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