Talent & Casting Lead

TN United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Talent and Casting Lead to join their creative team. This pivotal role involves coordinating campaign shoots, managing budgets, and sourcing exceptional talent. You will be the glue that connects various departments, ensuring high-quality visual assets that reflect the brand's vision. If you have a passion for casting and thrive in fast-paced environments, this is your chance to make a significant impact while working with top talent in the industry. Join a company that values creativity and offers growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a creative role within an in-house team or agency.
• Extensive knowledge of photographic processes and creative talent.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the flow of information through the photography studio.
• Source and book models and talent for campaigns.

Skills

Casting and Production

Negotiation Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Experience in Creative Role

Knowledge of Photography Processes

Job description

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We areThe Very Groupand we’re here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That’s why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options onVery.co.ukto help them say yes to the things they love. We’re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing.

Due to the exciting expansion of Hello Studio—The Very Group's recently launched internal creative agency—we’re on the lookout for an exceptional Talent and Casting Lead to join our team.

If you’re a powerhouse creative with a passion for discovering and working with incredible talent, there’s never been a better time to join us.

About the role.

As our Talent & Casting Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless execution of campaign shoots for our internal creative team. Acting as the glue between departments, you’ll coordinate the delivery of high-quality visual assets across all product areas, ensuring every project reflects our brand’s vision.

From sourcing the perfect talent to managing budgets and production logistics, you’ll be at the forefront of bringing our creative ideas to life. With your expert eye for casting and your knack for building strong relationships, you’ll ensure we work with the best in the industry while maintaining a cost-conscious approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the rapid flow of information through the photography studio to ensure smooth operations.
• Manage day-to-day production duties, liaising with external production companies, model, and talent agencies.
• Source and book best-in-class models and talent, ensuring alignment with our brand strategy across campaigns, in-house retail media, and Very aligned projects.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with agencies and models, ensuring a best-in-class booking experience with model welfare as a top priority.
• Apply expert-level casting and negotiation skills to continually elevate the quality of talent within budget constraints.
• Identify opportunities to enhance booking processes, confidently addressing challenges as they arise.
• Support creative teams with pre-shoot planning and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Organise production requirements for both internal and external shoots, including talent bookings and shoot confirmations.
• Maintain open and continuous communication with internal teams to align timings and deliverables.
• Collaborate with the studio manager and external production to ensure all lighting and video equipment is prepped and ready for shoots.

About you.

You’re a creative powerhouse with a passion for casting and production. You thrive in fast-paced environments and have a proven track record of delivering high-quality outputs while managing budgets effectively. Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Significant experience in a creative role within an in-house team, agency, or photographic studio environment.
• Extensive knowledge of moving image and stills photographic processes, as well as creative talent and resources.
• A deep understanding of the modelling industry, with previous casting and model booking experience.
• Exceptional organisational, administrative, and time management skills.
• Strong collaboration and prioritisation abilities, with the flexibility to adapt to change.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• A team player who remains calm under pressure, with a cost-conscious approach and a commitment to delivering excellence.

How to apply

Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions.

What happens next?

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you’re successful so keep an eye on your emails! We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we’re a good match, we’ll share your CV with the hiring manager to review, and then be in touch to move to the interview process. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person and remotely. We will always look to make the adjustments you need to bring your best self to interview.

For this role after meeting our Talent Acquisition Team you can expect a 2 stage process.

First Stage - 45 minute video interview which will consist of exploring your experience and portfolios in more depth and an opportunity for you to find out more about the role and the team.

Second Stage - A one-hour formal task based interview where you can expect both competency and technical questions.

If you'd like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here.

Equal opportunities

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.