Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Luxor believes in making workspaces better. For the last 70 years, Luxor has been delivering reliable and flexible tools designed to foster a more collaborative, functional, and productive work environment. We are dedicated to providing solutions that meet the needs of your workspace, now and in the future. 

Luxor believes in the power of creativity as a competitive advantage to building our business and our brands. The Creative Director is responsible for managing, evolving, and expanding the Creative Department to support the Luxor brand and its product portfolio. 

This position drives the overall strategic and creative vision of the department, by directing and mentoring a team of design professionals. The role of the Creative Department is to create, establish, execute, and maintain high quality brand standards across marketing collateral, content, photography, videos, and website material to increase engagement that drives profitable revenue.

The Creative Director’s primary responsibilities include leading all conceptual design development, delegating, and providing creative direction that aligns with branding and objectives for new and existing products across different portfolios, and overseeing execution of print and digital work. Work may include managing multiple creative team members, supervising projects for several brands simultaneously, and ensuring processes are run efficiently throughout the department. The Creative Director must be an independent thinker with the ability to manage day to day responsibilities without direction. An amazing opportunity for a smart, fast, innovative leader.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Oversee and be hands-on in all aspects of our creative strategy, development, and execution.
• Lead internal resources and outside agencies to complete projects as briefed by Brand, E-Commerce, and Channel teams.
• Partner with brand/marketing leadership peers to understand business needs, prioritize work, and identify new capabilities required of the creative team.
• Work digital/e-commerce teams to develop and maintain design consistency across the website.
• Work with sales teams to create and lead campaigns, marketing collateral and landing pages.
• Partner with brand team to support key product launches, programming, and marketing initiatives.
• Work closely with partners to ensure all creative is produced on time, on budget and on brief.
• Manage an in-house creative team that includes project manager, graphic design, copywriting, web design, graphic design, photography, and video.
• Deliver a consistent and differentiated brand voice, look, and feel that represents the brand and assortment in a way that is captivating and relevant to our customer.
• Develop, manage, and communicate our style guide, brand guide, voice and tone, and design standards with an eye to always evolving it and keeping it fresh.
• Direct the development of copy, brand, photography, video, voice and design standards for internal team and agency partners.
• Develop and present unique, innovative, and strategic concepts and communication solutions for a variety of projects, including for design and copy in marketing, advertisements, web pages, print materials, and other marketing assets.
• Direct photography and video produced internally and in partnership with external production resources.
• Develop and maintain a robust library of digital assets.
• Oversee and manage an efficient design operation and team that works effectively to meet deadlines and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Analyze and report on effectiveness of the creative team and integrate feedback from internal and external partners about the impact of the team’s output.
• Stay up to date with the latest design trends and technologies and share insights and best practices with the team.
• Hire, manage, and direct full-time employees, freelance resources, and external agencies, as needed.
• Manage an internal agency budget.

What You Bring To The Table:

• Self-starter with strong organizational skills who can work independently and collaboratively on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Strong problem solver who knows how to ask the right questions, build hypotheses, and prove or disprove with data insights.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a demonstrated ability to interpret and leverage data to drive decision making
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage direct reports, and extended teams of agency resources effectively
• Proven expertise in ideation, execution, and end-to-end facilitation of complex marketing and content and copy across mediums and channels, including direct marketing, paid social, lead generation, and print.
• Experience creating and evolving brand guides, style guides, brand voice and tone, and brand architectures.
• A customer driven creative’s vision and a scientist’s curiosity, adapting the work and constantly testing and learning to achieve and improve results.
• A master storyteller, crafting engaging creative that fulfils the needs as outlined in the brief and beyond.
• Experience directing photography and video content
• Knowledge of social media platforms and trends.
• Knowledge of digital marketing practices, including SEO and A/B testing.
• Experience with print and package design.
• Expertise with Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office, and other design and editing tools.

