Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

General Position Description: 

The Brand Manager assists in the development and execution of brand strategies consistent with all aspects of the business, including new product development, business fundamentals, marketing planning and tactical execution of plans.

Key Responsibilities

Brand Management

• Marketing Plan Development and Execution
• Assists in the creation of marketing plans based on understanding of consumer, customer, channel and market trends.
• Develop clear understanding of brand identity standards (standard colors, logo, etc.), coordinate projects to lead execution of marketing campaign across social, digital, sampling, ratings & reviews, website management.
• Collaborate with sales to create selling stories and item sheets for launches, pricing strategies, shopper marketing integration, and sku optimization initiatives.
• Coordinate sampling programs and ratings & reviews.
• Assists in the creation of presentations and will present at internal & external line reviews.
• Attends pre-production meetings and photo shoots as appropriate.

New Product Development

• Work cross functionally to manage launches of new products across range of segments and brands.
• Shares thorough understanding of competitive set for category, brand and segment around the world with product development team.
• Works with team to resolve cost, margin contribution, retailer margin and schedule issues.

Analysis and Action

• Evaluates results of marketing programs to support development and on-going refinement of marketing plans.
• Analyses IRI and panel data for market trends, partner with sales for a monthly management topline.
• Manages product life cycle to maximize ROI, including the review of item performance and sku rationalization.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Proven ability to deliver initiatives that have been realized and contributed significant gains in the capture of market share, revenue and volume growth, and operational efficiencies.
• Organizational skills including the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to persuade and influence decision making of individuals, groups, or work teams, and to explain difficult issues.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and through ambiguity.
• Promote collaboration by valuing others and building trust‐based relationships.
• Remove barriers by focusing on priorities, making timely decisions, and maximizing empowerment.
• Experience using key decision tools (Nielson, Panel Data, etc) for analysis and market tracking.·       
• Passionately deliver winning results individually and through others.
• Approach situations and processes with curiosity and open‐mindedness while applying new learning.

Qualifications

• BA/BS required in Marketing or related field
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in brand marketing.
• Background in Consumer Goods (CPG) required, food experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel 15% of the time

Work Location/Schedule

• Chicago based, hybrid work schedule
• Travel up to 25% locally within assigned territory or region. 

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated or required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Lantana Foods

Art Director
Remote
1 year contract
Payrate: $72/hr
Big 4 consulting firm

**The ideal candidate would come from an agency background or a Big 4 consulting firm.
**Would be open to a candidate in a manager position looking to move into an Art Director role

If you’re a marketer, creative, or strategist, our unique blend of talented pros needs one more ingredient: you. The company’s full-service Marketing Excellence (ME) organization is seeking collaborative creatives, skillful strategists, and marketing masterminds to lead our businesses in exciting new directions. At this company, we combine world-class creativity and business knowledge, insightful strategic thinking, and powerful brand equity to create undeniable impact. If you find opportunity where others don’t, thrive in a supportive and diverse team environment, keep your finger on the pulse of cultural trends and the latest technology, and apply new ideas to challenge the status quo, then we want your talents in our mix. Together we’ll discover new ways to transform out-of-the-box concepts into work that feels like marketing magic.

As an Art Director, you’ll contribute to the growth and development of the organization in a variety of ways. Every day you’ll have the opportunity to use your skills to bring big ideas to life. We celebrate inquisitive team players who can regularly anticipate, adjust, and act in a rapidly changing market and marketing landscape-and find new opportunities within it.

The team
The Company’s Marketing Excellence team combines the power of the brand with the most inspired marketing minds to produce envy-inducing business results. From events to social media to digital assets and execution, our blend of insights from our expert marketers and world-class creative talent from our Agency produces attention-grabbing campaigns anchored in data-infused strategies. When stakeholders need next-level solutions that support their business objectives, Marketing Excellence is the partner that can transform big ideas into even bigger impact.

Work you’ll do:
* Create and communicate concepts that intrigue and inspire both your peers and clients – with smart rationale to back them up
* Design comps, storyboards, initial graphic concepts, and final deliverables
* Brainstorm and develop campaigns while working with clients on multiple projects at once
* Collaborate and partner with copywriters to ensure that both the copy and the visuals are in perfect synch to make the concept as powerful, vivid, and compelling as possible

The successful candidate will possess:
* Ability to work in a matrixed environment and build trusted relationships across a diverse group of stakeholders
* An understanding of how to communicate priorities, mitigate impacts, and manage multiple technical projects with competing deadlines and stakeholders, and where requirements often change.
* Executive presence with the ability to present ideas, make recommendations, provide rationale, and advise leaders and their teams on communications and marketing strategy

Qualifications:

Required:
* 8+ years of campaign creation experience with a top agency or professional services firm
* Can develop multiple, differentiated creative concepts and solutions; Able to speak to the merits of each as it pertains to the brief and brand positioning
* Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (XD, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
* Strong design chops and a solid knowledge of the digital landscape

Preferred:
* Bachelor’s/4-year University degree preferred; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree
* Experience with project management tools such as Workfront

Desired Skills and Experience

Art Director
Remote
1 year contract
Payrate: $72/hr
Big 4 consulting firm

**The ideal candidate would come from an agency background or a Big 4 consulting firm.
**Would be open to a candidate in a manager position looking to move into an Art Director role

If you’re a marketer, creative, or strategist, our unique blend of talented pros needs one more ingredient: you. The company’s full-service Marketing Excellence (ME) organization is seeking collaborative creatives, skillful strategists, and marketing masterminds to lead our businesses in exciting new directions. At this company, we combine world-class creativity and business knowledge, insightful strategic thinking, and powerful brand equity to create undeniable impact. If you find opportunity where others don’t, thrive in a supportive and diverse team environment, keep your finger on the pulse of cultural trends and the latest technology, and apply new ideas to challenge the status quo, then we want your talents in our mix. Together we’ll discover new ways to transform out-of-the-box concepts into work that feels like marketing magic.

As an Art Director, you’ll contribute to the growth and development of the organization in a variety of ways. Every day you’ll have the opportunity to use your skills to bring big ideas to life. We celebrate inquisitive team players who can regularly anticipate, adjust, and act in a rapidly changing market and marketing landscape-and find new opportunities within it.

The team
The Company’s Marketing Excellence team combines the power of the brand with the most inspired marketing minds to produce envy-inducing business results. From events to social media to digital assets and execution, our blend of insights from our expert marketers and world-class creative talent from our Agency produces attention-grabbing campaigns anchored in data-infused strategies. When stakeholders need next-level solutions that support their business objectives, Marketing Excellence is the partner that can transform big ideas into even bigger impact.

Work you’ll do:
* Create and communicate concepts that intrigue and inspire both your peers and clients – with smart rationale to back them up
* Design comps, storyboards, initial graphic concepts, and final deliverables
* Brainstorm and develop campaigns while working with clients on multiple projects at once
* Collaborate and partner with copywriters to ensure that both the copy and the visuals are in perfect synch to make the concept as powerful, vivid, and compelling as possible

The successful candidate will possess:
* Ability to work in a matrixed environment and build trusted relationships across a diverse group of stakeholders
* An understanding of how to communicate priorities, mitigate impacts, and manage multiple technical projects with competing deadlines and stakeholders, and where requirements often change.
* Executive presence with the ability to present ideas, make recommendations, provide rationale, and advise leaders and their teams on communications and marketing strategy

Qualifications:

Required:
* 8+ years of campaign creation experience with a top agency or professional services firm
* Can develop multiple, differentiated creative concepts and solutions; Able to speak to the merits of each as it pertains to the brief and brand positioning
* Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (XD, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
* Strong design chops and a solid knowledge of the digital landscape 

Preferred:
* Bachelor’s/4-year University degree preferred; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree
* Experience with project management tools such as Workfront
Vaco

Art Director
Remote
1 year contract
Payrate: $72/hr
Big 4 consulting firm

**The ideal candidate would come from an agency background or a Big 4 consulting firm.
**Would be open to a candidate in a manager position looking to move into an Art Director role

If you’re a marketer, creative, or strategist, our unique blend of talented pros needs one more ingredient: you. The company’s full-service Marketing Excellence (ME) organization is seeking collaborative creatives, skillful strategists, and marketing masterminds to lead our businesses in exciting new directions. At this company, we combine world-class creativity and business knowledge, insightful strategic thinking, and powerful brand equity to create undeniable impact. If you find opportunity where others don’t, thrive in a supportive and diverse team environment, keep your finger on the pulse of cultural trends and the latest technology, and apply new ideas to challenge the status quo, then we want your talents in our mix. Together we’ll discover new ways to transform out-of-the-box concepts into work that feels like marketing magic.

