Talent Manager

Role overview

This opportunity is posted on behalf of a partner organization that handles the application review and all follow-up steps. The partner is seeking a Talent Manager in Ireland to help build and oversee a strong pipeline of creative professionals for performance marketing and content production programs.

You will work in a fast-moving, data-driven, and highly collaborative setting where creative standards and campaign outcomes matter equally. The role involves finding, assessing, and bringing on board creators, designers, editors, and strategists who can contribute to high-performing ad campaigns and brand growth. It blends talent acquisition with a creative eye and clear communication, and suits someone who enjoys working across creativity, marketing, and talent planning.

Key responsibilities

• Find, screen, and shortlist strong creative professionals such as editors, designers, strategists, and UGC creators.
• Run screening and briefing conversations to judge capability, communication style, and team fit.
• Develop and keep an organized long-term talent pool to support both current and upcoming campaign needs.
• Partner with creative leaders to set hiring priorities and close talent gaps.
• Handle the full talent acquisition process, from outreach and evaluation through onboarding.
• Keep talent records and trackers well organized using spreadsheets and sourcing tools.
• Review submitted creative work to make sure it meets brand and campaign expectations.
• Keep up with changes in the creative industry and evolving talent standards.
• Ensure candidates have a smooth, professional experience throughout the hiring process.
• Use sourcing channels such as Upwork, Fiverr, Casting Networks, Billo, and similar platforms to locate strong candidates.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in talent management, creative recruitment, influencer partnerships, or a similar field.
• Demonstrated success in hiring creative talent in busy, high-volume environments.
• Strong verbal communication skills and confidence in interview and evaluation calls.
• Excellent planning and time-management abilities, with the capacity to handle several pipelines at once.
• Experience collaborating with creative, marketing, or performance-focused teams.
• Ability to assess both technical creative ability and softer qualities such as communication and culture fit.
• Comfort reviewing portfolios, reels, and case studies.
• Hands-on experience with freelance and talent sourcing platforms such as Upwork, Fiverr, Casting Networks, and similar tools.
• Solid understanding of creative production environments, preferably in agency or DTC settings.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, contractor-style setup aligned to EST hours.

Compensation and benefits

The monthly pay range is USD 1,200 to USD 1,800, depending on experience.

• Fully remote, contract-based arrangement with a flexible working setup.
• Paid vacation time and public holidays.
• Emergency sick leave allowance.
• Opportunity to support fast-growing DTC brands in beauty, wellness, lifestyle, and health.
• Exposure to large-scale performance marketing and creative production systems.
• Collaborative work environment alongside experienced growth and creative teams.
• Chance to help build and expand a global creative talent network.

Selection and privacy information

Applications are reviewed using an AI-assisted matching process designed to evaluate fit quickly, fairly, and objectively against the core role requirements. The strongest matches are shortlisted and shared with the hiring company, while the employer’s internal team manages interviews, assessments, final decisions, and next steps.

By submitting an application, candidates agree that personal data may be processed to assess suitability and share relevant details with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws, including GDPR. Applicants may exercise rights such as access, correction, deletion, and objection at any time.

Artificial intelligence tools may also assist with parts of the hiring workflow, including application review, resume analysis, response assessment, and identifying possible inconsistencies in submitted information. These tools support the recruitment team and do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by people.