Talent Manager - ILM London

The Walt Disney Company; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

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Talent Manager - ILM London

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Job ID: 10119970

Location: London, United Kingdom

Business: Industrial Light & Magic

Date posted: April 24, 2025

Job Summary:

Position Summary

We are seeking a Talent Manager who embodies the innovative spirit and collaborative mindset that define ILM.

The Talent Manager will oversee the management of ILM artists within their designated departments. This role involves collaboration with Producers, Studio Production Managers, and other stakeholders to schedule artists, ensuring effective casting and timely project completion.

The Talent Manager promotes a positive studio culture by leading with clarity, integrity, and purpose.

What You’ll Do:

1. Manage a portfolio of artists, including operational support, absence management, compensation, career development, contract extensions, and project opportunities.
2. Collaborate with Heads of Department on casting, artist development, performance reviews, and departmental initiatives.
3. Work with the Studio Production Manager to understand capacity, plan workloads, and optimize artist utilization.
4. Communicate proactively with show leadership and creative teams regarding project needs, crewing, milestones, and potential challenges.
5. Partner with Recruitment and Production teams to define and communicate ongoing hiring needs.
6. Coordinate with HR to maintain employee engagement strategies and address employee relations issues.

What We’re Looking For:

1. Experience in artist or resource management within post-production, visual effects, animation, or gaming.
2. Strong relationship-building skills based on trust and respect.
3. Proactive problem-solving skills with the ability to create processes and analyze data amid ambiguity.
4. Calm, collaborative attitude with excellent communication skills adaptable to different audiences.
5. Critical thinking and inquisitiveness to ask the right questions and provide solutions.

This role is Hybrid, requiring a minimum of 2 days per week on-site at a designated location, with occasional remote work.

Closing Date: May 1, 2025

Learn More About Us:

• Our Latest News: How Story Drives Everything We Do
• Challenging the Impossible: Our Projects
• Inside ILM: Our World of Stories

Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is a premier visual effects company serving the film, commercial, and attraction industries. With over 325 films and contributions to top box office hits, ILM continues to lead in visual effects, VR, AR, and immersive cinema.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company is a global leader in entertainment and media, with segments including Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. With a history dating back to the 1920s, Disney creates stories and experiences loved worldwide, operating in over 40 countries with a diverse workforce.

This position is with ILM (UK) Ltd., part of Industrial Light & Magic.

ILM (UK) Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without regard to age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics. Disney fosters an inclusive culture where diverse ideas and perspectives drive innovation.

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