Director, The Wall Group

Who We Are:

The Wall Group is a fully integrated management company championing creative talent through effective, career-elevating representation. With offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, and Paris, our team represents the industry’s most influential fashion stylists, hairstylists, makeup artists and production designers. Services including editorial and commercial bookings, endorsement and sponsorship management, and trend-focused brand consulting allow The Wall Group to drive the careers of fashion’s leading creators. The company is also committed to promoting environmental conservation through business and not-for-profit ventures. The Wall Group was founded in 2000 by Brooke Wall. In 2015, The Wall Group was acquired by sports and entertainment company Endeavor.

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.

WME Fashion is the world’s preeminent cultivator of talent, curator of experiences, and creator of brand partnerships across the fashion, luxury & beauty ecosystem. Our robust global portfolio includes Art + Commerce, IMG Fashion Events and Properties, IMG Models, and The Wall Group.

The Role and What You’ll Do:

As the Director, The Wall Group you will be responsible for:

Leadership

• Partner with leadership to develop and implement business strategies that align with organizational goals and objectives.
• Lead and track teamwide strategic initiatives, setting clear goals and measuring outcomes.
• Meet with managers to review billings, talent, and strategic goals, supporting their growth and accountability to success metrics.
• Collaborate with HR to build and lead a high-performing team of employees, setting clear goals and expectations, providing regular feedback, and creating a positive and engaging work culture.

Operational Excellence

• Partner with Operations to improve processes, provide feedback, ensure alignment, and hold Talent Managers accountable to agreed standards.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and internal policies.
• Oversee budgeting, financial forecasting, to support the organization's financial goals in partnership with the finance division.

Employee Development & Management

• Partner with HR to effectively manage employee performance by engaging in open and constructive dialogues, addressing difficult situations, and determining appropriate escalation paths.
• Mentor employees and provide feedback for professional development.

Artist Management

• Support the agency in delivering to the short-term and long-term needs of artists on the roster.
• Support Talent Managers in signing new artist and ensure appropriate teams are included.
• Oversee contracts and representation agreements in partnership with Legal; oversee signing announcements.
• Communicate with Talent Managers on artist related issues and escalate for resolution.

You Have These:

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal abilities.
• Solution oriented
• Demonstrated experience in operational management and process improvement.
• In-depth knowledge of industry trends and best practices

How We Work:  

Endeavor is at the center of sports, media, entertainment, and fashion and is a largely relationship-based business. To foster an environment of collaboration, develop our future talent, and build on relationships across leadership, peers, and teams, we work from the office 4 days per week. We see immeasurable value internally and throughout the core of the businesses we support.  

 

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perf