Senior Events Marketing Manager

Unity; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, and disability insurance

Stock ownership participation

Generous vacation & personal days

Commuter subsidy

Job summary

Unity, a global leader in real-time 3D development tools, seeks a seasoned senior event professional for a 4-6 month engagement focused on regional user events and select third-party programs. The role requires immediate impact, deep event lifecycle expertise, and a track record of managing complex logistics and large production partnerships.

You will own mid-stream planning for marquee events, negotiate with vendors, and oversee ROS, floorplans, and on-site staffing to ensure flawless delivery.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of proven experience in high-impact B2B events.
• Ability to manage complex logistics from Day 1 with minimal ramp-up.
• Proven track record sourcing and managing large-scale production and hospitality partners.
• Expert in ROS, floorplans, and technical production schedules.
• Fluent with Google Workspace and Splash or similar registration platforms.

Responsibilities

• Rapid execution: take ownership of mid-stream planning for major events like GDC, Unite, and other 1st party events.
• Vendor & sourcing: review contracts, negotiate with AV/production, F&B, rentals, and experiential partners; close gaps quickly.
• Operational rigor: build load-in/load-out schedules, run-of-show docs, and onsite staffing plans.
• Onsite leadership: potentially manage crews and troubleshoot live issues to ensure brand-standard delivery.

Skills

Event planning

Vendor management

Logistics

ROS planning

On-site leadership

Contractor mindset

Staffing & scheduling

Tools

Google Workspace

Splash

Job description

The Opportunity

We are looking for a seasoned, high-impact senior event professional to join our team for a 4-6 month engagement. This isn't a role for someone looking to learn the ropes; we need a "plug-and-play" professional who can immediately step in to drive planning and execution for our regional user events alongside other 3rd party events.

You will work in lockstep with our senior team to manage heavy-lift logistics, vendor relationships, and tight timelines. If you are an expert at navigating complex event ecosystems with zero ramp-up time, we want to talk.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Rapid Execution: Step into mid-stream planning for GDC, Unite and other 1st party events, taking immediate ownership of established timelines and project milestones, or creating them yourself.
• Vendor & Sourcing Command: Manage and negotiate with vendors across AV/production, F&B, rentals, and experiential builds. You will be expected to review existing contracts and close gaps in sourcing quickly.
• Operational Rigor: Build and maintain detailed load-in/load-out schedules, run-of-show documents, and onsite staffing plans.
• Onsite Leadership: Potentially onsite execution by managing crews, troubleshooting live issues, and overseeing logistics to ensure brand-standard delivery.

What We’re Looking For

• Immediate Domain Expertise: 7+ years of proven experience in high-impact B2B events (specifically large-scale global user conferences or roadshows).
• Zero Ramp-Up Ability: Deep familiarity with the event lifecycle, allowing you to manage complex logistics from Day 1 without extensive training.
• Advanced Vendor Management: A track record of sourcing and managing large-scale production and hospitality partners under tight deadlines.
• Logistical Mastery: Expert-level skill in developing ROS, floorplans, and technical production schedules.
• Tool Proficiency: Immediate fluency in Google Workspace and Splash (or similar registration platforms).
• Contractor Mindset: Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable jumping into a fast-moving environment mid-project.

Base Salary Range: We determine the base salary range for this role based on your primary work location:

Zone A: $55.10 – $82.60 USD/hour gross

Zone B: $62.21 – $93.37 USD/hour gross

Zone C: $69.95 – $104.95 USD/hour gross

This range reflects the anticipated base salary for this position. Beyond base salary, this role may be eligible for equity awards and participation in our company incentive plans (such as annual discretionary bonuses or sales commissions). The final offer amount will depend on several factors, including geographic location and the candidate’s relevant experience, professional background, and skill set.

Benefits

At Unity, we want our team members to thrive. We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support well-being and work-life balance.

Please note: Benefits eligibility, specific offerings, and coverage vary based on the country and employment status.

While specific benefits vary, here are some of the ways we strive to take care of our eligible team members globally:

• Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance
• Commute subsidy
• Employee stock ownership
• Competitive retirement/pension plans
• Generous vacation and personal days
• Support for new parents through leave and family-care programs
• Office food snacks
• Mental Health and Wellbeing programs and support
• Employee Resource Groups
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Training and development programs
• Volunteering and donation matching program

Life at Unity

Unity [NYSE: U] is the world's leading game engine, powering play for more than 3 billion consumers each month. The top mobile games in the world, the most played PC indie titles, the most innovative console games, and virtually all of the top XR and Web Games are developed, deployed, and grown in Unity. Unity also enables teams across industries like automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare to design, simulate, and collaborate in 3D — closing the gap between ideas and reality.