Charlotte Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Reeds Jewelers Commercial Casting Call

Casting:

• Male or Female 
• 20-59 years old
• Any ethnicity

Works: North Carolina

Date: January 2, 2023

$300/Day Basketball Player Stand-in Casting Call

Hello, Everyone!
C&J is looking for an individual that is between 6’5 to 6’8 to be a stand in for an upcoming print shoot in the Charlotte Area. 

This is a paid opportunity IF CAST.

Please pay close attention to instructions. Please fill out contact sheet to submit. As always, you can direct any questions about this project to us via email!

ROLES
[STAND IN] 18 to 35 years old, Height: 6’5 – 6’8. HEIGHT NOTE: Ideally, we are looking for someone who is 6’7

PRODUCTION DATES + LOCATIONS: 
SUBMISSION DEADLINE – 12/8 by 12:00pm EST

Shoot Dates: Dec 12 – 13, 2022

Shoot Location: Charlotte, NC 

RATE
RATE: $300

TRAVEL: local hire to Charlotte 

COVID NOTE: Client will require testing in advance and will reimburse for this cost. Covid testing time stipend: $75 flat

Run or Usage: 1 year global print. All media excluding broadcast.

Art Director

French | West | Vaughan (FWV) is seeking a talented, conceptual and passionate Art Director to join its creative team in the Raleigh office. A strong graphic design background is a must, as well as experience crafting, producing and presenting big-idea campaigns across all media. We’re looking for a storyteller who sweats the details and loves working within an integrated team and a fast-paced agency. The right candidate will have experience working closely with copywriters, photographers, directors, editors and production teams. You should be highly organized, deadline driven, client loving, coworker supporting and motivated to collaborate across agency departments. An integrated portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and proficiency in graphic design and art direction across all channels is a must.

At FWV, work spans all traditional and digital channels, including print, collateral, TV, social media, web, new business, and agency marketing efforts. Video editing and motion graphic skills will be considered a great plus. Experience with consumer brands in tech, western, outdoor, travel and tourism, and the pet industry would be amazing.

Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with copywriters, account, client and production teams to concept and execute original and effective marketing campaigns
2. Develop creative strategies focused on innovative and results driven solutions
3. Develop logos, websites, collateral and advertising ideas
4. Oversee printing, web development and TV/film production
5. Present ideas and strategies with excitement and clarity, both internally and to clients
6. Develop strategic ideas and help craft the agency’s approach in new business efforts
7. Manage multiple projects and deadlines, pivot to client feedback, while still delivering effective creative solutions

Requirements:

1. Digital portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking and creative strategy, with examples of art direction across advertising, social, web and collateral
2. Six-plus years of experience (creative agency experience strongly preferred)
3. Four-year degree in communications, marketing or advertising preferred
4. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Google slides, docs and drive
5. Experience directing photo and video production, video editing and motion graphic design
6. Advanced knowledge of print and digital production, banner design and UX design
7. Strong leadership, collaborative problem-solving and communication skills
8. Strong interpersonal and presentation skills

ABOUT FWV:

FWV is a 25x National Agency of the Year recipient and the most highly decorated agency in the history of the South. We are a team of creative and passionate brand marketers conducting fascinating work for clients ranging from large national brands to growing start-ups. We have been named the #1 Agency “For People That Like the People They Work With,” and one of the Top 10 Agencies for creating a “Positive Work/Life Balance” for associates and are proud of the culture of continuous improvement we’ve cultivated over the past 25 years, and one we want to maintain for decades more.

As an agency, we offer:

1. Comprehensive benefits via company sponsored healthcare, dental, vison, flexible spending account (FSA)/dependent care account, basic life & AD&D/Voluntary Life AD&D, STD/LTD, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary accident, critical illness and pet insurance
2. Participation in the company’s 401(k) plan with a company match
3. Company paid parking for those working from our Downtown Raleigh HQ
4. A pet friendly work environment
5. Frequent company sponsored agency get-togethers
6. Summer Hours, which include closing at 1pm every Friday between Memorial Day and Labor Day
7. Generous paid time off, including bonus time around the major holidays
8. A hybrid work model that allows associates to work from home at least two days per week, or from one of our other agency offices
9. The use of electric bikes to help associates discover new and exciting places in our downtown areas

Come join our team!

French/West/Vaughan

$1,200 Commercial Casting Call for Kid Basketball Players

Hello, Basketball Players!

C&J is looking for Kid Basketball players, with a size 4 shoe, to be part of a print shoot in Charlotte, North Carolina! 

This is a paid opportunity.

Please pay close attention to taping instructions for each role. Download the taping instructions below. Please upload videos accordingly. As always, you can direct any questions about this project to us via email!

ROLES

• [PLAYER 1] 8 to 11 years old. Male. All ethnicities. Looking for cute, athletic kids who can play basketball with some amount of authenticity/skill

  • KIDS MUST WEAR: US Shoe Size 4

• .[PLAYER 2] 8 to 11 years old. Female. All ethnicites. Looking for a cute, athletic kids who can

  play basketball with some amount of authenticity/skill

  • KIDS MUST WEAR: US Shoe Size 4

PRODUCTION DATES + LOCATIONS:

• SHOOT DATE – 12/12/22

• WARDROBE FITTING – TBD

• SHOOT LOCATION: CHARLOTTE, NC

RATE

• RATE OF PAY: $1200

• FITTING FEE (IF NEEDED – TBD): $50 (IF DAY BEFORE)

• COVID TESTING STIPEND: Client will require testing in advance and will reimburse

  for this cost. Covid testing time stipend: $75 flat

• USAGE: 1 year global print. All media excluding broadcast.

Are you an experienced digital-first Creative Director?

We’re looking for a Creative Director with large brand experience and a portfolio of innovative, thought-provoking, integrated campaigns. 

About Union

Over the past decade at Union, we’ve worked hard to establish an open, collaborative, creative agency environment. We continue to grow and change with the needs of our clients to include our most recent evolution, joining Valtech, a global business transformation company. Our creative & performance marketing expertise, combined with Valtech’s market reach & resources, will accelerate Valtech’s expansion of marketing services in North America. This new partnership will take our existing boutique shop to a global scale. Together, we will transform how our clients build relationships with their customers by providing end-to-end technology and marketing services that support the entire customer experience journey. The Creative Director will have the opportunity to be a part of influencing creative at a global scale. We’re thrilled for this next chapter under a shared vision with our new Valtech colleagues & clients around the world. 

If you’re looking to lead best in class, integrated campaigns at a boutique creative agency, backed by the power of a global network, drop us a line.

About the Role

Union’s Creative Director is a connector and motivator. They can both mentor and grow creative team members while also challenging and inspiring them to do the best work of their careers. The Creative Director at Union plays a key role in cross-departmental collaboration. Helping build bridges between departments to deliver the best possible work for our clients. 

As an important creative voice at the agency, the Creative Director will play a key role in the conception and execution of campaign ideas that excite our clients and delight their consumers. Here at Union, we see every project as an opportunity to raise the bar. This is an integral role responsible for upholding Union’s high creative standards while continually elevating the capabilities of the agency. The ideal candidate isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty, helping craft a range of client deliverables including integrated and performance media campaigns. Ultimately, the Creative Director role is all about fostering collaboration, leading creative teams to develop breakthrough ideas, aligning the greater creative team on a collective vision, and creating award-winning campaigns.

What we’re looking for

Roles & Responsibilities

• Concept and execute innovative creative approaches that support project objectives and drive results
• Lead teams to develop inspiring, strategically driven campaign, informed by data
• Inspire and motivate team to create remarkable work
• Provides feedback and guidance to members of the team
• Balance multiple clients and projects across the agency
• Work cross-discipline to make ideas a reality across various tactics
• Establish the creative direction for campaigns across multiple platforms
• Foster progressive thought and always push creative boundaries
• Attends and oversee production when necessary
• Be a voice not just for the creative department but for the agency
• Proactive approach to identifying new opportunities with clients
• As a leader of the department, sets examples through work, behavior, effort and attitude

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience working with leading brands and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Highly conceptual thinking
• Portfolio demonstrates innovative, acclaimed campaign work 
• Expert at presenting ideas in all group sizes, both internally and client facing
• Strong knowledge of 360 campaign development and creative process
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment
• A passion for brilliant copy, beautiful design and technology
• Instinct to lead with vision and creative inspiration
• Experience managing and mentoring creative teams
• Comfortable estimating and scoping client projects
• A strong understanding of digital media tactics including paid and social campaigns
• Experience working on websites a plus

Union (Joins Valtech)

Orangetheory Fitness

PBS North Carolina seeks an experienced, digital savvy Series Producer/Director to work on an episodic digital series in collaboration with PBS Digital Studios. The series will be distributed on the PBS Terra YouTube channels, as well as social platforms. Interest and/or expertise in STEM, innovation, and science fiction content a plus. This is a contract position that will last approximately one year.

Key Producer/Director responsibilities include:

• Shepherding editorial processes, including: developing topics and outlines with researchers, collaborating on scripts with writers and hosts, providing feedback on rough cuts.
• Directing talent and crews, including studio and field shoots.
• Managing post production, including collaborating with gfx editor and others on graphics, animations, titles, and music.
• Shepherding all deliverables, including social and promotional assets.

In short, you are a creative force from pre-production to delivery of each episode. You will wrangle a team of researchers, writers, hosts, animators, editors, and work closely with PBSNC’s National Productions Team and PBS Digital Studios. Commitment to diversity is key, both in front of and behind the camera as well as inclusion of diverse ideas and perspectives. Ideally, you are Carolina-based or within short driving distance to Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a contract position. This is remote work, except for shoot days. Please email a letter of introduction and relevant experience (with links) to Rachel Raney at – rraney@pbsnc.org.

PBS North Carolina

Charles & Colvard is seeking a creative leader with vision, drive, and a passion for mentoring creative teams. The Art Director role is the creative anchor within our in-house brand and content development team. They will lead creative development of core marketing initiatives and product launches, develop brand campaigns and graphic standards, and work closely with the Director of Creative Services and a team of designers, photographers, and copywriters to ensure that the creative campaigns are executed across all brand channels (print, digital and social). Ideally, they will have a refined eye for luxury design, and experience working within jewelry, fashion, or luxury industries. They will play an active role in brainstorm sessions with cross-functional management teams and should be comfortable in presenting both creative concepts and rationale. This role requires strong management skills and ability to lead, develop and retain a growing team, set goals, and delegate responsibilities.

**This role is required to be on-site at our headquarters located in Morrisville, NC.

Accountabilities & Performance Measures:

• Develop, lead, and manage the overall look and feel of the Charles & Colvard brand, owning the progression of voice/tone of all creative content
• Manage all creative content development from start to finish and work closely with the web team to ensure content is optimized for performance
• Work closely with the overall marketing team and IT department to ensure that web infrastructure supports brand messaging, content, and product promotion goals

Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 4+ years of experience in an Art Director or Senior Designer role and 6+ years in creative/design field with emphasis on ecommerce
• Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite, Project Management systems, MAC platform, etc.

Qualifications:

• Strong self-starter with demonstrated experience in developing brand identity and messaging
• Demonstrated experience in luxury brand development and strong multi-channel execution
• Proven track record of directing photography and videography
• Proficiency in a variety of digital marketing tools and the ability to learn new technologies quickly
• Understanding of how content marketing, PR, email marketing and social media interact and bolster the overarching brand initiatives and goals

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has supervisory responsibilities and will manage the creative team inclusive of graphic designers, photographers, and videographers.

Charles & Colvard, Ltd.

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