Talent Manager (Creative)

TL;DR

Talent Manager (Creative): Sourcing, vetting, and onboarding top creative talent to support high-performing ad campaigns with an accent on identifying A-players and managing talent pipelines. Focus on bridging the gap between creative leadership and external talent to ensure high-quality, on-brand performance output.

Location: Remote (Must work in EST business hours)

Salary: $1,200–$1,800 USD per month

Company

A tech-enabled growth firm combining performance marketing with proprietary AI tools to help DTC brands scale profitably.

What you will do

• Proactively source and shortlist high-level creative talent including editors, designers, and UGC creators.
• Conduct screening calls to assess skill sets, cultural fit, and communication capabilities.
• Manage the full talent acquisition lifecycle from initial outreach to onboarding.
• Collaborate with Creative Leadership to identify talent gaps and align on project deliverables and goals.
• Perform QC and QA on submitted content to ensure adherence to brand guidelines and campaign objectives.
• Utilize sourcing platforms such as Casting Networks, Billo, Fiverr, and Upwork to find high-quality talent.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as a Talent Manager or Creative Recruiter.
• Proven track record of identifying and hiring top-tier creative talent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for candidate interviews.
• Ability to assess creative portfolios, reels, and case studies.
• Proficiency with sourcing tools and spreadsheet organization for talent tracking.
• Availability to work during EST business hours (Mon-Fri).

Nice to have

• Experience with UGC or DTC brands.
• Familiarity with project-based and freelance creative hiring.
• Existing network within the creative, advertising, or content creation space.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% remote work environment.
• 20 paid vacation days per year.
• Paid bank holidays.
• Emergency sick leave allowance.