5+ years in talent management or creative staffing
Proven leadership in talent or recruiting functions
Extensive network of freelance creative talent
Strong grasp of design, animation, VFX, and CG
Experience in booking and negotiating with freelancers
Excellent interpersonal skills for relationship building
Highly organized with multitasking ability
Proactive and adaptable in a fast-paced setting
Comfortable working across LA and NY studios
Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
Responsibilities
Manage and mentor internal talent team members
Establish efficient talent management processes and best practices
Anticipate staffing needs based on project demands
Partner with leadership to address roster gaps
Grow a strong freelance artist network
Source and recommend freelance talent for projects
Negotiate with freelance artists and maintain a talent database
Oversee scheduling and allocation of internal and freelance talent
Partner closely with creative leadership to determine staffing needs
Make recommendations to optimize staffing efficiency
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
One Medical account
Company sponsored continued education
Peer bonus system
Generous PTO and sick leave
401(k) plan with company matching
Dog friendly work environment
Full Job Description
Brand New School is seeking a Senior Talent Manager to lead our talent department across our LA and NY studios.
This is a senior-level role for an experienced talent professional with 5+ years of experience in creative talent management and staffing. The ideal candidate has a strong network of freelance artists and a deep understanding of the creative industry, from design and animation to VFX, CG, illustration, and emerging creative disciplines.
The Senior Talent Manager will be responsible for ensuring BNS has the right talent, in the right place, at the right time. This includes managing our internal artist roster, sourcing and booking freelance talent, building and maintaining relationships with artists and representatives, negotiating rates and availability, and partnering closely with Producers, Executive Producers, and Heads of Production to staff projects effectively. Responsibilities Talent Strategy & Department Leadership
Manage, mentor, and develop internal Talent team members, providing direction, feedback, and support.
Establish and maintain efficient talent management processes, systems, and best practices.
Proactively anticipate staffing needs based on upcoming projects, studio bandwidth, and evolving creative capabilities.
Partner with leadership to identify gaps in our internal roster and develop strategies to address them.
Freelance Talent Management
Maintain and actively grow a strong network of freelance artists, including designers, art directors, animators, CG artists, VFX artists, illustrators, editors, and other creative specialists.
Source, vet, and recommend freelance talent based on project needs, creative fit, availability, budget, and experience level.
Negotiate rates, schedules, terms, and availability with freelance artists and representatives. As well as maintain an organized and up-to-date talent database and roster.
Stay current on emerging talent, new creative disciplines, and industry trends.
Staffing & Resource Management
Oversee scheduling and allocation of internal staff and freelance talent across projects in LA, UK, and NY.
Partner closely with Producers, Executive Producers, Heads of Production, Creative Directors, and Directors to determine staffing needs.
Make thoughtful staffing recommendations that maximize creative quality, efficiency, and artist fit while minimizing burnout.
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in talent management, creative staffing, or a related role within the creative industry.
Proven experience leading a talent, staffing, or recruiting function or team.
Extensive network of freelance creative talent with established relationships across multiple disciplines.
Strong understanding of the design, animation, VFX, CG, and broader creative production landscape.
Demonstrated experience booking freelance talent and negotiating rates, availability, and terms.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively with artists, producers, directors, representatives, and leadership.
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced creative environment.
Comfortable working across our LA and NY studios and within a hybrid work environment.
Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.
Benefits
Competitive salary
Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
