Talent Manager

About the role

We are looking for a Talent Manager based in Italy to build and manage a high‑performing pipeline of creative talent for large‑scale performance marketing and content production initiatives. You will work closely with creative leadership to anticipate talent needs, match the right profiles to projects, and ensure a smooth end‑to‑end acquisition process.

Key responsibilities

• Source, identify, and shortlist editors, designers, strategists, and UGC creators.
• Conduct screening and briefing calls to assess skills, communication ability, and cultural fit.
• Maintain a structured, long‑term talent pipeline for ongoing and future campaigns.
• Collaborate with creative leadership to define hiring priorities and fill talent gaps.
• Manage the full talent acquisition cycle from outreach to onboarding.
• Keep talent databases and trackers up to date using spreadsheets and sourcing tools.
• Ensure submitted creative work meets brand and campaign standards.
• Stay informed on industry trends and evolving talent benchmarks.

Required profile

• 2+ years of experience in talent management, creative recruitment, influencer partnerships, or a related role.
• Proven ability to hire strong creative talent in fast‑paced, high‑volume environments.
• Excellent communication skills for candidate interviews and evaluations.
• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities to handle multiple pipelines.
• Experience working with creative, marketing, or performance‑driven teams.
• Ability to assess both technical creative skills and soft skills such as cultural fit.

Required skills

• Upwork
• Fiverr
• Casting Networks
• Billo