Description

Title: Manager, Emerging Talent, DNEG Animation, India

Location: India (Mumbai or Bangalore)

Level: Manager (M06)

Reports to: Senior Director of Training & Development

Position Purpose and Objectives

The Manager of Emerging Talent, will be a pivotal leadership role responsible for architecting and executing the strategic new talent pipeline for DNEG Animation in India. This role is focused on securing the future workforce by managing initiatives from initial school and university outreach, through emerging talent programs like Greenlight (extensive training for freshers), and in-studio initiatives such as internships. .

Working in collaboration with the Senior Director of Training and Development, DNEG Animation leadership, Heads of Department (HODs), and the wider DNEG HR and training teams to identify strategic areas of concern and growth. They will translate these into high-impact, strategic development initiatives.

The position requires strong written, verbal, and presentation skills. The Manager must be proactive, able to anticipate strategic needs, and comfortable facilitating high-level training sessions themselves, both via Zoom and in person. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Collaborate and build relationships with academies in India to create a talent pipeline for Greenlight training programs and various departments.
• Lead and manage outreach and India crew training projects, such as Greenlight and Top Gun (elite training for experienced animators), to identify and bring on emerging talent.
• Lead the development and execution of those training programs, ensuring success all the way from the sourcing of talent through the entry of the trainees into their respective departments.
• Working in tandem with the Head of Outreach in the west to implement an ambassador program for India.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including Heads of Department (HODs), Resource Management, Talent Acquisition, and leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in the VFX or Feature Animation industry working in large studios.
• Extensive experience working within training and an in-depth understanding of how the Animation and VFX industry works.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience in event management is preferred.
• Experience/Knowledge with GSuite: Docs, Spreadsheets, and Slides.
• Good communication skills, written and spoken, as well as research and project management skills.

Candidate Profile (About You)

• Calm under pressure and capable of delivering to short deadlines.
• Adaptable to changing scenarios and showing initiative.
• A positive, can-do attitude.
• Tenacious and follows up on things until they are sorted.

À propos de nous
Nous sommes DNEG, l'un des principaux studios d'effets visuels et d'animation au monde pour la création de longs métrages primés, de contenu télévisuel et multiplateforme. Nous employons plus de 9000 personnes avec des bureaux et des studios dans le monde entier: en Amérique du Nord (Los Angeles, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), en Europe (Londres), en Asie (Bangalore, Mohali, Chennai, Mumbai) et en Australie (Sydney).

Chez DNEG, nous croyons fondamentalement que l'acceptation de nos différences est un élément essentiel de notre réussite collective. Nous nous engageons à créer un environnement de travail équitable, diversifié et inclusif pour nos équipes mondiales, où chacun se sent important et à sa place. Nous accueillons et encourageons les candidatures de tous, quels que soient le parcours, l'expérience ou le handicap. N'hésitez pas à nous faire savoir si vous avez besoin d'ajustements ou de soutien au cours de la procédure de candidature. Nous avons hâte de vous rencontrer!