What’s Needed- Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience as a Creative Director, Associate Creative Director, or Art Director in either an agency or in-house creative role
• 8+ years of leading an internal or agency creative team
• Digital and print focused portfolio with high caliber work for both awareness and performance marketing projects required

What’s Needed- Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in art, design, media, or similar area of study

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Interact and collaborate with Brand, Customer Service, New Product Development, Operations, and Digital departments within for Luxor
• Assist with other departments and functions as required.
• Special projects as needed.
• Occasional travel for conferences and tradeshows

Skills and Abilities Required

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Recent hands-on experience with design, photo editing, and web best practices
• Problem solver
• Leadership
• Project management
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Positive can-do attitude
• Solutions oriented mind-set

Computer equipment and level of software requirements:

• Asana or similar project management software experience
• Photoshop – Expert
• Photography – Expert
• Illustrator – Expert
• InDesign – Expert
• Premiere Pro – Preferred
• After Effects — Preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Art Director
• Project Manager
• Graphic Designers
• Creative Interns
• External Agency Management
• Freelance Assistants

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to travel to tradeshows, customer and prospect locations occasionally.

Work Environment:

• Usual office working conditions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other

job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the essential levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Luxor Workspaces

At PACO COLLECTIVE, we build brands. Brands that breathe inclusivity and diversity. Brands that live, experience, and connect with the audiences that they serve. Because our mission is to create work that’s not only relevant to the various cultures that we are a part of, but work that also helps strengthen our communities, while reinventing the consumer experience to create change that really matters. And the way we are going to accomplish this is by challenging the status quo, the way we think, and the way we do things, over, and over again. That’s our way.

We are a collective of creators, thinkers, and strategists; made up of people from all backgrounds and cultures working together to harness creativity, culture and innovation to drive value for our clients while having fun doing it. A place where we value our people above anything else, where we embrace free thinking and the opportunity to make mistakes and learn from it. A place that values the constant pursuit of creating the possible and the impossible. Because we are all one, and as one we move forward.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Art Director is an experienced specialist responsible for the conception, design and execution on complex projects with minimum supervision. Senior Art Directors can generate and sell big ideas and/or campaigns with the use of advanced design and presentation skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Concepts big ideas.
• Partners with the Copywriter to design and art direct concept ideas across all disciplines
• Comes up with creative thinking during brainstorming sessions and project kick-off meetings.
• Responsible for brand’s visual direction, as well as the development of all required assets for any media.
• Has the ability to present a campaign to senior creatives, account services and executive level clients with authority and conviction.
• Initiates and completes campaign elements without supervision.
• Owns brand guidelines and style for assigned brand(s).
• Is knowledgeable about products and services specific to assigned accounts.
• Acts as a hands-on art director.
• Maintain a high level of design and creative excellence as well as a high level of consistency across all brand touch points.
• Keeps up to date with trends within the branding, marketing, advertising, and client related industries.
• Has an understanding of how to target certain audiences, and have an audience-first mindset, and the ability to translate consumer research and insights into effective creative strategies and designs.
• Assist in the supervision of the creative department to promote an inspiring atmosphere and desirable workflow to achieve the best work.
• Recommend required resources and technology needed to execute assigned projects to junior staff.
• Showcase a deep sense of responsibility toward client costs and agency expenses.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Commission photographers, artists or filmmakers to work on projects.
• Visit and assess locations for potential shoots.
• Work on location.
• Attend meetings at production houses and with other directors.
• Work in editing suites to oversee the finished product.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Five to Seven (5-7) years of advertising agency experience required.
• Strong design portfolio showcasing a variety of projects. Award-winning projects are a plus.
• Strong communication skills, ability to work with teams internally and present to clients.
• Excellent skills in Adobe’s Creative Suite including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Digital savvy.
• Flexibility, proactive working style, and accountability.
• Strong conceptual thinking and design abilities.
• High Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

PACO Perks

• Unlimited PTO
• 15 Paid holidays
• Flex time during Christmas holidays (average 5 additional paid days off)
• Flex time / remote work schedules
• 401K match up to 4%
• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance, 100% cover employee only
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Financial Wellness Program & Working Advantage
• Phone allowance
• Professional Development Allowance
• Amazing PACO office space in the Ukrainian Village neighborhood
• Dogs (or whatever animal is your pet, except lions) at work
• PACO outings, movie days, lunches, happy hours, and volunteer days (PACommunity)
• We close shop at 2pm on Fridays

PACO Collective

Our client, a multicultural marketing agency, is looking to bring on a full-time Jr. Art Director!

