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title: 'Senior Talent Manager at Brand New School'
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# Senior Talent Manager at Brand New School

- **Company:** Brand New School
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA / New York, NY
- **Posted:** 2026-09-14
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-25
- **Apply:** http://boards.greenhouse.io/brandnewschool/jobs/6191411004?gh_jid=6191411004

## Job description

## Who We Are

We are creators who live to be original.

For the past two decades, we’ve been building a playground for creating original work. A place where a diverse collective of artists, thinkers and makers can express themselves, be bold, and experiment freely. A place where brands come to be authentic, challenge conformity and stand out from the crowd.

## What We're Looking for

Brand New School is seeking a Senior Talent Manager to lead our talent department across our LA and NY studios.

This is a senior-level role for an experienced talent professional with 5+ years of experience in creative talent management and staffing. The ideal candidate has a strong network of freelance artists and a deep understanding of the creative industry, from design and animation to VFX, CG, illustration, and emerging creative disciplines.

The Senior Talent Manager will be responsible for ensuring BNS has the right talent, in the right place, at the right time. This includes managing our internal artist roster, sourcing and booking freelance talent, building and maintaining relationships with artists and representatives, negotiating rates and availability, and partnering closely with Producers, Executive Producers, and Heads of Production to staff projects effectively.

## Responsibilities

Talent Strategy & Department Leadership

- Manage, mentor, and develop internal Talent team members, providing direction, feedback, and support.
- Establish and maintain efficient talent management processes, systems, and best practices.
- Proactively anticipate staffing needs based on upcoming projects, studio bandwidth, and evolving creative capabilities.
- Partner with leadership to identify gaps in our internal roster and develop strategies to address them.

Freelance Talent Management

- Maintain and actively grow a strong network of freelance artists, including designers, art directors, animators, CG artists, VFX artists, illustrators, editors, and other creative specialists.
- Source, vet, and recommend freelance talent based on project needs, creative fit, availability, budget, and experience level.
- Negotiate rates, schedules, terms, and availability with freelance artists and representatives. As well as maintain an organized and up-to-date talent database and roster.
- Stay current on emerging talent, new creative disciplines, and industry trends.

Staffing & Resource Management

- Oversee scheduling and allocation of internal staff and freelance talent across projects in LA, UK, and NY.
- Partner closely with Producers, Executive Producers, Heads of Production, Creative Directors, and Directors to determine staffing needs.
- Make thoughtful staffing recommendations that maximize creative quality, efficiency, and artist fit while minimizing burnout.

## Qualifications

- 5+ years of experience in talent management, creative staffing, or a related role within the creative industry.
- Proven experience leading a talent, staffing, or recruiting function or team.
- Extensive network of freelance creative talent with established relationships across multiple disciplines.
- Strong understanding of the design, animation, VFX, CG, and broader creative production landscape.
- Demonstrated experience booking freelance talent and negotiating rates, availability, and terms.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively with artists, producers, directors, representatives, and leadership.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced creative environment.
- Comfortable working across our LA and NY studios and within a hybrid work environment.
- Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.

## Benefits

- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- One Medical account
- Company sponsored continued education
- Peer bonus system
- Generous PTO / sick leave
- Company administered 401(k) plan with matching
- Dog friendly work environment 🐶

## About Brand New School

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: A design-driven creative company that partners with modern brands to solve problems from idea to execution, producing commercials, branding, interactive media, and music videos.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: New York City, New York, United States
- **Founded**: 2000
- **Founders**: Jonathan Notaro

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Design Services, Creative Production, Animation, Visual Effects, Branding
- **Target customers**: B2B – large global brands (e.g., Coca-Cola, Apple, Google, Nike, Gillette, Ford, BBC, Starbucks)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “To inspire others to see problems as opportunities to be authentic and original.”

## Products & Services
- **[Full-Service Creative Production]**: Strategy, ideation, design, and production across commercials, live-action films, animation, interactive/experiential media, and branding consultation. The studio handles everything from concept through execution.
- **Director Roster**: A diverse group of directors (Chris Dooley, Ben Go, Robert Bisi, Brumby Boylston, Jonathan Notaro) who lead projects for blue-chip clients and have received industry recognition.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue — USD 4.6 million (LinkedIn estimate)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No institutional investors listed; clients include Apple, Google, Coca-Cola, Nike, Gillette, Ford, BBC, Starbucks, Cartoon Network, Oreo, GE, McDonald’s, Lego, ESPN, Honda, Samsung, Taco Bell, and others.
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount of 104 (+3.1% YoY), operates in 5 countries, has been recognized by AICP, Art Directors Club, D&AD, Cannes Lions, and AIGA. Recent brand projects include launch campaigns for Gillette Fusion ProShield, OnePlus 3T, and Google devices.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Multi-disciplinary model**: Combines strategy, design, live-action, and animation under one roof, allowing seamless execution from idea to final product.
- **Two decades of experience**: Founded in 2000, with a long track record of high-profile campaigns and a roster of award-winning directors.
- **Process for originality**: A structured creative process that encourages “original ideas from anywhere” and ensures work cuts through noise.
- **Recognition**: Industry awards from Cannes Lions, D&AD, AICP, and others.

## Strategic Focus
- **Building a “playground for creativity”**: Brand New School emphasizes a culture where diverse artists, thinkers, and makers can experiment freely and be bold. The company aims to attract “original thinkers” who want to contribute to its mission of authenticity and originality.
- **Continued growth**: Expanding through partnerships with modern brands and maintaining a hybrid work model that balances remote flexibility with onsite collaboration.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Originals are welcome.” The company describes itself as a creative playground where employees are encouraged to express their authenticity.
- **Work Model**: Hybrid – employees are provided equipment for both home and office to allow a balance of remote work and onsite collaboration.
- **Perks & Benefits** (from culture page):
  - 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees
  - 401k plan with access to financial advisors
  - Dedicated budget for continued education and training
  - Recruiting bonuses for referring new talent
  - Peer bonuses to recognize contributions
  - Pet-friendly offices
  - Mentorship program with assigned mentors
  - Formal growth plans and review processes
- **Engineering/Creative Culture**: Focus on individual growth, mentorship, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Salary ranges: Head of Production ~$156k, Internship ~$65k, Corporate Office ~$134k (LinkedIn estimates).

## Sources
1. [brandnewschool.com](https://www.brandnewschool.com/)
2. [brandnewschool.com/culture](https://www.brandnewschool.com/culture)
3. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/brand-new-school)
4. [wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brand_New_School)
5. [builtinnyc.com](https://www.builtinnyc.com/company/brand-new-school)

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