Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Art Director

Chicago, IL – Onsite

$75,000 – $90,000

We are partnering with a leading brand in the city to bring onboard a new Art Director. They are looking for someone with the right combination of self-motivation, conceptual approach, and the artistic skills necessary to create, sell and execute impactful ideas for their clients.

Art Director Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the marketing team to create compelling marketing creative that level up our brand, help us grow customers — and keep them engaged.
• Lead brainstorms and prototype visual concepts in the form of mood boards, mockups, and storyboards.
• Work closely with the Creative Director to develop and enhance the aesthetic of the brand and ensure all materials are designed and produced accordingly.
• Ensure all visual design adheres to existing brand guidelines.
• Lead the creation of creative templates and guidelines to use across our team on different projects.
• Produce compelling content to be used across various digital and traditional marketing channels.
• Work with project management and stakeholders to gather feedback, and incorporate it quickly while meeting deadlines.
• Partner with a copywriter to develop creative that’s not only well executed but strategically tells a story, too.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, incorporate new techniques, and inform others.

Art Director Requirements:

• 3-5 years of art direction experience working within a creative team
• Excellent skills with design software, primarily the Adobe Creative Suite.
• A link to your current portfolio is required.
• Strong decision-making skills
• Aptitude for being well organized
• Strong presentation skills, poise and professionalism
• Ability to multi-task and perform in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment

Distinct North America

Creative Director

eCommerce

Greater Chicago Area – Hybrid

THE COMPANY:

An organization that is a mainstay in the eCommerce space is in the market for a Creative Director to manage their brand and creative team as a whole!

THE ROLE:

As the Creative Director, your main focus will be on overseeing the entirety of creative strategy, development, and execution. Some of your key responsibilities will be:

• Managing a team of project managers, copywriters, web designers, graphic designers, and other creative professionals
• Presenting unique and innovative strategic concepts and solutions for a multitude of projects at once
• Analyzing and reporting feedback on the creative teams projects to ensure quality and best practices
• Working collaboratively with both internal teams and external partners

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Ample experience being both managerial and hands-on in marketing and creative strategy
• Comfortability managing large budgets to drive revenue throughout the business
• Proficient in presenting to senior leadership and collaborating with both internal and external teams
• Familiarity with A/B testing alongside tools such as the adobe suite, Microsoft Suite, Jira, & other marketing tools
• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or related industry required. Master’s preferred.

THE BENEFITS:

As the Creative Director, you can earn a competitive basic salary and industry-leading benefits.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please register your interest by sending your resume to Rachel Davner via the Apply link.

KEYWORDS:

Marketing, Management, Strategy, Creative Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Budget Management, Campaign Management, Campaign Strategy, Analysis, Sales, Vendor Relationships, Social Media, Adobe, SEO, A/B Testing, Microsoft Office, Jira

Desired Skills and Experience

Video, Photo, Creative, Creative Director, Art Director
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Marcus Theatres

Position Description – Sports Entertainment Manager

Broad Description of Duties:

The Sports Entertainment Manager is responsible for delivering a magical guest experience for our sports fans. This position will oversee the execution of The Wall sports auditorium and bar operations, as well as overall performance, by developing expedited process and implementing best practices & drink quality. The goal is to achieve revenue, sales/marketing, cost control, quality measures, staffing, associate development and guest satisfaction results.

This position reports to the General Manager.

Essential Functions/Job Duties:

· Works with bartenders and other key associates to promote local events and bar promotions.

· Promotes Marcus Theatres Corporation brand, The Wall sports viewing auditorium, and helps create brand awareness.

· Knowledgeable of competitor’s initiatives to structure and strategize to remain competitive in the market.

· Creates, promotes, and supports company-sponsored guest and associate recognition programs.

· Maintains revenue, and payroll expenses, other expenses and profit margins within the budgeted parameters. Implements appropriate action and contingency plans when the bar falls below the established budget parameters.

· Identifies operational opportunities to build sales and control costs; develop and implement plans to address opportunities.

· Responsible for ensuring location compliance with company directed initiatives, state/federal requirements, responsible alcohol service and any additional guest expectations.

