Hot Topic · 3 weeks ago
Brand Experience and Events Manager
BoxLunch HQ - City of Industry, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expHot Topic & BoxLunch is seeking a Brand Experience & Events Manager to bring fandom to life through immersive experiences and brand activations. The role involves planning and executing major conventions and events while collaborating with various teams to ensure brand storytelling and operational excellence.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleMusicRetail
Responsibilities
Develop and support the planning, logistics, and on-site execution of BoxLunch and Her Universe convention activations, pop-ups, and brand experiences
Manage event timelines, production schedules, and deliverables across cross-functional teams and external partners
Coordinate shipping, setup, teardown, and post-event logistics in collaboration with operations and warehouse teams
Manage and track vendor quotes, invoices, and budgets to ensure events stay within scope and financial targets
Partner with Creative and Brand Marketing to ensure all events reflect the brand’s tone, look, and storytelling standards
Support development of event signage, consumer experiences, and premium giveaways that reflect brand positioning
Collaborate with Social and PR teams to align content capture, influencer engagement, and coverage opportunities
Work closely with licensors (Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm, etc.) to negotiate contracts and secure approvals for activations and assets
Support execution of partner activations and co-branded experiences, ensuring compliance with brand and legal guidelines
Assist in building post-event recaps, capturing KPIs, engagement metrics, and consumer insights
Maintain tracking of fan events, key learnings, and best practices to inform future planning
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in brand marketing, experiential, or event production
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Passion for pop culture, fandoms, and community engagement
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and project management tools (e.g., Asana, Workfront, Airtable)
Willingness to travel and work weekends for major conventions and events
Preferred
Experience in retail or entertainment industry
Company
Hot Topic
Hot Topic is a retail store that offers music and pop culture licensed apparel, accessories, and gifts.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (4)
2024 (12)
2023 (13)
2022 (9)
2021 (5)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2013-03-07Acquired
Leadership Team
Steve Vranes
CEO
Michael Yerkes
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-10-17
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