Talent Manager

Industrial Light & Magic; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Light & Magic in India is seeking a Talent Manager to lead artist management within designated department(s), coordinating with Senior Talent Managers/Director of Talent, Producers and the Studio Production Manager to schedule artists for timely project delivery and to foster a thriving studio culture.

You will manage day-to-day operations, develop resource models, coordinate casting and career development, monitor crew utilization, and partner with HR, Recruitment and show leadership

Qualifications

• Experience in an artist management or resource management function in post-production VFX, animation or gaming.
• Ability to build strong working relationships based on trust.
• Proactive and pragmatic approach to problem-solving with an ability to create process and useful data.
• Focus on a strategic approach with calm, collaborative communication.
• Understanding up- and downstream needs of stakeholders including Production, CG Artists, Recruitment and HR.
• Anticipates risks and develops alternatives with key stakeholders.
• Proven analytical skills and effective scheduling and time management.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of artists; day-to-day operations, admin, absence management, and contracts.
• Develop and maintain current and future resource models based on show requirements.
• Partner with the relevant HOD for casting, artist development and performance reviews.
• Work with Studio Production Manager to understand capacity and plan work flow.
• Maintain crew utilization overview using departmental tracking systems.
• Communicate project requirements, milestones and crewing needs with show leadership.
• Define recruitment requirements with HR and Recruitment for assigned department.
• Collaborate with HRBP to maintain competitive employee engagement and terms.
• Escalate people issues with Sr Talent Manager/Director of Talent as needed.
• Attend weekly CG Status and other department meetings to align crewing needs.
• Handle special projects on an ongoing basis.

Skills

artist management

resource management

scheduling

communication skills

analytical skills

stakeholder management

problem-solving

data analysis

team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Google Suite

Job description

Position Summary

The Talent Manager is responsible for managing the ILM artists within their designated department(s). This role also works closely with Senior Talent Managers/Director of Talent, 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.

Job Requirements

Job Description

Position Summary

The Talent Manager is responsible for managing the ILM artists within their designated department(s). This role also works closely with Senior Talent Managers/Director of Talent, 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
• Develops and maintains current and future resource need models as required based on input from show project teams and other sources.
• 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.
• Maintains overview of crew utilisation using established departmental production management and tracking systems.
• 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
• Working closely with the Sr Talent Manager(s)/ Director of Talent and HR when people issues arise and escalating these effectively.
• Through weekly CG Status meetings and department specific meetings, maintains regular contact with Shows to ensure that crewing needs are met.
• Special projects as needed on an on-going basis as assigned

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
• Focus on strategic approach with the ability to address unexpected challenges in stride; calm, "can-do" attitude with an emphasis on collaborative communication.
• Demonstrates awareness of up- and downstream needs of stakeholders, including Production, CG Artists, and support teams (Recruitment, HR)
• Anticipates risks / challenges and pro-actively develops alternatives with key stakeholders
• Proven analytical skills, effective scheduling and time management abilities
• A critical thinker who asks the right questions as well as providing answers.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Suite
• Excellent administrative, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)

Disclaimer

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