Head of Esports Performance - Berlin

As Head of Esports Performance within Fnatic’s Berlin operation, you'll help redefine and elevate competitive preparedness across our teams based out of Berlin (League of Legends and Valorant).

You'll spearhead the development of a long-term performance strategy, and drive high standards alongside the teams every day in our state-of-the-art Berlin performance facility that leads to consistently lifting trophies.

This is an opportunity to shape the competitive future of Fnatic and drive us toward the top of global esports performance, building a scalable, replicable performance framework and setting the standard for elite processes that can be echoed across our professional teams.

• Devise and communicate a clear vision for building, leading and continual growth of the esports performance environment in Berlin. Implement day-to-day routines and structures that drive elite performance and can be replicable across titles.
• Identify the most critical performance KPIs for each team, regularly measure these, and implement a system (e.g., dashboards) to track progress and ensure data-informed decision-making.
• Directly support the physical and mental readiness of our teams, addressing specific individual needs and ensuring they are fully prepared for high-stakes competition across international stages.
• Define and implement a comprehensive, scalable performance strategy tailored to Fnatic’s titles (initially League of Legends and Valorant).
• Oversee title support and coaching staff, directly assisting them to foster a winning, cohesive culture that permeates the entire performance environment.
• Oversee implementation of robust Individual Development Plans for all team members (coaches, players and support staff), setting clear performance objectives that clearly define a path to achieving sustained success.
• Manage performance coaching and support specialists; and nurture Berlin-based partnerships that enhance Fnatic’s access to top-tier performance resources across physical, mental, and analytical domains.
• Be responsible for upholding and fostering an athlete-centered approach to winning; championing welfare and safeguarding initiatives.
• Collaborate with coaches, central Pro-Gaming management and Fnatic Data & Insights staff to collect and analyse performance data, leveraging insights to enhance strategic decision-making and player development.
• Support recruitment processes when necessary from a performance perspective.
• Lead ad-hoc esports projects as defined by Pro-Gaming leadership.

• A proven ability to foster winning habits, optimise coaching practices, and deliver performance-enhancing interventions in elite team environments.
• Extensive experience coaching or mentoring individuals, setting up performance frameworks.
• A commitment to excellence and track record of association with competitive success at an elite level.
• A commitment to onsite presence in Berlin, continuously driving high standards and acting as a unifying force.
• A team-oriented approach, able to work collaboratively and influence critical strategic projects to prioritise success.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with high emotional intelligence; able to deal with complex issues sensitively and tactfully.
• Willingness to travel to esports events as required.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: #AlwaysFnatic

At Fnatic, we believe that a diverse mix of voices leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes for everyone. We strive to recruit and nurture an inclusive workforce who feel empowered every day to forge the future as part of the Black and Orange squad.

We know that applying for jobs can be daunting - but be assured that at Fnatic:

- Who you are, and how you identify has no impact on our selection process.

- We understand no candidate will tick 100% of what our job descriptions are seeking, so if you’re missing a point here or there, we still want to hear from you.

- We're happy to consider reasonable adjustments where needed to fully participate in Fnatic’s recruitment experience - just let us know.

About us

Fnatic is a global esports performance brand headquartered in London, laser-focused on seeking out, levelling up and amplifying gamers and creators. Our history is unparalleled. Founded in 2004, we are the most successful esports brand of the last decade, winning more than 200 championships across 30 different games.

Today, driven by our ability to advance esports performance, Fnatic is the channel through which the most forward-thinking brands communicate with young people. We deliver industry-leading content, experiences and activations globally with bases in Berlin, Belgrade, Tokyo among others. Our pros and creators generate hundreds of millions of watch hours, showcasing our global partners to an audience of millions of fans across our social platforms.

Forging the future is in our DNA. We pioneered the intersection of street culture and esports with merch collaborations, and continue to lead the industry with the quality of our pro wear and fan apparel. After launching in 2016, our award-winning esports equipment (comprising mice, keyboards, headsets and pads) has sold to hundreds of thousands of gaming enthusiasts who want to play better.

Gaming is the place where music, fashion, sport and technology come together, and Fnatic is leading the charge.