Operations Executive

HYROX is the worlds fastest-growing fitness race operating across five continents with a global community of athletes and partners. As we continue to scale across APAC we are expanding our event planning capabilities and are looking for talented individuals to join our Operations team focusing on Event Layout & Planning.

This role focuses on event layout design planning and optimisation across HYROX events in APAC.

You will collaborate closely with regional and global teams to translate operational requirements into clear efficient and scalable venue layouts covering:

• Racecourse design
  
• Athlete flow
  
• Spectator experience
  
• Partner activations
  

This is a planning-first role with most work done remotely. Occasional travel may be required for selected events to support on-site validation and continuous improvement.

• Create and refine event floorplans using CAD-based tools (e.g. AutoCAD SketchUp Vectorworks)
  
• Design and integrate key zones including:
  • Racecourse
    
  • Start/finish areas
    
  • Warm-up and recovery zones
    
  • Merchandise areas
    
  • Partner activations
    
• Ensure layouts are clear structured and scalable across different venue types
  

• Plan athlete and spectator flow to ensure safe efficient and engaging event experiences
  
• Support start wave configuration and capacity planning as events scale
  
• Translate operational inputs into practical layout solutions
  

• Partner with internal teams (Operations Race Management Commercial Merchandise Experience) to align layouts with functional requirements
  
• Incorporate sponsor and partner requirements while maintaining overall event flow
  

• Work within venue specifications guidelines and constraints to ensure feasibility
  
• Ensure layouts comply with local regulations safety standards and operational requirements
  

• Iterate layouts based on post-event learnings and feedback from on-ground teams
  
• Standardise best practices across events to improve efficiency and consistency
  

• Develop and maintain layout schematics flow maps and planning templates
  
• Build and manage a structured repository of layouts as a single source of truth
  
• Support the development of internal playbooks and guidelines
  

• Experience in event planning spatial design architecture engineering or related fields
  
  (Entry-level candidates with relevant academic or project experience are welcome)
  
• Proficiency in CAD or layout design tools (AutoCAD SketchUp Vectorworks or similar)
  
• Strong spatial thinking and attention to detail with the ability to translate concepts into practical layouts
  
• Comfortable working in a remote cross-regional environment with multiple stakeholders
  
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
  
• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines in a fast-paced environment
  
• Willingness to travel occasionally for key events (selective not frequent)
  
• Passion for sports fitness or live events is a plus
  
• Fluent in English; additional Asian languages are an advantage