Talent Manager

Summary

Join Devoted Studios, a US-based game development company, as a detail-oriented and proactive Talent Manager in the Pre-Production Department. You will be instrumental in identifying and connecting with freelance artists, matching them to project needs, and maintaining a high-quality talent pipeline. This role requires a background in 2D/3D art or game production and a passion for combining creativity with strategy and communication. You will manage internal CRM systems, track outreach and quality benchmarks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The position is remote, full-time, and contracted. Devoted Studios offers a strong team, challenging tasks, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

• Background in 2D/3D art, animation, or production within the gaming industry
• Clear understanding of art areas (stylized vs. realistic art, rigging, VFX, animation workflows)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build trust with freelance artists
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of maintaining clean systems and outreach records
• Proactive and independent - able to manage your workflow and priorities with minimal supervision
• Experience in outreach, artist management or community building
• Previously worked as a producer, art coordinator, or in a freelance artist network
• Passionate about games, digital art, and creative collaboration

Responsibilities

• Identify and connect with art-freelance 2D, 3D, VFX, animation, and technical artists (e.g., rigging, skinning) for future collaboration
• Conduct outreach and nurture long-term relationships with potential creative partners
• Understand the difference between art styles (stylized vs. realistic), pipelines (2D vs. 3D), and specialties (e.g., modeling, texturing, animation)
• Evaluate artist portfolios in collaboration with the Art Director and Pre-Production Lead
• Maintain internal CRM systems (Airtable, NetHunt, etc.) and ensure artist data is up to date and easy to access
• Track outreach, availability, quality benchmarks, and provide structured reports and conversion summaries
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including producers, art leads, and business development to forecast upcoming hiring needs

Benefits

• Strong and enthusiastic team – you will have the opportunity for knowledge sharing, learning, and professional self-development
• Interesting and challenging tasks – solve diverse and challenging issues, communicate with people within the company as well as with our partners
• Convenient working conditions – remote work, the opportunity to build your own working day with flexible working hours
• �� chance to work in a highly professional and dynamic team working with a wide range of International Game Production projects, attractive remuneration package, and opportunities to develop professionally