· Follows alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and dealing with intoxicated Guests.

· Ensures that the bar and staff are set up for an outstanding shift; from product, to equipment, to ambiance.

· Works with bartenders and other key associates to promote local events and bar promotions.

· Keeps to date with major sporting events, including: programming/highlighting the event for an ultimate sporting guest experience.

Quality Guidelines

· Maintains the desired levels of quality assurance ratings, including guest comment cards, accounting audits, and inspection scores.

· Monitors and ensures effective performance through frequent associate discussions and inspections.

· Maintains and administers safety and security of guests and associates, including OSHA compliance, General Liability, and Workers’ Compensation reporting requirements. Complies with all federal and state guidelines.

· Ensures that bar is within company standards, including quality, service, cleanliness, safety, and security.

· Investigates and ensures corrective actions are in place for all bar deficiencies found via internal/external auditors, property walk-throughs, guest or associate complaints, etc.

· Ensures compliance with state liquor laws and enforces local requirements.

· Ensures that improvements are made to enhance curb appeal, approach, and bar presentation experience.

Staff Development

· Recruits, selects, and retains a quality staff.

· Trains and develops associates regarding policies, practices and procedures. Mentors associates regarding their growth and development to include providing leadership, praise, and encouragement.

· Conducts performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, counseling, and discharge of associates.

· Informs General Manager on a timely basis of any operational or personnel problems at the theatre.

Administration

· Maintains associate records to comply with all Human Resources and Payroll guidelines and procedures. Ensures timely submission of all associate documentation into Kronos system and to Human Resources Department.

· Schedules associates and maintains payroll within budget.

· Maintains regular communications with theatre and corporate management for specific promotions.

· Monitors alcohol comps and discount to prevent fraud.

· Assist and create reports as needed and when requested.

*The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Job Requirements:

· Minimum 21 years of age;

· Possess strong interpersonal, problem identification and problem solving skills, verbal, and written communication skills;

· Willing and motivated to learn new skills, tasks, and software systems to meet the changing demands of the industry;

· Flexibility to work varied shifts to include days and nights, weekends and holidays;

· Ability to work in a fast paced environment;

· A minimum of two to three (2-3) years of bartending work experience;

· Represent the company in a professional manner;

· Ability to learn and use the Aloha Point of Service System;

· Accuracy in transactions and cash-handling skills;

· Ability to obtain relevant training certificate and/or licensure;

· Serve Safe Certification, Management Certification

· Sports bar management, preferred;

· Food & Beverage experience, preferred;

· Sports bar marketing experience

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand for long periods of time, and/or walk often. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Work is performed in a theatre/restaurant/bar environment. The noise level is usually moderate to high with an occasional loud environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Education Required:

· Four year college degree desire

Marcus Theatres is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination in our hiring and employment practices in accordance with all applicable laws

Marcus Theatres

Director of Music / Classic Worship

PURPOSE:

