What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Acquisition position at Steamroller Animation?
About Steamroller Animation
It’s different here. We’re a fun-loving bunch, passionate about our craft. We grow together, learn together, play together, and work on some of the coolest projects on the planet. If you’re looking for a welcoming atmosphere, a culture that’s dedicated to helping you grow and thrive, and ample opportunity to advance, we’d LOVE to hear from you.
About The Role
As a Talent Acquisition professional at our studio, you will be the driving force behind building world-class creative teams. This role focuses on developing proactive sourcing strategies, managing a seamless candidate experience from first contact to hire, and serving as a champion for our unique studio culture. With 2 years of experience and a deep understanding of the animation and VFX landscape, you will play a critical role in connecting top-tier talent with industry-leading projects.
What You'll Do
It’s different here. We’re a fun-loving bunch, passionate about our craft. We grow together, learn together, play together, and work on some of the coolest projects on the planet. If you’re looking for a welcoming atmosphere, a culture that’s dedicated to helping you grow and thrive, and ample opportunity to advance, we’d LOVE to hear from you.
About The Role
As a Talent Acquisition professional at our studio, you will be the driving force behind building world-class creative teams. This role focuses on developing proactive sourcing strategies, managing a seamless candidate experience from first contact to hire, and serving as a champion for our unique studio culture. With 2 years of experience and a deep understanding of the animation and VFX landscape, you will play a critical role in connecting top-tier talent with industry-leading projects.
What You'll Do
- Build relationships with studio leadership and hiring managers to align expectations for hiring needs.
- Develop project-based sourcing strategies to attract top animation talent via social platforms (LinkedIn, Vimeo, etc.) and creative outreach.
- Foster long-term relationships with prospective candidates and alumni to maintain a sustainable talent pipeline.
- Create job descriptions, develop interview questions, review applications, and facilitate interviews for a seamless candidate experience.
- Maintain the animation talent database and applicant tracking system (ATS) to ensure accurate records and productive use of software tools.
- Assist hiring managers in reviewing applications and shortlisting candidates using the ATS.
- Advocate for internal talent equity goals and ensure candidates align with the studio’s unique culture and values.
- Partner with the Talent and Culture team to refine compensation, employment types, and assignment terms.
- Upon request, attend hiring events and job fairs to promote the studio and connect with potential candidates.
- Stay informed of industry trends to keep recruitment strategies competitive.
- 2 years of professional experience in Talent Acquisition.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a high degree of active listening and confidence speaking to diverse backgrounds.
- Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, and proficiency in Google Suite and ATS platforms.
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and quickly-changing environment.
- Experience sourcing diverse talent across all levels, from entry-level to senior leadership.
- Deep understanding of Animation, VFX, or Games roles and organizational structures is a plus.
- Familiarity with Slack, Shotgrid, Productive, or Jira/Confluence is a plus.