As an Art Director, you’ll contribute to the growth and development of the organization in a variety of ways. Every day you’ll have the opportunity to use your skills to bring big ideas to life. We celebrate inquisitive team players who can regularly anticipate, adjust, and act in a rapidly changing market and marketing landscape-and find new opportunities within it.

The team
The Company’s Marketing Excellence team combines the power of the brand with the most inspired marketing minds to produce envy-inducing business results. From events to social media to digital assets and execution, our blend of insights from our expert marketers and world-class creative talent from our Agency produces attention-grabbing campaigns anchored in data-infused strategies. When stakeholders need next-level solutions that support their business objectives, Marketing Excellence is the partner that can transform big ideas into even bigger impact.

Work you’ll do:
* Create and communicate concepts that intrigue and inspire both your peers and clients – with smart rationale to back them up
* Design comps, storyboards, initial graphic concepts, and final deliverables
* Brainstorm and develop campaigns while working with clients on multiple projects at once
* Collaborate and partner with copywriters to ensure that both the copy and the visuals are in perfect synch to make the concept as powerful, vivid, and compelling as possible

The successful candidate will possess:
* Ability to work in a matrixed environment and build trusted relationships across a diverse group of stakeholders
* An understanding of how to communicate priorities, mitigate impacts, and manage multiple technical projects with competing deadlines and stakeholders, and where requirements often change.
* Executive presence with the ability to present ideas, make recommendations, provide rationale, and advise leaders and their teams on communications and marketing strategy

Qualifications:

Required:
* 8+ years of campaign creation experience with a top agency or professional services firm
* Can develop multiple, differentiated creative concepts and solutions; Able to speak to the merits of each as it pertains to the brief and brand positioning
* Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (XD, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
* Strong design chops and a solid knowledge of the digital landscape

Preferred:
* Bachelor’s/4-year University degree preferred; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree
* Experience with project management tools such as Workfront

Desired Skills and Experience

Art Director
Remote
1 year contract
Payrate: $72/hr
Big 4 consulting firm

**The ideal candidate would come from an agency background or a Big 4 consulting firm.
**Would be open to a candidate in a manager position looking to move into an Art Director role

If you’re a marketer, creative, or strategist, our unique blend of talented pros needs one more ingredient: you. The company’s full-service Marketing Excellence (ME) organization is seeking collaborative creatives, skillful strategists, and marketing masterminds to lead our businesses in exciting new directions. At this company, we combine world-class creativity and business knowledge, insightful strategic thinking, and powerful brand equity to create undeniable impact. If you find opportunity where others don’t, thrive in a supportive and diverse team environment, keep your finger on the pulse of cultural trends and the latest technology, and apply new ideas to challenge the status quo, then we want your talents in our mix. Together we’ll discover new ways to transform out-of-the-box concepts into work that feels like marketing magic.

As an Art Director, you’ll contribute to the growth and development of the organization in a variety of ways. Every day you’ll have the opportunity to use your skills to bring big ideas to life. We celebrate inquisitive team players who can regularly anticipate, adjust, and act in a rapidly changing market and marketing landscape-and find new opportunities within it.

The team
The Company’s Marketing Excellence team combines the power of the brand with the most inspired marketing minds to produce envy-inducing business results. From events to social media to digital assets and execution, our blend of insights from our expert marketers and world-class creative talent from our Agency produces attention-grabbing campaigns anchored in data-infused strategies. When stakeholders need next-level solutions that support their business objectives, Marketing Excellence is the partner that can transform big ideas into even bigger impact.

Work you’ll do:
* Create and communicate concepts that intrigue and inspire both your peers and clients – with smart rationale to back them up
* Design comps, storyboards, initial graphic concepts, and final deliverables
* Brainstorm and develop campaigns while working with clients on multiple projects at once
* Collaborate and partner with copywriters to ensure that both the copy and the visuals are in perfect synch to make the concept as powerful, vivid, and compelling as possible

The successful candidate will possess:
* Ability to work in a matrixed environment and build trusted relationships across a diverse group of stakeholders
* An understanding of how to communicate priorities, mitigate impacts, and manage multiple technical projects with competing deadlines and stakeholders, and where requirements often change.
* Executive presence with the ability to present ideas, make recommendations, provide rationale, and advise leaders and their teams on communications and marketing strategy

Qualifications:

Required:
* 8+ years of campaign creation experience with a top agency or professional services firm
* Can develop multiple, differentiated creative concepts and solutions; Able to speak to the merits of each as it pertains to the brief and brand positioning
* Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (XD, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
* Strong design chops and a solid knowledge of the digital landscape 