The Classic Worship Director will collaborate and create with the preaching, worship arts, communication and production teams in the development and execution of worship designed at engaging people in exalting God. This person will help define and develop a culture of passionate worshippers and a place where those looking for hope and new life can seek at their own pace.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a collaborative process to craft, design and develop orders of worship and liturgical elements for weekly Classic Worship services.
• Select, assign and integrate Scripturally-rich and sacred musical elements and repertoire for Classic Worship services.
• Coach and resource Classic Worship liturgists and lay-leaders to effectively lead spoken elements of Classic Worship services.
• Rehearse and select appropriate repertoire for Chancel Choir (ensemble comprised of part-time music staff and volunteers) on-site weekly in partnership with the staff accompanist.
• Rehearse and select appropriate repertoire for various small ensembles as needed and developed (Women’s Ensembles, Men’s Ensemble, Handbells, Mixed Chamber Singers, etc.)
• Provide appropriate levels of pastoral care to all Music Ministry volunteers as able; refer to a Pastor where needed.
• Work collaboratively with the Communications Team to imagine and implement strategies to inform and invite the congregation and community to Classic Worship services and special concerts and events.
• Serve as a worship leader for monthly staff meetings, annual congregational meeting, Elder Board meetings, as well as other staff and leadership events as needed and assigned.
• Recruit and assign appropriate instrumental and vocal leadership for special services and concert events.
• Lead the collaborative planning and design process, as well as conduct yearly major concert events–like Handel’s Messiah/CarolFest Christmas concert, The Passion Lenten oratorio, Lessons and Carols, Veteran’s Day Concert, Spring Pops Recital.
• Recruit, develop and hire qualified orchestral musicians for concert events.
• Lead the collaborative design and implementation process to create theologically-rich holiday liturgies and orders of Worship for Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve.
• Build collaborative relationships with staff and Elders assigned to the Worship MMA (Major Ministry Area) to plan and implement Elder recommendations, including Communion and Baptism.
• Work collaboratively with the Care/Funeral staff to coordinate musical leadership and Resources.
• Supervise and resource the Master Organist and Staff Accompanist to carry out the needs of weekly worship, special events and concert events. Work collaboratively with the Master Organist to implement appropriate organ repertoire for prelude, postlude and accompaniments as played on the Sanctuary 80 ranks Austin/40 ranks Allen instrument.
• Supervise and resource the Classic Section Leaders to carry out the needs of Chancel Choir and all small vocal ensembles.
• Supervise, resource and work collaboratively with the Classic Worship Coordinator and Producer.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Spiritual Development

• Support and model individual spiritual formation i.e. Worship, Grow and Serve. (Weekly worship, prayer, scripture reading, small group, volunteering/service, etc.).

Skills and Talents

• Passion for worship and liturgy in the traditional Protestant expression and well-developed understanding of traditional Protestant liturgical seasons and worship elements.
• Exceptional skills and experience in choral/vocal music.
• Knowledge of wide variety of appropriate classical and/or sacred musical repertoire.
• Competence and proficiency as a choral-orchestral conductor.
• Strong communication skills.

Character Traits

• Agree and align with the vision, values, pathway, leadership distinctives and doctrinal statement of Christ Church.
• Ongoing desire and effort to grow more Christ-like in character.
• Desire to continuously learn and serve others.
• Enjoy collaboration and belonging to a team.
• Appreciation for own and other’s giftedness.
• Ability to keep a high degree of confidentiality.
• High degree of patience and professionalism.
• Approachable and accessible.
• Honest and trustworthy.
• Demonstrates learning and organizational agility.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity.

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in music and/or Worship Arts (Master’s degree preferred).
• Experience working within a church and/or liturgical educational setting.
• Experience conducting large-scale choral-orchestral performances and productions.
• Deep understanding of Scripture.
• Experience in the supervision of paid staff and volunteers.
• Has significant abilities to understand and shape worship culture.
• Experience in team leadership and supervision.
• Has significant abilities in leading and communicating in large events, both on and off the stage.
• Must be able to arrange and write music.
• Has a high level of proficiency using the following software: Planning Center Online, Ableton Live, Finale/Sibelius, Garage Band, Logic Pro, and Pro Tools.

Christ Church

Major Baby Brand Commercial & Print Project

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Babies (ages 3 months – 2 years old) with unique attributes (some examples include but are not limited to: downs syndrome, hearing or visually impaired, prosthetic limbs, vitiligo, albinism, wears glasses, wears a cranial helmet, etc.) 

PRODUCT: A Major Baby Brand (product is under NDA – but it’s for a major diaper & wipes brand!) 

TYPE OF PRODUCTION: This is a NON UNION Commercial with Stills that will be used for 1 year in North America for TV/Broadcast, Internet/New Media, Industrial, Print, and Historical usage. 

COMPENSATION (If booked for the project):

Babies Session Rate – $350.00 per work day (hours are subject to IL child labor laws), and $50.00 for wardrobe fitting (if needed)

Adults Session Rate – $500.00 per 10 hour work day, and $50.00 for wardrobe fitting (if needed)

If featured in the final commercial or in print, each person (adults and children) will be compensated $2,000.00 for the usage!  

All minors in the state of IL would need to obtain a work permit and a trust account in order to shoot this commercial.  O’Connor Casting and Production will supply you with all information needed for this if your child is booked! 

DATES NEEDED: 

Wardrobe fitting: Tues. 5/9 (if needed)

Shoot Dates: Thurs. 5/11 and/or Fri. 5/12 (likely only needed 1 day)

Shoot Location: Chicagoland Area (you must be able to transport yourself to and from set in the Chicago area)

Adult Children’ is filming out in Dixon, Illinois. 

We have our Stand Ins. There is ONE ‘extra role’ opportunity that we know of.

This is for a:

• South Eastern ASIAN FEMALE 48–62 years of age.

Project: ‘Adult Children’ Feature Film

Shooting Location: DIXON, Illinois

(must be able to get out here on your own)

Film Date: May 15 AND possibly May 16

Rate: $123.20 for up to 8 hours, plus time+ one half OT each day

• meal and parking provided on set

One last push for the kids please!

No experience is necessary but must be 100% Korean.  

The ads will be in these regions, and authenticity is key.

The pay is excellent!

SPECS:

• KOREAN kids,
• 5-12 years

Local to Chicago, Suburbs, and Border States to IL ONLY!
Casting Alert!

Searching for an:

• AFRICAN AMERICAN
• MALE
• 200 LBS TO 235 LBS
• DARK HAIR
• 20’s to 50’s
• 6′ TO 6’2″

To work as a standin (same height and coloring as actor to use to light and camera block the set) on THURSDAY, May 4th, to take a Covid test tomorrow, Tuesday May 2nd, between 6am and 10am taken at Cinespace Studio.

I am looking for:

• Chinese and Korean talent for an upcoming Pharma ad.  
• No experience necessary but must be 100% Chinese, Taiwanese, or Korean.  

The ads will be in these regions and authenticity is key. Pay is excellent!! If you have an agent, they will submit you.

SPECS:

• KOREAN Adult Females, 20-35 years
• KOREAN Adult males, 30-50 years
• CHINESE/TAIWANESE Adult Females, 20-50 years
• CHINESE/TAIWANESE Adult Males, 30-45 years
• KOREAN kids, 6-12 years
• CHINESE/TAIWANESE Kids, 5-10 years

Creative Director

E-Commerce

$180,000 – $200,000 + Bonus + LTI

Greater Chicago (hybrid – 3 days in office)

An organization that is a mainstay in the E-Commerce space is looking to add an executive leader to its robust Creative division. If you have ample experience implementing best-of-breed initiatives from a creative strategy perspective, can effectively preside over a multi-faceted team of 8+ direct reports, and have a successful track record driving an ever-evolving brand, this can be the opportunity for you!

THE ROLE- Creative Director

In this capacity, you will be tasked with the following:

• Effectively preside over all aspects of creative strategy from ideation to execution.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, E-Commerce, and Merchandising to align on website site design.
• Direct the creation of brand, photography, design, and voice standards for both internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Support organizational product launches and company-wide initiatives.
• Partner with senior leadership within Marketing to understand organizational needs and how they can be supplemented by the creative team.
• Manage a versatile creative team that includes various business units such as Project Management, Graphic/Web Design, Video, Photography, and Copywriting.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline is required. Masters preferred.
• Ample hands-on experience in a Creative capacity is needed.
• The ability to navigate a lean, agile environment is required.
• Proven experience with building, leading, and presiding over multi-faceted Creative teams.
• Proven expertise in the overall execution of complex marketing content across a website is required.
• A sterling track record of having deep ownership of projects that have a profound effect on a business in its entirety.
• Impeccable communication skills with experience working cross-functionally throughout an organization.
• Previous experience spearheading Photography/Video content for a multitude of outputs.

BENEFITS – Creative Director

As a Creative Director, you can expect to earn up to $200,000 (depending on experience), both long and short-term bonuses, and highly competitive benefits.

HOW TO APPLY?:

Please register your interest by sending your Resume to Greffen George via the Apply link on this page

KEYWORDS:

Thought Leadership, E-Commerce, Creative, Photo, Video, Content, Web, Website, Site, Analytics, Excel, Management, Personalization, CRM, Customer Experience, Customer Relationship Management, Strategy, Roadmap, Merchandise, Brand, Digital

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