Artist Manager

Job Description

The Artist Manager works with digital artists to manage their career at Animal Logic, including performance, development and ongoing opportunities within the studio.

Please note this position is a 1 year contract.

What you'll get to do:
• Provide leadership and advocacy for the Artists, including representing the group and individual needs to production & studio management, supporting career development, and ensuring resources are provided
• Foster and support a positive, collaborative and productive culture within the department; take steps to ensure that Artists feel connected to the studio
• Negotiate and manage artist resources across the studio, ensuring competing needs are balanced, supported and delivered on time.
• Work closely with the Recruitment team to ensure they have appropriate position briefs and updates on projections
• Ensure a regular assessment of salaries is conducted across the Artist group
• Ensure Artists receive clear and regular performance feedback, providing positive recognition as well as addressing areas for improvement and development
• Conduct formal performance reviews for all Artists, with input from supervisors and production management
• Identify training needs and skills gaps in partnership with the Learning and Development Manager
• Ensure contract management is carried out in a timely manner, and that Artists are kept abreast of the forecasted needs where possible
• Establish and maintain an appropriate level of communication with all crew members to establish confidence and trust
• Communicate related Company plans and objectives back to the Artists
• Consult and work with HR on employee issues

What you bring:
• Previous experience managing a team or teams of people in a creative or production environment
• Previous experience working in the Animation and Visual Effects industry with direct involvement in hiring, onboarding, managing Artists
• Experience in a large global studio preferable
• Excellent interpersonal communication and listening skills to engage in dialogue effectively across numerous departments and levels; ability to empathise and resolve conflicts
• Experience in managing the annual performance and compensation reviews, contract renewals, salary negotiations and promotions
• Experience providing feedback and constructive criticism in a respectful and effective manner within a professional setting
• Previous experience successfully working with multiple stakeholders and balancing differing priorities
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Excellence in problem solving and balancing quick turnaround
• Excellent attention to detail

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r740qk-18-224-44-108-42 in your application.