Type: Salaried/Full-Time

Location: Chicago (Hybrid, 3 days on-site)

Salary Range: $65-70K

Responsibilities:

• Edit video content using Premiere Pro, including cutting footage, adding transitions, and ensuring a seamless flow of visuals and audio.
• Create dynamic motion graphics and visual effects using After Effects to enhance the quality and impact of video content.
• Provide creative direction and conceptualize ideas for video projects that align with the client’s brand guidelines and communication objectives.
• Collaborate with videographers, writers, and social media managers to develop cohesive video content tailored to various social media platforms.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and techniques in video editing and motion graphics to ensure content remains relevant and engaging.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in all aspects of video production, including color correction, audio mixing, and formatting for different platforms.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines consistently while adhering to project budgets.

Please apply with your most updated resume if interested + qualified.

24 Seven Talent

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the national not-for-profit association established in 1863 & representing over 100,000 veterinarians working in private & corporate practice, government, industry, academia, & uniformed services, is seeking an Annual Giving & Stewardship Manager to join the team of AVMA’s charitable arm – the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF). 

Established in 1963 & headquartered in Schaumburg, IL, a northwest suburb of Chicago,

the AVMF is a thriving Foundation dedicated to increasing charitable resources for the support of the veterinary profession & those that love and care for animals & has strategically positioned itself as a national charitable resource & priority for the support of the veterinary profession, veterinary students, & the care of animals.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, this newly created position will develop & implement targeted strategies focusing on annual giving donor renewals, acquisition, & reacquisition; working collaboratively with team members to devise & execute plans incorporating direct mail, digital, and peer-to-peer outreach into annual giving campaigns. They will manage prospect & suspect information data requirements & analysis; as well as research that effectively supports & directs annual giving efforts as well as major gifts. They will oversee all donor relations & stewardship functions & establish & ensure development & implementation of a comprehensive donor recognition plan with the goal of driving donor satisfaction & continued giving. Directs strategy & creates a comprehensive stewardship plan for all donors tiered to impact level while overseeing all donor acknowledgement, engagement, recognition, & reporting initiatives, including overseeing all impact reporting, small recognition events, & creation of custom impact pieces for donors.

To be successful in this role, you must be highly collaborative and passionate about AVMF’s mission, additional qualifications include:

• BS/BA degree required, with a minimum of 5 years of related experience in fundraising, annual giving or stewardship with a proven track record of success in securing gifts from individuals and other sources.
• Related experience in higher education/College of Veterinary Medicine preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written, analytical, listening & collaborative skills are required.
• Must be a strong collaborator & team player with the ability to effectively communicate with AVMF & AVMA colleagues & leaders, volunteers & donors.
• Must be detail-oriented with the ability to interpret, present & use data to drive strategic decision making.
•  Ability to work effectively with volunteers & other stakeholders.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft suite including Excel, Word, & PowerPoint; proficiency in Raiser’s Edge preferred.
• Must possess excellent project & time management skills with the ability to multi-task & meet multiple deadlines with limited supervision.
• High degree of professionalism & code of ethical standards.
• Must exhibit AVMA’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in the execution of duties.
• Approximately 10% travel

The AVMA offers a flexible/supportive hybrid work environment & excellent benefits. Deadline for application is 5/10/24. Submit cover letter, resume, & salary requirements to: [email protected]

About the AVMA:

Located in Schaumburg, Illinois, with an office in Washington, D.C., the AVMA is structured to work for its members, & acts as a collective voice for its membership & for the profession. The AVMA provides a number of benefits to its members, including information resources, state & federal advocacy, opportunities to address issues affecting policies that govern the profession & practice of veterinary medicine, continuing education opportunities, quality publications, & discounts on personal & professional products, programs & services. The work of the AVMA is carried out by a dedicated staff of over 170. The organization is governed by an 18-member Board of Directors and has a $50M+ annual operating budget. 

