026. This role oversees daily venue operations, manages installation leads, ensures compliance with client requirements, and serves as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and internal project teams. The Venue Manager ensures that all branding, way finding, and signage elements are delivered safely, on schedule, and to the highest standard, while providing exceptional client service.

• Oversee all dressing and signage operations within the stadium, from installation planning through de‑rig.
• Maintain a constant on‑site presence during installation, event time, and de‑rig phases.

• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed venue‑specific schedules, including installation timelines, access plans, and resource allocations.
• Coordinate with installation leads to plan daily work activities, sequencing, and operational readiness.
• Track progress against milestones and proactively adjust plans to maintain schedule integrity.

• Act as the primary venue‑level liaison for FIFA, stadium management, and other partner and subcontractors
• Facilitate regular coordination meetings, providing clear updates, decisions, and action tracking.
• Ensure all client requirements, approvals, and change requests are captured, validated, and implemented.

• Maintain a venue‑specific risk and issue register, ensuring timely escalation and mitigation.
• Identify operational challenges early and implement corrective actions to protect schedule and quality.
• Manage change requests, assessing impacts on scope, cost, and timelines, and communicating implications to project leadership.
• Collaborate with installation leads to develop detailed installation methodologies, access strategies, and safety plans.
• Ensure all materials, equipment, and resources are available on time and in the correct locations.
• Monitor installation quality and compliance with technical specifications, brand guidelines, and venue regulations.

• Produce daily reports, progress updates, and incident logs for internal and client distribution.
• Maintain accurate records of installation progress, changes, and approvals.
• Support the preparation of post‑event reporting, lessons learned, and close‑out documentation.

• Ensure all dressing and signage elements are fully installed, tested, and event‑ready ahead of key operational deadlines.
• Coordinate with other functional areas (broadcast, security, ceremonies, transport, etc.) to ensure seamless integration.
• Support venue operations during event time, managing dressing change out scope, responding quickly to issues, damage, or last‑minute requests.

• Support a collaborative, solutions oriented environment across the project team.
• Uphold The Look Company’s values and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Represent the company…