Organized Play Store Specialist - Fantasy Flight Games
Roseville, MN, US, 55113
Fantasy Flight Games (FFG) is a pioneering publisher of hobby board and card games, including trademarked Living Card Games®. Established in 1995, FFG has earned a reputation for its epic themes, immersive gameplay, and top-level components. Many of FFG’s most popular titles are based on beloved licenses such as Star Wars™, Marvel, J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, and George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire. In addition, FFG has its own iconic universes such as Arkham Horror Files, Terrinoth Legends, and Twilight Imperium. Throughout the course of the studio’s rich history, FFG has published games in over thirty languages and distributed to more than fifty territories. Fantasy Flight Games is a subsidiary of Paris-based Asmodee Group, a leading global publisher of tabletop games.
Job Summary
The Organized Play Store Specialist is responsible for overseeing the growth and the successful execution of Star Wars Unlimited (SWU) Organized Play events, trade show appearances, and tournament management services worldwide with a very strong emphasis on the grassroot activities in LGS (Local Game Stores). This role requires collaboration with Distribution Units (DUs), third-party partners, and stores to ensure that all major events and programs are delivered effectively.
What will your role involve
- In collaboration with the OP Team, develop a data-driven and experience-driven strategy to grow the OP Program for SWU in LGS worldwide.
- Ensure the execution of all grassroot activities at LGS level as strategized, with the rest of the OP team and the DUs.
- Contribute with the rest of the OP Team to the successful execution of all major Star Wars Unlimited Organized Play events, including sector qualifiers, regional qualifiers, and the galactic championship, in collaboration with DUs and third-party partners.
- Collaborate with Melee.gg staff to ensure high-quality digital tournament management services for players and retailers.
- Identify flaws and areas for improvement in the OP Program through personal observations, stakeholder feedback and retailer sentiment.
- Work with the OP team to make continuous improvements to the program.
- This position requires the ability to travel domestically and internationally, with sometimes up to 30% of time spent traveling in a month.
- All other duties as assigned.
What do you bring
Position Skills & Qualifications
- Visionary or strategic mindset.
- Proven experience in organized play (OP), especially as a Tournament Organizer using digital tools for tournament management.
- Experience in project management for large-scale OP events or trade shows.
- Strong Familiarity with Star Wars Unlimited as a player or judge.
- Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Team player with the ability to work effectively across various teams and partners.
- Willingness to travel and work weekends during shows.
- Solid logistics expertise, particularly in OP events and in-store play.
- Ability to propose strategic improvements based on leadership vision and feedback.
Experience/Education
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience.
- Proven track record in managing organized play (OP) events and programs in Local Game Stores.
- Strong Familiarity with Star Wars Unlimited (SWU) and community gaming events.
- Experience with logistics and event coordination preferred.
Hesitant to apply because you don’t have all the experience or qualifications listed? Let us decide! The right candidate doesn’t always match up perfectly on paper. We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences bring fresh ideas and innovation to our team. If you’re passionate about this role and believe your unique background and skills could contribute to our mission, we’d love to hear from you!
Why join us
- 22 Days of PTO Annually
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- Competitive 401K Match
- Paid Parental Leave
- 2 Paid Volunteer Days Off
- Flexible & Hybrid Schedules
- Extensive Game Discounts
- $250 Annually in Game Bucks
- Career Growth & Development
- Mental Health Programs
- Virtual Healthcare Options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
Our Commitment
Asmodee’s purpose is Bringing People Together. To us that means all kinds of people, no matter their perceived differences.
We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels empowered to show up as their full and authentic selves. We seek to support our diverse community of players by creating representative gaming experiences that celebrate a variety of backgrounds, skills, and views. Diversity and Inclusion fuels our creativity and promotes internal and external equity which allows us to continue in our efforts to bring people together around the game table. Games are for everyone.
Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis