Talent Manager

Description

Summary: Seeking an experienced Talent Manager to source, vet, and onboard top creative talent for high-performing ad campaigns, UGC, and design. Highlights: 1. Join a fast-paced creative team 2. Build long-lasting relationships with top-tier talent 3. Shape creative output for leading brands **About the role:** We’re looking for an experienced Talent Manager to join our fast\-paced creative team. This person will be responsible for sourcing, vetting, and onboarding top creative talent to support high\-performing ad campaigns, UGC production, design, and more. You should have a keen eye for A\-players, an instinct for strong creative potential, and the communication skills to build long\-lasting relationships with top\-tier talent. **About us:** Advantage HQ is a tech\-enabled growth firm helping leading brands scale profitably and predictably. We combine full\-service performance marketing with proprietary tech, including: * A creator marketplace managing over 80,000 influencer partnerships monthly * An AI\-powered platform to streamline discovery, outreach, and whitelisting * Proven playbooks in influencer marketing, paid media, performance creative, and CRO We’re trusted by 200\+ high\-growth DTC brands across beauty, wellness, lifestyle, and health. Our team of 100\+ growth operators, analysts, and creatives manages over $500M in annual media spend and drives meaningful bottom\-line impact for our partners. **Responsibilities:** * Proactively source and shortlist A\-level creative talent (editors, designers, strategists, UGC creators, etc.) * Conduct screening calls to assess skill set, cultural fit, and communication capabilities * Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for ongoing and future project needs * Partner closely with Creative Leadership to identify talent gaps and hiring priorities * Have briefing calls with potential talent to clearly explain project deliverables, set expectations, and align on creative goals to ensure high\-quality, on\-brand output that drives performance * Manage and optimize the full talent acquisition process, from outreach to onboarding * Use spreadsheets to organize and track talent pools * QC and QA of submitted content to ensure it meets brand guidelines, creative standards, and campaign objectives before final delivery * Stay updated on creative industry trends and talent standards * Ensure a seamless and professional experience for all potential candidates * Using platforms like Casting Networks, Billo, Fiverr, Upwork, and other sourcing tools to find high\-quality talent. **Requirements** * 2\+ years of experience in a Talent Manager, Creative Recruiter, or similar role * Proven success in identifying and hiring top creative talent * Comfortable and confident on calls with candidates * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Strong organizational and time\-management skills * Experience working with creative teams * Ability to assess soft skills, cultural fit, and creative potential * Familiarity with creative portfolios, reels, and case studies * Knowledge of sourcing platforms like Casting Networks, Billo, Fiverr, Upwork, etc. **Nice to have** * Experience in UGC or DTC brands * Familiarity with freelance and project\-based creative hiring * Connections in the creative / advertising / content creation space **Compensation:** The compensation range is $1,200\-$1,800 USD a month based on the experience. *This role is a contracted role, candidates should be prepared to operate as self\-employed contractors.* **Additional details:** * 100% Remote * Work in EST business hours (Mon\-Fri) * 20 paid vacation days annually * Paid bank holidays * Emergency sick leave allowance spsRkIjBRL