Talent Manager

About the role: We’re looking for an experienced Talent Manager to join our fast-paced creative team. This person will be responsible for sourcing, vetting, and onboarding top creative talent to support high-performing ad campaigns, UGC production, design, and more. You should have a keen eye for A-players, an instinct for strong creative potential, and the communication skills to build long-lasting relationships with top-tier talent. About us: Advantage HQ is a tech-enabled growth firm helping leading brands scale profitably and predictably. We combine full-service performance marketing with proprietary tech, including: • A creator marketplace managing over 80,000 influencer partnerships monthly • An AI-powered platform to streamline discovery, outreach, and whitelisting • Proven playbooks in influencer marketing, paid media, performance creative, and CRO We’re trusted by 200+ high-growth DTC brands across beauty, wellness, lifestyle, and health. Our team of 100+ growth operators, analysts, and creatives manages over $500M in annual media spend and drives meaningful bottom-line impact for our partners. Responsibilities: • Proactively source and shortlist A-level creative talent (editors, designers, strategists, UGC creators, etc.) • Conduct screening calls to assess skill set, cultural fit, and communication capabilities • Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for ongoing and future project needs • Partner closely with Creative Leadership to identify talent gaps and hiring priorities • Have briefing calls with potential talent to clearly explain project deliverables, set expectations, and align on creative goals to ensure high-quality, on-brand output that drives performance • Manage and optimize the full talent acquisition process, from outreach to onboarding • Use spreadsheets to organize and track talent pools • QC and QA of submitted content to ensure it meets brand guidelines, creative standards, and campaign objectives before final delivery • Stay updated on creative industry trends and talent standards • Ensure a seamless and professional experience for all potential candidates • Using platforms like Casting Networks, Billo, Fiverr, Upwork, and other sourcing tools to find high-quality talent. Requirements • 2+ years of experience in a Talent Manager, Creative Recruiter, or similar role • Proven success in identifying and hiring top creative talent • Comfortable and confident on calls with candidates • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Strong organizational and time-management skills • Experience working with creative teams • Ability to assess soft skills, cultural fit, and creative potential • Familiarity with creative portfolios, reels, and case studies • Knowledge of sourcing platforms like Casting Networks, Billo, Fiverr, Upwork, etc. Nice to have • Experience in UGC or DTC brands • Familiarity with freelance and project-based creative hiring • Connections in the creative / advertising / content creation space Compensation: The compensation range is $1,200-$1,800 USD a month based on the experience. This role is a contracted role, candidates should be prepared to operate as self-employed contractors. Additional details: • 100% Remote • Work in EST business hours (Mon-Fri) • 20 paid vacation days annually • Paid bank holidays • Emergency sick leave allowance Originally posted on Himalayas