Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

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

Harnham

GROUP CREATIVE DIRECTOR – ART & DESIGN (Ad Agency)

WE WANT YOU … TO WANT US

This is no Cheap Trick: Plan B is on the hunt for a dynamic, rockstar creative leader with serious art, design, and conceptual chops to help our inclusive, equitable, and sustainability-minded agency soar to even greater heights — and our talented band of creatives wants you … to want us.

See:

WE WANT YOUR LEADERSHIP. The Group Creative Director (Art & Design) is responsible for the overall supervision of the agency’s creative department and product – both design and copy, but with an emphasis on the quality of the design.

WE WANT YOUR STRATEGIC & CREATIVE VISION. The Group Creative Director (Art & Design) interfaces with the client, account teams, creative department, production department, and management team, and is responsible for taking strategic marketing plans and interpreting them into “big ideas” with a unique point of view.

WE WANT YOUR SAVVY MANAGEMENT SKILLS. The Group Creative Director (Art & Design) advises the Creative Directors regarding which creative team members to assign to which creative assignments. He/she works closely with creative staff to ensure quality results, fostering professional growth while working to bring everyone’s work to the highest standard possible.

WE WANT YOUR EYE FOR DETAIL. The Group Creative Director (Art & Design) ultimately approves all work before presentation to the client, reviewing it with account leaders and taking their requests into consideration. Most of all, the Group Creative Director (Art & Design) recognizes the importance of the creative product with regard to the future success of the agency and is a steward of excellence behind all work the agency produces.

This Group Creative Director (Art & Design) role is primarily an on-site position at our Chicago River North location. Regularly attending work in-person (5 days a week, M-F) is essential for the success of the company, our clients, and the entire Plan B team.

WE WANT YOU … TO APPLY NOW!

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Directs the creative product, striving for excellence from concept to completion of every project.
• Provides insightful, groundbreaking, and/or original creative concepts as required for specific assignments.
• Produces director-level art direction and design for mobile-first digital experiences, including websites, landing pages, emails, e-newsletters, microsites, and digital display ads across client accounts as needed.
• Collaborates with account group to joint estimate projects, assign resources, and define scope/schedule.
• Works closely with account teams to solve marketing problems through smart advertising and best practices.
• Manages Creative department, Creative Directors, Creative Production Services, and Freelance resources.
• Confirms delivery schedules with account teams and oversees assignment of jobs to creative team members.
• Oversees creative solutions produced by team and offers valuable input to elevate quality of creative product.
• Serves as client-facing representative of the agency and effectively “sells” creative at client presentations.
• Responsible for the selection and management of freelance services.
• Assists in screening and interviewing applicants for creative positions, hiring and terminating to ensure creative department is appropriately staffed.
• Actively promotes the agency’s growth and exposure via new business pitches, self-promotional efforts, and RFP response/proposal development.
• Maintains current working knowledge of computer-related skills, software, and programs to ensure entire creative department and staff remain on the leading edge of essential technology and skills.
• Makes recommendations to ensure profitability for the agency.
• Recommends hardware and software purchases to keep department current and efficient.
• Supports agency operations as a senior member of the agency’s management team.

WHY PLAN B?

Plan B is never boring. We’ve managed to maintain a flat organizational structure, an agile development style and the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up, even after 20 years in business. We work with both Fortune 500 companies and the innovative startups who move culture forward – so the work is rewarding, relevant and dialed into the exciting ambience of our connected world.

As a highly strategic creative boutique, we understand how game-changing, category-killing creative work emerges from powerful insights that are properly driven through complex multi-channel executions.

• Highly-Competitive Salary
• Equity/Profit-Sharing Program
• 401K
• Liberal PTO Program (including summer hours)
• Continuing Education Support Opportunities
• Full Health Benefits
• Limited Matching Contributions to Any Non-profit of Your Choice
• Decent coffee
• Smart, fun, passionate, ass-busting colleagues
• We don’t do weekends (or many late nights)

We also recognize the critical difference today’s companies can (and must) make with regard to corporate responsibility and environmental sustainability. The values of conservation and efficiency have long been core to Plan B’s cultural and operational foundation, and are even more of a priority today in light of how much our world is changing. In partnership, we work best with clients and vendors who share our passion for protecting the planet – companies whose operational and cultural priorities have shifted toward placing less value on GDP, and more value on GDH.

In practice, we are habitually seeking ways to do more with less, to reduce unnecessary waste and emissions, and to eagerly assist clients looking to promote their efforts to be responsible global citizens.

