Description
Position at DNEG
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 robust 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
📌 Manager- Emerging Talent (Mumbai)
🏢 DNEG
📍 Mumbai