Job Description

Talent Manager - ILM London


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Job ID

10119970

Location

London, United Kingdom

Business

Industrial Light & Magic

Date posted

Apr. 24, 2025
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Job Summary:

Position Summary

We are looking for a Talent Manager who reflects the innovative spirit and collaborative mindset that define ILM.


The Talent Manager is responsible for managing the ILM artists within their designated department(s). This role also works closely with Producers, Studio Production Manager and others as appropriate to schedule artists to ensure considered casting as well as timely and efficient completion of projects.


The Talent Manager fosters a thriving studio culture by leading with intention, clarity, and integrity.

What You'll Do:

Manage a portfolio of artists; including day to day operational support and admin, absence management, compensation actions, next show opportunities, contract extensions etc Partners with the relevant HoD for casting, artist career development, performance reviews and other departmental initiatives. Works closely with Studio Production Manager on understanding capacity changes, to proactively identify and plan for work coming into the studio and to ensure maximum utilization of artists at all times. Communicate pro-actively with show leadership and creative supervision regarding overall project requirements, crewing needs (start / end dates) and project milestones, anticipating and flagging challenges as required Works collaboratively with SPM, Production, Supervisors and Recruitment to define and communicate ongoing recruitment requirements for assigned department Partners with HRBP to establish and maintain competitive employee engagement strategy (compensation, terms of employment) and Employee relations issues

What We're Looking For:

Demonstrable experience in an artist management / resource management function in post-production visual effects, animation or gaming Ability to build strong working relationships based on trust and mutual respect. Proactive and pragmatic approach to problem-solving with an ability to create process and useful data with ambiguous information Calm, "can-do" attitude with an emphasis on collaborative communication. Outstanding communication skills - able to adapt the message to the correct audience to ensure maximum engagement. A critical thinker who asks the right questions as well as providing answers.

This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work a minimum of 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home.

Closing Date: 1st May 2025


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