Talent and Styling Manager

eko (WEIV) is an innovative e-commerce startup dedicated to empowering brands to create, display, and optimize their video assets across digital platforms.

Thanks to our groundbreaking partnership with major retailers, and our ability to demonstrably increase e-commerce sales, we recently broke ground on a new facility focused on processing, capturing, and delivering data & media for millions of unique products annually.

Our first-of-its-kind facility opened in Northwest Arkansas this summer and will scale to hundreds of employees by the end of 2025.

The Talent and Styling Manager oversees the Talent and the Hair/Makeup/Wardrobe (HMUW) department, managing casting logistics, talent coordination, wardrobe and HMU team execution across productions.

What you will do:

• Manage casting and talent logistics for productions.
• Oversee Wardrobe, HMU Leads and Associates, setting styling standards.
• Assist with talent hair and makeup; Assist with talent wardrobe from selection and procurement to styling
• Coordinate scheduling and communication with talent and/or talent agencies.
• Partner with Creative and Production teams to ensure on-brand styling.
• Manage departmental budget, staffing, and vendor relationships.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years in talent management, casting, or styling leadership.
• Experience managing HMU and/or wardrobe teams in production environments.
• Experience applying make up and styling hair in a print, film, television or commercial capacity; experience with procurement and styling of wardrobe for print, film, television or commercials.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Understanding of creative direction and client-facing production needs.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments.
• Required to be on-site in Northwest Arkansas.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for long periods during production shoots.
• Fine motor skills for hair/makeup tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs of styling kits or supplies.

Work Environment:

• This position operates primarily within a factory setting
• The noise level can range from moderate to loud
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts and vehicles (e.g. forklifts, trucks)

Why Join Us?

• Be part of something groundbreaking. This is an unparalleled opportunity to support the talent function for a cutting-edge robotics studio at the forefront of innovation.
• Hyper-growth environment. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping a company that is scaling at an exceptional pace.

Benefits

• Premium health, dental and vision insurance
• Mental Health and Wellness Resources
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Daily Lunch
• 12 Paid Holidays 

Note: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

This position is classified as exempt and is not eligible for overtime pay in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

eko is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe our strength lies in the diversity of our people. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that respects and celebrates individual backgrounds, perspectives, and contributions. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

** Hours could adjust in the future as the facility reaches full production capability