Visit https://www.avma.org/AVMAcareers

www.avmf.org

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AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association)

Creative Director

Naperville, IL

Hybrid – 2 days in office

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, AD&D, short/long term disability, PTO

LHH Recruitment Solutions is working with a rapidly growing CPG that is looking for a Creative Director with a strong design background to oversee the creative output of the marketing team and define their creative style as a brand.

We’re looking for a dynamic and creative leader who will help build a culture of creativity within the marketing group. You will oversee CRM, social, web, shopper, and performance marketing creative. The ideal candidate will have established processes for a creative group, defined brand tone, been part of brand collaborations, developed brand voice/visuals, designed for ecommerce campaigns, packaging, POS and other works for a CPG brand.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 10+ years of overall experience, including 5 as an Art or Creative Director either in-house or at an agency working on a DTC (direct to consumer) brand with a strong Amazon presence.
• Current or recent CPG experience is an absolute must!
• Experience working in an early-to-growth stage start-up is a plus.
• Experience building and leading a team of designers and copywriters.
• A portfolio that demonstrates your strategic and conceptual campaign thinking applied across a range of deliverables including brand campaigns, paid and organic social, product messaging, lifecycle, packaging, and brand guidelines.
• Experience turning technical concepts into consumer-friendly, digital work.
• Experience developing shopper marketing assets to bolster promotional support at key retail accounts including ecommerce and brick and mortar.
• Able to create 3D renderings of packaging and POS.
• A proactive way of working (can see what needs to be done and goes after it).
• Comfort leading photo and video shoots.
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 3 FTEs and freelancers (when needed) to develop work that effectively and consistently communicates the brand’s unique competitive position, credibility and emotional connection.
• Establish and lead the creative strategy and review process for multi-platform, multi-channel marketing campaigns including digital acquisition campaigns, product launches, email, website, social media, POS materials, paid digital ads, Amazon ads and assets, packaging and more.
• Collaborate with the performance marketing team to ensure the creative strategy is clear and can be unlocked with speed given the nature of the platforms you are managing.
• Spearhead the effort to define how to creatively and effectively express the uniqueness in messaging, both visually and through copy.
• Develop a Brand Book that defines our look, tone and feel, along with the unique brand elements that make our brand of product special and ensures cohesion.
• Work closely with marketing leadership to translate high-level business goals, customer insights data, and current trends into compelling work.
• Leverage a proactive, detail-oriented mindset to gather information, integrate feedback, and keep work moving from first draft to final approval while ensuring creative stays on strategy.
• Be an active participant in strategic conversations and serve as a brand guardian along the way.

LHH

Casting Call: Stand-In for Lead Actor in “Chicago Fire”

Job Details: We are currently seeking a male stand-in for a principal actor on the set of the popular TV show “Chicago Fire.” The role will require the stand-in to match the physical characteristics of the actor to assist the director and cinematographer in setting up scenes accurately.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the director and cinematographer to facilitate the setup of various scenes.
• Stand in for the lead actor during the technical preparations of the shoot, such as lighting setups and camera blocking.
• Follow directions from the crew to ensure scenes are set up efficiently.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and be ready to work for extended hours on set.

Requirements:

• Gender: Male
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Height: Between 6’1″ and 6’4″
• Weight: Between 200 to 270 lbs
• Age: 30s to 60s
• Appearance: Bald
• Must be available on the specified date without conflicts.
• Previous experience as a stand-in or in film production is preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to follow precise directions in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be local to Chicago or willing to work as a local.

Compensation:

• Competitive hourly rate (exact rate to be disclosed upon application approval).
• Overtime compensation as per industry standards.
• Meal provision during shoot hours.

Casting Call: Actors for “Power IV: Force”

Job Overview:
We are currently seeking talented actors to join the cast of “Power IV: Force” for the role of Yardies. This exciting opportunity is open to individuals who are passionate about acting and interested in contributing to a dynamic and engaging series.

Responsibilities:

• Portray the character of a Yardie in a manner consistent with the director’s vision.
• Participate in rehearsals as scheduled.
• Work collaboratively with other cast members and crew.
• Follow directions from the director and other production staff.
• Maintain a professional demeanor on set at all times.