Plan B doesn’t discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

 DESIRED REQUIREMENTS:

• 10+ years of experience, including 3+ years of creative leadership and team management.
• Expertise with both traditional and digital tactic development and execution.
• Enough “scrappy” experience to never become paralyzed by time or budget realities that might restrict creative process. 
• A generous, collaborative spirit and a seeker of mentoring opportunities.
• A desire to innovate and help the creative team learn and grow on a professional level.
• Comfortable managing a multitude of projects simultaneously.
• A thinker, a day-dreamer, a non-traditional outlier who wants to believe in what they’re doing, who they’re doing it with, and who they’re doing it for.
• A stellar portfolio of cross-channel creative work.
• Expert working knowledge of current design tools, including Adobe Creative Suite, Premiere Pro, After Effects and WordPress.
• A desire to work onsite at our River North office.

APPLY TODAY

Please send a short cover letter, link to your portfolio and attached resume to [email protected].

Local Chicago candidates only.

IF YOU ROCK, HERE’S HOW WE’LL ROLL …

You made the first cut! Now what?*

1.   First, we’ll email you a few additional qualifying questions (there are no wrong/right answers)

2.   Next, we’ll schedule you for a 30-minute Google Meet video call with some of our team

3.   If we think you’re the jam, we’ll have you take an online personality test (just to make sure you’re weird enough)

4.   And finally, an in-person interview with the Creative Team at the Plan B HQ, 116 W. Illinois St. #3W, Chicago (please be prepared to present a work case study)

Plan B®

About OX

The Office of Experience (OX) is a full-service digital agency helping companies excel at every moment of interface they have with their customers. OX’s human-centered philosophy and multidisciplinary approach integrate strategy, design and technology to help organizations reinvent their business and rapidly bring new experiences, products and messages to market. In an era of unprecedented disruption, OX is built to transform.

Position Description

We are seeking a talented and experienced Group Creative Director with a strong focus on digital innovation to lead our creative team in developing cutting-edge digital campaigns, strategies, and products. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of digital media, technology, and emerging trends, and a proven track record of creating innovative and engaging campaigns that deliver measurable results.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead the creative team in developing digital strategies, campaigns, and products that drive engagement, brand awareness, and customer acquisition.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, product, and technology to align creative and business objectives.
• Manage and mentor a team of creative professionals, providing guidance and feedback to ensure high-quality work that meets project objectives.
• Lead brainstorming sessions and creative workshops to generate innovative ideas and concepts that push the boundaries of digital media and technology.
• Work closely with clients to understand their needs, goals, and target audiences, and to develop creative solutions that meet their specific requirements.
• Oversee the creation and execution of creative assets including videos, animations, graphics, websites, social media campaigns, and more.
• Stay up-to-date with digital media trends and emerging technologies, and bring new ideas and best practices to the team.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and allocating resources to ensure timely delivery of high-quality work.
• Participate in new business development, contributing to proposals and pitches with innovative and creative ideas.

Required Experience

• 12+ years of experience in design, digital marketing or a related field, with a strong emphasis on digital innovation.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, design, or a related field;
• Proven track record of creating successful creative solutions—digital campaigns, strategies, design systems and products that drive engagement and deliver measurable results.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team of creative professionals.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively articulate ideas and concepts to clients and stakeholders.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including product, technology, and marketing teams.
• Expert knowledge of digital media, including social media, mobile, video, and web-based platforms.
• Familiarity with emerging digital technologies, such as AR/VR, AI and machine learning.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver on time and on budget.
• Passion for digital innovation and creativity, with a drive to push boundaries and explore new ideas.

Location

Chicago / Hybrid

OX DE&I Statement

Know Better. Do Better. Be Better.

At The Office of Experience, we design experiences for people. All people. To ensure we deliver on that promise, we must widen the aperture of truth. That means having a diversity of voices at the table as we set out to create the most relevant and meaningful experiences possible. We are committed to hiring a diverse set of people, minds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to creating an equitable environment to ensure all our people have the support and opportunity they need to succeed. And we are committed to fostering an inclusive organization built on a foundation of trust as we create a culture that is fearless, collaborative, and embraces life.

The Office of Experience

Another fabulous PHOTOSHOOT for Perkins & Will upcoming: 

$225 flat rate for the day.

They generally shoot in an office from about 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (the extra $25 is for your own parking/transportation in CHICAGO).

They will provide a lunch

ALL ethnicities (especially of color):

Models/Extras:

Friday May 12 -or- Saturday May 13

2 MALE extras [21–45 years old]

Must have business formalwear options

no filming May 14 (Mother’s Day) 

Monday May 15 -or- Tuesday May 16

1 MALE 1 FEMALE [21–45 years old]

Business Casual Options