Talent and Styling Manager

eko; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium health, dental and vision insurance

100% employer-covered medical and dental premiums

Mental Health and Wellness Resources

Flexible Time Off

Daily Shift Meal Provided

Daily meals

Job summary

An innovative e-commerce startup is seeking a Talent and Styling Manager to oversee the HMUW department. The ideal candidate will manage casting logistics, coordinate schedules, and maintain styling standards. With over 5 years of experience required, this mid-senior level role is based on-site in Northwest Arkansas and offers a dynamic work environment in a fast-paced setting, supporting cutting-edge productions. The company provides comprehensive benefits including health insurance and flexible time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in talent management, casting, or styling leadership.
• Experience managing HMU and/or wardrobe teams in production environments.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Understanding of creative direction and client-facing production needs.
• Able to work in fast-paced environments; on-site in Northwest Arkansas.

Responsibilities

• Manage casting and talent logistics for productions.
• Oversee Wardrobe, HMU Leads and Associates.
• Coordinate scheduling and communication with talent.
• Coordinate scheduling and communication with talent/agencies.
• Partner with Creative and Production to ensure on-brand styling.
• Manage departmental budget, staffing, and vendor relationships.

Skills

Talent management

Styling leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Experience with HMU

Communication

Creative direction understanding

Client-facing production

On-site work

Job description

About the Company

eko is an innovative e-commerce startup dedicated to empowering brands to create, display, and optimize their video assets across digital platforms. Thanks to our groundbreaking partnership with major retailers and our ability to demonstrably increase e-commerce sales, we recently opened a new facility focused on processing, capturing, and delivering data & media for millions of unique products annually. Our first‑of‑its‑kind facility opened in Northwest Arkansas in summer 2025 and is rapidly scaling to support high‑volume, high‑quality product media capture at unprecedented speed and scale.

About the Role

The Talent and Styling Manager oversees the Talent and the Hair/Makeup/Wardrobe (HMUW) department, managing casting logistics, talent coordination, wardrobe, and HMU team execution across productions.

What you will do

• Manage casting and talent logistics for productions.
• Oversee Wardrobe, HMU Leads and Associates, setting styling standards.
• Assist with talent hair and makeup; Assist with talent wardrobe from selection and procurement to styling.
• Coordinate scheduling and communication with talent and/or talent agencies.
• Partner with Creative and Production teams to ensure on‑brand styling.
• Manage departmental budget, staffing, and vendor relationships.

Our ideal candidate will have

• 5+ years in talent management, casting, or styling leadership.
• Experience managing HMU and/or wardrobe teams in production environments.
• Experience applying makeup and styling hair in a print, film, television or commercial capacity; experience with procurement and styling of wardrobe for print, film, television or commercials.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Understanding of creative direction and client‑facing production needs.
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced environments.
• Required to be on‑site in Northwest Arkansas.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods during production shoots.
• Fine motor skills for hair/makeup tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs of styling kits or supplies.

Work Environment

• This position operates primarily within a factory setting.
• The noise level can range from moderate to loud.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts and vehicles (e.g. forklifts, trucks).

Why Join Us?

• Be part of something groundbreaking. This is an unparalleled opportunity to support the talent function for a cutting‑edge robotics studio at the forefront of innovation.
• Hyper‑growth environment. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping a company that is scaling at an exceptional pace.

Benefits

• Premium health, dental and vision insurance.
• Insurance options with 100% employer‑covered medical and dental premiums for employee‑only plans.
• Mental Health and Wellness Resources.
• Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance.
• Flexible Time Off.
• Daily Shift Meal Provided.

Note

The essential responsibilities of this position are described above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

This position is classified as exempt and is not eligible for overtime pay in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

eko is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe our strength lies in the diversity of our people. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that respects and celebrates individual backgrounds, perspectives, and contributions. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Hours could adjust in the future as the facility reaches full production capability.

Senior Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Human Resources

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet