Charlotte Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

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TTX is now in Charlotte! Following a robust assessment, TTX determined Charlotte to be an ideal location to sustain our business success and provide continued value to the North American rail industry. Beyond that, locals know that Charlotte is a fast-growing hub for a diversified set of industries. It’s also a very nice place to live with nearby mountains, beaches, and an outdoor-friendly, year-round climate. We’ve chosen office space at The Line, a new office complex in the heart of Charlotte’s up and coming South End, which is “the place to be” with over 200 shops and restaurants, 2,500 multi-family residences, and lots of entertainment and art to enjoy.

Over 11,000 residents now call South End home. Many of the 17,000 employees who work in South End commute via the convenient Rail Trail. We’re excited about the opportunities for our business and our employees.

Why don’t you come join us?

About TTX

TTX is a unique and creative provider of service to the rail industry. Our signature yellow cars move the goods and raw materials that consumers and businesses rely upon every day. TTX has a friendly and helpful culture with smart, curious people who enjoy working together. At TTX you can expect: Professional development with continuing learning opportunities. Financial rewards for excellent performance through competitive pay and bonuses. TTX’s Total Rewards package includes fully paid Health, Dental and Vision benefits.

We are currently hiring a Business Relationship Manager

What you’ll do:

• Develop and maintain a long-term partnership with one or more key business lines for functional executives to apply technology solutions to their business needs
• With an understanding of the business strategy, organization, function, goals and objectives of TTX and the client’s business, serve as an effective point of contact and technology resource for the business line or functional head
• Use analytical abilities to understand issues, identify, pursue, and influence opportunities to use technology to help the client reduce costs, improve service and address business risks
• Play a key role in delivering effective communications concerning business impacting operational issues, changes in technology, and services
• Responsible for highlighting the successes and value that IT brings to its business partners and to increase their awareness of technologies that are available to solve business problems
• Assist in the intake, evaluation, and delivery of technology services available to the business and assist in identifying opportunities to leverage new technologies in order to achieve the desired business outcome
• Assist business partners with understanding and navigating cross-functional process such as Governance & Risk, PMO, and project evaluations
• Advocate within IT- translate and align business strategies against available technology solutions
• Identify opportunities to streamline/automate business processes and improve quality of services
• Educate and assist in guiding business partners about relevant processes, roles and responsibilities within IT and across the organization
• Understand and guide communications for projects/initiatives to ensure proper organizational change management practices are effective and appropriate
• Advocate for Governance & Risk related initiatives, communicating the importance of these efforts for the organization and the individual.

Qualifications:

• BS or BA degree in Information Technology or Business related field
• 7+ years of progressive experience in information technology and/or financial business experience
• Knowledge of business process mapping and re-engineering
• Ability to interact effectively and communicate with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work effectively with multiple businesses and IT stakeholders. Requires business process and technical understanding of IT and impact on the business.
• Dedication and commitment to top-quality service and to meeting customer expectations
• Strong perspective, understanding, and sensitivity towards company business issues
• Results-oriented leadership and facilitation capabilities
• Creativity and flexibility in analytical skills to facilitate leveraging solutions for a win-win outcome
• Natural leadership ability and strong work ethic

TTX is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, gender, handicap or disability, or any other category protected by federal state or local law.

ABOUT US

TTX Company is a leading provider of railcars and related freight car management services to the North American rail industry. TTX’s pool of railcars is ideal for supporting shippers in the intermodal, automotive, paper & forest, metals, machinery, wind energy and other markets where flatcars, boxcars and gondolas are required.

TTX’s generous Total Rewards package includes Paid Time Off, Health, Dental and Vision benefits, and 401(k) with company match. This position participates in Railroad Retirement.

TTX Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

ABOUT THE TEAM

What we do:

Achieve strategic business value by leading and supporting TTX’s Digital Transformation, including cloud solutions, intelligent real-time analytics, machine learning and mobility.

• Supports daily business operations via systems and data
• Develops and/or provides hardware and software to run business
• Provide maintenance and trouble-shooting for business systems
• Special projects to transform business operations and meet business needs
• Provide Cybersecurity for TTX and its information assets.

TTX Company

Mindwalk Studios is a leading digital art & animation studio under Keywords Studios, providing CG outsourcing services for the gaming industry’s top-tier developers. Founded in 2004 we were added to the Keywords suite of global studios in 2016. Over nearly 20 years in business, we engage with partners such as ZeniMax, Electronic Arts, and Microsoft Game Studios on a varied range of beloved global properties delivering on all major platforms, such as Halo, Gears of War, Forza, It Takes Two, Destiny, Starfield etc.

At Mindwalk- A Keywords Studio, you’ll be working on world-famous assets and demanding, high-skill artwork for AAA-grade game projects. You’ll be working with all the same tools and processes as top global game development companies while earning name credits on blockbuster game titles played by millions. We pride ourselves on our open management structure and warm, family-like culture. We emphasize teamwork and a fun environment that we hope brings the best out in all our employees.

As our studio continues to grow, we are looking to appoint an experienced Art Director to continue to drive our well-established operations in the North American market. In this position, you will work very closely with our North American-based clients to set the artistic vision for their projects and act as the interface with our China-based production team to ensure that our client’s needs are met to the highest possible standards.

We are looking for a person who is passionate about 3D art, the ‘big picture’ of art direction, and knows how to extrapolate on creative direction notes to keep asset production ‘on look’ and cohesive. You will be comfortable moving from style to style and identifying the key stylistic characteristics across a variety of projects. You will also be comfortable with the language of art direction and can confidently give feedback as well as ask the right questions of the team or the client.

This role is offered as fully remote.

Some of the cool stuff you’ll be doing:

• Interface directly with clients to understand their needs and form a solid working relationship
• Understand client’s requirements and artistic style of various projects. Provide art guidance for the Production team in China
• Responsible/answer to the client for the visual direction and QC of work
• Help with estimation, team feedback, and pipeline development
• Define and communicate the key components of the project style and design
• Collaborate with different 3D Art teams, and coordinate resources and projects between multiple internal Chinese and external teams and studios
• Continually look for opportunities to innovate and improve the visual quality on all projects

Requirements

What you’ll bring to the table:

• Passionate about games with a proven 3+ years of professional art leadership experience in the games industry
• Strong game production work experience showcasing top-quality work
• Ability to work in multiple software packages and game engines (i.e. 3DS Max, Maya, Zbrush, Unreal, Unity)
• Expert understanding of industry-standard techniques and tools
• Excellent communication skills, with an understanding of the value of listening as well as providing feedback, and the confidence to ask the right questions
• Team Player, quick learner, and self-motivated
• Have an understanding of up-to-date game development technical processes, take a keen interest in the latest workflows, and have an interest in learning, evaluating, and evangelizing appropriate usage of new software, tools, and technologies

Bonus points:

• Experience working with Chinese-based art production teams
• Mandarin language skills
• Previous experience working with for Art outsource provider and/or experience managing remote art production teams

Benefits

What’s in it for you?

In addition to working for one of the leading Art Services providers in the games industry, we are also able to offer the following benefits:

• Fully remote work environment
• Salary range based on experience but expected to be between $70K – $90K USD
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Voluntary long-term & short-term disability insurance
• 401K with company matching
• Ability to work on multiple AAA IP’s
• The opportunity to build or expand your career the way you want to, in a smaller studio connected to a global studio family

Mindwalk is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. Please let us know of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.

Role Information: EN

Studio: Mindwalk Studios

Location: Americas, United States, North Carolina

Area of Work: Art Services

Service: Create

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Pattern: Remote
Keywords Studios

 Casting Models

Job Detail: We are seeking diverse and dynamic individuals for a casting session on Monday, November 13th, in the CLT (Charlotte) area. This casting call is open to individuals of all shapes, sizes, genders, and heights. We are looking for models who can bring a unique and authentic presence to our upcoming project.

Job Responsibilities:

• Attend the casting session on Monday, November 13th, prepared to showcase your modeling skills and personality.
• Engage with the casting team, showcasing your ability to take direction and adapt to different concepts.
• Collaborate with other models and the casting team to create a positive and inclusive atmosphere during the casting process.

Requirements:

• No prior modeling experience required; we welcome individuals of all experience levels.
• Must be available on Monday, November 13th, for the casting session in the CLT area.
• Open to individuals of all shapes, sizes, genders, and heights.
• Positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a willingness to collaborate.

Compensation:

• Payment details will be discussed with selected models.
• Selected models may have the opportunity for additional compensation based on the project’s requirements.

Casting Call: Stand-ins Needed

Job Detail:

• Project: GND 5
• Location: Cornelius, NC
• Immediate Need: 2 Male Stand-ins for Tomorrow

Job Responsibilities:

• Act as stand-ins for the principal actors during lighting setups, rehearsals, and other pre-production activities.
• Mimic the physical characteristics, movements, and gestures of the principal actors to assist the cinematographer in setting up shots.
• Collaborate closely with the director, cinematographer, and other crew members to ensure accurate framing and lighting.

Requirements:

• Gender: Male
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Height: 5’8” and 5’10”
• Availability: Must be available for the specified date.

Compensation:

• $130 for the day

Our client, a global entertainment studio is looking for an Account/Project Manager with a background in social media analytics.

This is an approx. 5 month assignment (40 hours a week) with potential to extend that is fully remote – LA based candidates preferred.

Expected responsibilities for someone in this role:

• Own the ongoing project tracker and and ensure timely updates and needed comms
• Lead weekly check-in meetings with partners and be responsible for all follow-up materials (notes, next steps, etc)
• Create launch materials and support guides to ensure a smooth and effective project
• rollout
• Oversee and maintain project support channels as well as all needed follow-ups
• Pull and analyze reporting data across main social channels (Meta, TikTok, X, etc)
• Proactively build relationships with both internal stakeholders and vendor partners

Qualifications:

• 2-3+ years of experience in Marketing (Project Management or Account Management)
• Ideal candidate has a strong understanding of social media and marketing landscape
• as well as associated reporting needs. Also has experience working with third party
• vendors and maintaining those relationships
• Background with owning marketing reporting (understanding of Excel, Google
• sheets, etc)
• A close attention to detail
• Excellent judgment and the ability to prioritize needs based on impact or importance
• Effective, clear, and proactive communication style to be able to manage
• relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Solid interpersonal skills and comfortable building relationships with many different type of personalities
• Experience working within a social media agency or digital publisher

24 Seven Talent

Beam Dynamics is a rapidly growing Software as a Service (SaaS) startup based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Our Asset intelligence™ combines financial, operational, and technical data to give organizations unparalleled insight into their technology estate.  Organizations that use Beam reduce costly downtime, increase productivity, and increase the ROI of their fixed assets.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join our team and help expand our footprint with the media and entertainment industry, and beyond. As a key member of the sales team, you’ll be responsible for building and nurturing relationships with potential clients, understanding their needs, and collaborating closely with our Sales Development Representatives to seamlessly transition qualified leads into successful sales. Additionally, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our business strategies, leveraging your expertise to drive revenue growth, and achieve your sales targets. In this role, you will report directly to the CEO.

What You’ll Do: 

• Develop and maintain a pipeline of active opportunities, providing accurate forecasts and reports to the management team
• Secure contracts and close deals successfully, meeting or exceeding sales targets and objectives
• Lead account planning to maximize revenue potential
• Effectively manage our CRM to capture opportunities, activities, and follow-ups, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of our software platform, enabling you to successfully showcase its features and advantages against competitors
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships
• Perform other Business Development activities as required to support company growth and initiatives

Requirements:

• Minimum of five years of experience selling SaaS products, with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Ability to learn the Beam platform for demonstration purposes and explaining our software to prospective customers
• Ability to think creatively and build strong customer relationships
• Highly organized with a positive attitude and a motivation to work in a target-driven environment
• Fast learner in understanding a complex competitive environment

Work Environment: 

• You’ll be working in our office 3 – 4 days per week, which means living in commuting distance to Winston-Salem, NC
• This position will require limited travel, up to 15 – 20%

Salary and Commission

• Base salary commensurate with experience, Range $60 – $90K
• Uncapped commissions.  At quota, commissions expected to represent 50% of OTE

Beam Dynamics

Casting Call: Garmin Deep Sea Fishing Ad

Job Details: We are seeking enthusiastic and experienced individuals for an upcoming Garmin advertisement focused on deep sea fishing. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your skills and passion for coastal and deep sea fishing in a dynamic commercial project.

Job Responsibilities: Selected talent will be featured in a Garmin ad highlighting the use of their fishing equipment. Responsibilities include:

• Demonstrating expertise in coastal or deep sea fishing techniques
• Showcasing the effective use of Garmin fishing technology
• Engaging with the camera to convey a genuine passion for fishing
• Collaborating with the production team to ensure a successful shoot

Requirements: We are looking for individuals who meet the following criteria:

For Male Talent (Age Range: 25-40)

• Fit and athletic appearance
• Coastal fishing experience, preferably with a background in fishing charters
• Must provide their own rods, reels, and gear

For Male Talent (Age Range: 30-50)

• Fit and athletic appearance
• Deep sea fishing experience, preferably with a background in fishing charters
• Must provide their own rods, reels, and gear

All talent must be fully available on the following dates:

• Fitting: 11/14
• Work Dates: 11/15 and/or 11/16

Compensation: Selected talent will receive a flat fee of $1,000.00 for up to 10 hours of work. Please note that talent should be local to Wilmington, N.C.

This is an incredible opportunity for passionate and experienced fishermen to showcase their skills and be a part of a high-profile commercial project for Garmin.

At Walk West, the Senior Art Director role’s quest to discover the next big idea is endless. They will partner with the Senior Copywriter and will fearlessly create beside one another. They need to chase curiosity, inspire change, and dig deep into the ‘why’. Creativity at Walk West means telling compelling stories, crafting thoughtful designs, and developing meaningful solutions.

The Senior Art Director will create and manage the overall design and visual style for websites, ad campaigns, magazines/newspapers/publications, photoshoots, and video productions. They will set the general artistic tone, using imagery and aesthetics to bring concepts, campaigns, and branding to life. They direct other designers and art directors to develop artwork and various layouts per project, overseeing the project from inception to completion. This management includes staying on budget, on time, and on strategy.

The role should inspire and be inspired by others to take our creative efforts to the next level. They should have a natural eye for design and a passion for delivering dynamic ideas that connect with any audience. Collaboration and creative problem solving are key to this position, as you will help grow Walk West’s

Creative team, working hand-in-hand with our full agency.

Responsibilities

• Work with entire team on a creative audit to elevate innovation and establish a unified brand understanding and company voice
• Conceptualize campaign vision, harnessing original graphics, copy, website content, social media, and other marketing materials
• Participate in creative briefs based on ideas from brainstorming sessions, with direction, schedules, and deliverables for the creative team
• Delegate projects to in-house designers and oversee overall creative process
• Obtain team approval of final layouts, storyboards, and illustrations; encourage members to provide feedback; and respond to internal commentary and requests
• Oversee presentation of final concepts and coordinate production and dissemination for cross-organizational use
• Work collaboratively across agency teams
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in the creative and design industry, marketing, agency, or combination 
• Partner with Senior Copywriter to create inspiring and compelling work
• Participate in the process of hiring, training, resourcing, and mentoring staff
• Establish Creative department standards for online and offline production, productivity, and quality
• Ensure team adheres to current processes, identifies opportunities for improvement, and proposes and creates processes and tools to support design operations
• Collaborate with marketing and sales divisions in creating marketing plans and aligning team priorities with business objectives so that high-quality work is delivered on time and on budget
• Develop presentation approaches, styles, and techniques for the team
• Be in the know about current creative and market trends
• Strong creative and design portfolio, highlighting expertise in all areas
• Exceptional knowledge of and experience with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, specifically XD, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Organizational ability to manage multiple clients and simultaneously 
• Strong ability to present design decisions clearly and effectively, both internally and externally to clients
• Solid work ethic and personal accountability

This role will work on our hybrid schedule. Currently Walk West works in our office in Durham, NC on Thursdays. Therefore, this role is open exclusively to local candidates at present moment.

Walk West

Senior Art Director 

 Highlights 

• We work to unleash the greatness that impacts our everyday lives 
• We are collaborative, friendly, fun, and do amazing work  
• We value the bond with each other as we build community 
• We bring together brand and demand generation for B2B manufacturers 
• We are in-person working hybrid in Charlotte, NC; in-office Tues. – Thur. 
• We offer competitive compensation, paid time off and benefits 

Overview 

Crafted is looking for a visionary Senior Art Director to expand our team. Their primary responsibility is to develop and oversee projects from ideation and presentations to execution. Job duties also include supporting the Creative Director with Creative Dept. operations and directly managing the Visual Designers. As well as working with PM to build project timelines and carry out strategic resource planning to meet departmental deadlines efficiently. A Senior Art Director should have a keen eye for coworker’s details and knowledge of creative inspiration to inspire the team. 

 Your Responsibilities 

• Supporting the Creative Director with Creative Dept. operations and directly managing the Visual Designers 
• Effectively communicate ideas and present work within agency and to customers. 
• Deliver a wide array of design outputs, including digital, print, environmental, web, storyboards and video graphics. 
• Provide support to the Creative Director and other key stakeholders.   
• Capable of working on multiple jobs concurrently. 
• Establish budgets and timelines and deliver the finished campaign within those parameters.  
• Concept and create well-crafted designed content. 
• Collaborate with other departments and contractors to create cohesive, effective campaigns.   
• Accepts constructive criticism and applies feedback. 
• Work with members of the Creative Dept. to evaluate client or company needs and create visual elements for campaigns.   
• Troubleshooting problems as they arise.   

REQUIREMENTS 

• Currently playing a Senior Art Director or Art Director role 
• 5+ years of creative experience within an agency. 
• Conceptual thinker that brings ideas to life in a unique way. 
• A portfolio of distinctive and exceptional art direction using print and digital, including large campaigns. 
• Design degree or creative/design-based education.   
• Supervisory experience required. 
• Great communicator who can present, think on the fly and work capably across teams. 
• Desire to work collaboratively as part of a larger team and can self-manage. 
• Manage photography and videography shoots with the internal team and hired vendors 
• Understanding of motion graphic design/animation or editing. 
• Strong writing skills and the ability to construct presentations. 
• Ability to meet high standards for quality and accuracy under tight deadlines. 
• Interpersonal skills: exceptional verbal/written communication, listening and coaching. 
• Must demonstrate a solid understanding of current creative media, mediums and trends. 
• Experience with Adobe and a myriad of creative platforms and tools.   

AGENCY OPPORTUNITIES 

• Growth from this position could lead to Associate Creative Director. 
• A qualified Associate Creative Director candidate should be creative with strong leadership, communication, and multitasking skills. The chief responsibility would be to manage projects or clients independently from the Creative Director, although the Creative Director has the final say. 

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS   

• Team player who works well collaboratively and is quick to credit others   
• Positive attitude with humility and a sense of humor   
• Strong results-oriented focus for clients   
• Effective time management skills and the ability to multitask   
• Calm under pressure   
• Strong intellectual curiosity and high attention to detail 

WHAT WE OFFER   

• Be part of a team that likes to have fun and is focused on quality work and performance   
• Competitive salary, health insurance, disability, 401k + match and profit sharing   
• Paid time off for holidays, vacation, sick or personal time   

To learn more visit craftedagency.com. 

Crafted

Casting Call: Live Oak Bank Ads

Job Details: We are seeking talented actors for a series of Live Oak Bank ads shooting in Wilmington, NC. The shoot will take place from December 9 to December 12, 2023. This is a local opportunity and candidates must be able to work in Wilmington, NC.

Job Responsibilities: Selected actors will be featured in a series of promotional videos for Live Oak Bank. Each role will have specific scenes depicting their profession in a positive and professional light.

Principal Roles:

1. Small Business Owner:

   • Age Range: 30 to 55 years old
   • Ethnicity: Person of color, any gender

2. Law Office Employee:

   • Age Range: 30 to 60 years old
   • Ethnicity: Asian American, any gender

3. Senior Care Professional:

   • Age Range: 30 to 60 years old
   • Ethnicity: Hispanic, any gender

4. Board Member:

   • Age Range: 30 to 60 years old
   • Ethnicity: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, any gender

5. Business Employee:

   • Age Range: 35 to 60 years old
   • Ethnicity: All ethnicities, any gender

6. Farmer:

   • Age Range: 35 to 65 years old
   • Ethnicity: All ethnicities, any gender

7. Construction Worker:

   • Age Range: 25 to 50 years old
   • Ethnicity: All ethnicities, any gender

Requirements:

• All actors must be available for the shoot dates from December 9 to December 12, 2023.
• Candidates must be able to work locally in Wilmington, NC.
• Previous acting experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Compensation:

• $500 day rate guaranteed.
• All media buyout in perpetuity.
• Contract will include a non-compete clause with financial institutions for 2 years.