Preferred:
* Bachelor’s/4-year University degree preferred; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree
* Experience with project management tools such as Workfront
Vaco

• Responsible for supporting in all day-to-day aspects of production, learning how to scope and ballpark creative concepts, build detailed project schedules, manage project scope, research and secure production resources, quality control all deliverables, maintain project documentation and communicate with holistic project teams
• Begin to demonstrate ability to produce projects on their own but also able to work in a support role, sometimes on concurrent projects, to ensure error free, on time and on budget productions all while meeting or exceeding creative objectives and expectations. With growth, demonstrate ability to lead smaller-scope projects independently with oversight from more senior producer(s).
• Offers an area of interest or expertise (Broadcast, Experiential, Print, etc.) while also learning about all disciplines through exposure to all
• Responsible for ‘managing up’ to more senior producers (EP, Senior Producer, or Producer) and proactively seek support/guidance when needed
• Observe and learn the process of researching, identifying, selecting, and negotiating production vendor partnerships (within The Pub or external) based on both scope/budget/timeline of project and which partner is best suited to execute the creative vision
• Responsible for supporting and participating in our efforts in cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture of production
• Communicates proactively to Creative, Business Leadership, Production Ops and Media partners on all aspects of the production including milestones, deliverables, and due dates to keep the production process flowing smoothly
• Begins to achieve a fundamental understanding of asset capture, art buying, and licensing (photography, illustration, stock, music, talent, and property licensing, etc.)
• Observe and begin to build critical relationships with the external production industry that will eventually enable you to maintain the agency’s reputation and standard of excellence
• Stays on top of industry trends, craft-makers, techniques, directors, photographers, illustrators, and new technologies and utilizes expertise and passion for production to inspire and educate the Department and Agency overall to elevate Arc’s creative product
• Directly reports to a specific Producer, Senior Producer, Production Supervisor, or Executive Producer, but functions as a part of the collective Pool Model of producers, available and able to work on any account across the agency depending on skills, need, talent fit and client assignment

Competencies

• Approaches each assignment with curiosity, open-mindedness, and forward-thinking
• Works to pursue the of best creative ideas and creates an environment supportive of the best creative
• Works seamlessly across agency functions and with partner agencies
• Shares information, ideas and opinions in a way that contributes to solutions
• Collaborative team member that actively seeks out and tries to understand the opinions of others. Listens well

• Effectively communicates, informs and involves others to achieve shared objective.
• Manages conflict in a way that moves the team forward
• Passionate about ideas, brands, the agency, and our clients’ business
• Identifies high-potential creative ideas and fights for them
• Acts in accordance with a set of world-class professionals and personal standards
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic that is determined, tenacious and tireless; a bias for action; and extraordinary dedication to results
• Consistently delivers projects and commitments on deadline
• Is nimble and recognizes the need to adjust work and communication style in different situations and settings
• Thinks through problems by quickly narrowing in on core issues and identifying innovative and effective solutions

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree strongly preferred
• Prior experience in production at an agency, production company or similar environment desirable
• Positive-minded problem-solving skills required
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment
• Ability to collaborate with internal co-workers and external clients and vendors at a variety of levels and across functions
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of employees
• Highly organized with a keen sense of attention to detail
• Exceptional initiative and follow-through skills
• After-hours work and overnight traveling to shoots and post sessions required

Additional Information

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:

• Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
• Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
• Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
• Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
• Matching Gifts programs
• Flexible working arrangements
• ‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
• Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents

Arc Worldwide

The Associate Digital Producer will support the broader creative production team in areas of development, maintenance, organization and optimization of client assets and file structures. This role collaborates closely with an internal cross-functional team to meet digital objectives and complete deliverables to an uncompromising standard.

As a participant in the New Grad Program, you will have the opportunity to fast-track your career with Epsilon. The year-long program includes an 8-week training curriculum (both professional & job specific training), a formal mentoring partnership, various networking opportunities (speed networking events, leader meet & greets, group lunches and social events), and long-term career guidance.