Requirements:

• Gender: Male or Female
• Age: 20 years or older
• Ethnicity: Caucasian or Latino
• Previous acting experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to a fast-paced working environment.
• Must be available for all working dates, which are to be determined.
• Must have legal eligibility to work in the entertainment industry in the location of the shoot.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $126.40 per 8 hours. Overtime will be compensated according to state and federal regulations.
• Other compensation details will be discussed upon casting confirmation.

Casting Call: Background Actor for “Chicago Fire” TV Series

Job Details: We are currently seeking males aged 18 or 19 to participate as extras in an outdoor scene for the popular television series “Chicago Fire”. This opportunity is ideal for those looking to gain experience in the television industry or simply be a part of a dynamic filming environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Arrive on set at the designated call time and stay for the duration of the shoot.
• Follow directions from the director, assistants, and other crew members.
• Actively participate in the background of scenes, contributing to the realistic atmosphere of the production.
• Maintain professionalism and a positive demeanor throughout the shoot.
• Be prepared for potential weather conditions due to the outdoor setting of the scene.

Requirements:

• Male, aged 18 or 19.
• Available on Wednesday, April 17th for the entire day (specific call times to be provided upon booking).
• Ability to follow directions and work cooperatively with others.
• Comfortable with being outdoors for extended periods.
• Residing in or able to travel to Chicago, IL (travel expenses are not covered).

Compensation:

• This is a paid role. Compensation will be at a fixed rate of $120 for up to 8 hours of work, with overtime pay applicable for hours worked beyond this at a rate of $15 per hour.
• Payment will be processed through payroll and subject to standard deductions.

Casting Call: Unhoused People for Upcoming Film Production

Job Description: We are currently seeking individuals of all ethnic backgrounds, ranging in age from their 20s to their 70s, to portray unhoused characters in an upcoming film. This role is open to both males and females. Candidates who are missing one or more teeth and are comfortable displaying this on camera are encouraged to indicate this in their application.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a wardrobe fitting scheduled for Friday, April 12th, which is expected to take approximately two hours.
• Be available and commit to filming dates on Tuesday, April 16th (filming inside a hospital setting), and on Thursday and Friday, April 18th and 19th (filming outside).
• Follow directions from the director and crew to accurately portray the character within the film’s context.
• Cooperate with the makeup, wardrobe, and art departments to ensure the authentic appearance of an unhoused individual.

Requirements:

• Ages 20s to 70s, open to all genders and ethnicities.
• Must be comfortable being portrayed as unhoused on camera.
• Individuals with missing teeth who are willing to show this for the role should note this in their application.
• Full availability for the wardrobe fitting on April 12th and for all filming dates (April 16th, 18th, and 19th) is mandatory.
• Previous acting experience is not required, but professionalism and the ability to take direction well are essential.
• Must be able to transport oneself to and from the wardrobe fitting and filming locations.

Compensation Details:

• This role is paid. Specific compensation details will be provided upon application acceptance.
• Compensation includes time spent at the wardrobe fitting as well as all filming days.
• Any necessary makeup or wardrobe specific to the role will be provided by the production.

Casting Call: Deceased Person for Featured Role on Chicago Fire

Job Overview:

We are currently seeking a Caucasian male, aged late 60s to early 80s, with a thin build to portray a deceased person on the popular television series “Chicago Fire.” This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic and highly respected production. The role requires an individual who can remain still for extended periods of time while lying down to convincingly portray a deceased character.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a deceased person with a realistic and respectful demeanor.
• Remain motionless on set for extended periods as required by the scene.
• Attend makeup and wardrobe sessions as needed to achieve the appearance of a deceased individual.
• Follow directions from the director and crew promptly and efficiently.
• Maintain professionalism on set at all times.

Requirements:

• Must be a Caucasian male, late 60s to early 80s, with a thin build.
• Ability to remain still for long periods.
• Comfortable with makeup application on face and body to achieve a deceased appearance.
• No arm tattoos. Minimal tattoos may be acceptable but will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Must be available for the entire day on Monday, April 15th.
• Previous acting experience is not required, but professionalism and reliability are essential.

Compensation:

• $160 for 8 hours of work.
• Overtime (time and a half) will be paid for hours worked beyond the initial 8 hours.