Talent Manager

Overview

Talent Manager

Company Description

At dupe, we create exceptional visual effects for film and television while staying true to our values and our commitment to people, clients, and the environment. We're passionate about raising standards in the VFX industry, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive culture where talented people can thrive. As a Certified B Corporation, we're dedicated to making a positive impact by continually improving our environmental and social performance.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about supporting creative talent and understand the demands of the VFX industry. They will thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing recruitment, talent development, and workforce planning while building strong relationships with artists and production teams to support the studio's long-term success.

Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

• Recruit high-calibre VFX professionals across all disciplines
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of talent
• Source candidates through networking, industry events, referrals and recruitment platforms
• Conduct interviews and coordinate hiring processes
• Manage offer negotiations and onboarding

Talent Management

• Act as the main point of contact for artists throughout their employment
• Support career development discussions and progression planning
• Conduct regular check-ins with employees and freelancers
• Work with department leads to identify development opportunities
• Support performance review processes

Resource Planning

• Partner with Production and Resource Managers to understand staffing requirements
• Forecast future hiring needs based on project schedules
• Assist with workforce planning and succession planning
• Monitor utilisation and availability of artists

Employee Experience

• Foster a positive and inclusive studio culture
• Support employee engagement initiatives
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes
• Assist with wellbeing initiatives and employee support

HR & Compliance

• Ensure recruitment complies with employment legislation and company policies
• Maintain accurate employee records
• Manage all HR administration

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in a similar role

This is a hybrid role but would need you in the office at least 2 days a week. This is a fixed term contract role of 12 months.