Responsibilities May Include (All or Some) Tasks Below:

· Under the direction of fellow Digital Producers and Senior Digital Producers, execute daily tasks – such as asset creation and content management updates – with a high attention to detail, using Adobe Creative Suite or proprietary tools

· Daily interaction with Art Directors, Graphic Designers, Copywriters, Front-End Developers, Account Managers, and Engineers to optimize and deliver all creative assets to spec

· Develop a solid understanding and consistent adherence to clients’ brand guidelines

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Digital Media or the equivalent work experience

· A high proficiency in all standard production tools (Adobe Creative Suite, CC, Microsoft Office, Conversant proprietary ad tools)

· Consistent and flawless execution of production work

· A high attention to detail while following instructions for daily tasks

· Proactive prioritization and strong coordination with cross-teams to consistently meet deadlines

· High attention to detail and organizational skills

· Developing project management and problem-solving skills

· Proven ability to work in a team environment and openness to direction from peers

· Ability to execute complex asset optimization, requiring a deep understanding of resolution/DPI, raster vs. vector, font management, file weight and other related digital imaging concepts

· Strong online portfolio, including image and design samples

Ideal background…

· 0-2 years’ experience serving in a digital production capacity

· Strong communication skills

· Digital production/design experience

· Digital image processing (cropping, manipulation, and retouching) experience

· Proficiency within the Adobe Creative Suite, CC and Microsoft Office

· Video/sound editing experience (desired)

· HTML/CSS/JS development experience (desired)

· Experience with Content Management Systems (desired)

Additional Information:

When you’re one of us, you get to run with the best. For decades, we’ve been helping marketers from the world’s top brands personalize experiences for millions of people with our cutting-edge technology, solutions and services.

Thanks to the work of every employee, Epsilon products and services have been recognized as industry-leading by the Forrester Wave™. We process more than 500 billion consumer actions each day and hold many patents of proprietary technology, including real-time modeling languages and consumer privacy advancements. And our CORE ID® is the industry’s most accurate, stable and scalable identity solution that helps brands recognize and reach 200M+ U.S. consumers in a privacy-safe way.

Positioned at the core of Publicis Groupe, Epsilon is a global company with more than 8,000 employees around the world. For more information, visit epsilon.com

Great People Deserve Great Benefits

We know that we have some of the brightest and most talented associates in the world, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, expect competitive pay, comprehensive health coverage, and endless opportunities to advance your career.

Epsilon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Epsilon’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on actual or perceived race, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Epsilon also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

Epsilon will provide accommodations to applicants needing accommodations to complete the application process.

Epsilon

Looking for:

• Women
• ages 20-40
• who can do difficult yoga poses resembling a pretzel

This commercial shoots 4/11 in Chicago.  

Pay is $1500 if booked for shoot

Last minute PHOTO SHOOT. This shoot is for this Saturday, April 1,  9-5 pm.

• MALE TALENT (any ethnicity–25 –40 years of age) to model for their architectural photos. Slim to average build.

$200 paid directly to talent via zelle or Venmo (which INCLUDES $25 for transportation = $225 total. Parking is on your own. If you do not live in the Downtown Chicago area and cannot take public transport, Spot Hero works well.

They will expedite. Your $225 will go directly to you via zelle or Venmo

The use of the images ineeded is for architectural photos again.  No one is front and center in any image. The design offices are the main focus. 

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

Searching for:

• MALES AND FEMALES,
• all ethnicities,
• 20 thru 70,
• who can play HOMELESS RESIDENTS on Thursday, April 6th on Chicago Fire.

You will be residents at a SHELTER somewhere in Chicago TBD.

OPEN CASTING CALL

Paskal Rudnicke Casting is seeking: Teen dancers for MAJOR ROLES in a Network TV Pilot.

Please note, it is free to submit and this is a paid gig. No professional acting experience is required.

We are seeking:

• 12-17 year old black teens
• with MAJORETTE or CHICAGO FOOTWORK experience

These roles will rehearse and shoot in Chicago, IL throughout April 2023, Must be Chicago-Based to submit

Open call details:

The open call will take place at the:

Paskal Rudniche Casting
10 W Hubbard St #2N, CHICAGO, IL 60654

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

Searching for :

• clean shaven (mustache okay), short-haired MEN, 18 to ’40s, all ethnicities, who can play firefighters on Chicago Fire on  Monday, April 3rd! Covid test on 3.31.
• Also searching for FEMALES 18 to ’40s, all ethnicities, to play firefighters!

We are filming a FIREFIGHTER ACADEMY TRAINING SCENE and we are searching for:

• MEN AND WOMEN
• ages 18 to 45, TO WORK ON MONDAY, APRIL 3rd. This will require a Covid test (takes about one hour) on Friday, March 31st.

These are paid, non-speaking extra roles! If you work all day you will receive a delicious meal. Yay! Our set caterers are the best!

We are filming a FF training classroom scene and an outside training course.