Associate Talent Manager - ILM London

Disney

London, United Kingdom

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Req ID:

10153137

Job Description:

Position Summary

We are looking for a collaborative, people-focused professional who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, and passion for quality filmmaking that defines Industrial Light & Magic (ILM). The Associate Talent Manager is responsible for managing and supporting ILM artists within their designated department(s) with the support and guidance of Senior Talent Manager(s) / the Director of Talent. Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a vital role in balancing studio production needs with artist development by executing scheduling strategies, managing utilisation, and providing hands-on support for the career progression of our artist.

What You’ll Do:

Manages a portfolio of artists including day to day operational support, supported by Senior Talent Manager and / or Director of Talent.
Manage artist crewing and scheduling for specific departments. Working with Senior Talent Manager, Director of Talent and /or Senior Studio Production Manager (SPM) to appropriately escalate any crewing issues and collaborate on solutions.
Working closely with the Senior Talent Manager, Director of Talent and HR to effectively escalate and resolve people issues.
Works collaboratively with Senior Studio Production Manager, Production, Supervisors, Heads of Department (HoD) and Recruiters to define and communicate ongoing hiring requirements for assigned departments.
Communicates pro-actively with show leadership and creative supervision to understand overall project requirements, crewing needs (start / end dates) and project milestones, anticipating and flagging challenges as required;
Partners with the relevant HoD for casting, artist career development, performance reviews and other departmental initiatives. Includes Senior Talent Management, where necessary.
Facilitates annual performance review processes, closely collaborating with Senior Talent Management to outline career development.
Works closely with SPM on understanding capacity changes, to proactively identify and plan for work coming into the studio.

What We’re Looking For:

Previous experience in a scheduling, production coordination, HR administration, or crewing role within the VFX industry or a related creative environment is a plus.
Previous People Management experience
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage clearly, professionally, and empathetically with both artists and studio leadership.
A dedicated collaborator who excels at building positive, supportive working relationships across the studio based on trust and mutual respect.
Understanding of emotional intelligence, with the ability to handle sensitive daily personnel queries with discretion, tact, and diplomacy.
A thoughtful professional who is eager to ask the right questions, gather necessary context, and ensure accurate information is shared with the wider Talent team.
A confident problem solver who can efficiently tackle day-to-day operational challenges and knows when to partner with or escalate complex issues to Senior Talent Managers or HR.
A proactive and reliable team player who helps to identify daily workflow bottlenecks and works collaboratively to find swift resolutions.
A highly organized individual capable of managing a fast-paced, diverse workload, prioritizing daily tasks effectively to ensure artists and HODs receive timely support.

This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work a minimum of 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home.

Closing Date: 17th June 2026

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Job Posting Segment:

ILM London

Job Posting Primary Business:

ILM London

Primary Job Posting Category:

Artist Management

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

London, United Kingdom