Talent Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Talent Manager to build and manage a high‑performing pipeline of creative talent for large‑scale performance marketing and content production initiatives. Based in Portugal, you will work closely with creative leadership to anticipate talent needs and match the right creators, designers, editors and strategists to impactful campaigns.

Key responsibilities

• Source, evaluate and shortlist high‑quality creative talent including 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 to support ongoing and future campaign requirements.
• Collaborate with creative leadership to define hiring priorities and close talent gaps.
• Manage end‑to‑end talent acquisition processes 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.

Required profile

• 2+ years of experience in talent management, creative recruitment or influencer partnerships.
• Proven ability to hire strong creative talent in fast‑paced, high‑volume environments.
• Excellent communication and interview skills.
• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities, capable of handling multiple pipelines simultaneously.
• Experience working with creative, marketing or performance‑driven teams.

Required skills

• Proficiency with talent sourcing platforms such as Upwork, Fiverr, Casting Networks and Billo.
• Advanced use of spreadsheets for tracking and reporting.