Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call: STORM OF SUSPICION, EP 512

Job Detail:
We are casting for the non-union, true crime recreation series “STORM OF SUSPICION” for The Weather Channel. The show aims to provide a gripping and compelling reenactment of real-life crime cases. In this episode (EP 512), we want to fill the role of “Scooter,” the victim’s neighbor.

Job Responsibilities:
As “Scooter,” you will play a pivotal role in the recreation scenes, portraying the victim’s neighbor. Your performance will help depict crucial moments in the investigation and contribute to the overall storytelling of the episode. The settings you’ll be part of will be filmed in the Knoxville, TN, area on July 27th and 28th.

Requirements:

• Gender: Male
• Ethnicity: White
• Age: 30’s to 40’s
• Physical Appearance: We are seeking someone who appears scruffy and thin to fit the character of “Scooter.”

Filming Schedule:
You will likely be needed on Thursday, July 27th, around 9:30 PM, and Friday, July 28th, around 6:00 PM. Please make sure you’re available for these dates and times.

Compensation Details:
The compensation for the role of “Scooter” is $135 per day, offered on a flat rate basis. Additionally, meals and refreshments will be provided during the filming days.

Casting Call: STORM OF SUSPICION, EP 512

Job Detail: We are casting for a non-union, true crime recreation series titled “STORM OF SUSPICION” for The Weather Channel. The series revolves around real-life crime stories with a focus on weather-related incidents. We are specifically looking for talent to portray the role of a Coroner in Episode 512.

Job Responsibilities: The selected Coroner talent will be required to play a vital role in the recreation of a crime scene. As the Coroner, you must convincingly portray the character with professionalism and accuracy. Your role will involve examining the scene and handling the necessary props, simulating the process of reviewing and processing the body. Bringing authenticity to the part is crucial, as it will significantly contribute to the episode’s overall narrative.

Requirements:

• Gender: Male
• Age: 40s to early 60’s
• Appearance: Clean cut and in decent physical condition
• Availability: Must be available on Friday, July 27th, around 2:30 pm for filming in the Knoxville, TN area.

Compensation Details: The compensation for the role of the Coroner is $100, which will be provided as a flat fee for your participation in the filming on the specified date and time.

So as you know, this casting call is only for the role of the Coroner in Episode 512. We would love to hear from you if you meet the requirements and can portray the character effectively.

Casting Call: STORM OF SUSPICION, EP 512

Job Details:

• Project Title: Storm of Suspicion, EP 512
• Project Type: Non-union, true crime recreation series
• Network: The Weather Channel

Job Description: We are casting for an upcoming episode of “Storm of Suspicion,” a true-crime recreation series airing on The Weather Channel. This episode revolves around a compelling and mysterious crime in Knoxville, TN. We seek talented individuals to portray the character of Todd, the victim’s son-in-law, in this gripping reenactment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Todd, a supportive husband in his early 30s, married to the victim’s daughter.
• Act out scenes as per the script, providing authentic emotions and reactions to the unfolding events.
• Collaborate with the production team and other actors to bring depth and realism to the reenactment.

Requirements:

• Gender: Male
• Ethnicity: White
• Age: Early 30s
• Must be available for filming in the Knoxville, TN area on July 27th and 28th.
• Previous acting experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Compensation:

• Payment: $135 flat rate for the role of Todd.
• Meals and refreshments will be provided on set.

This is a non-union production, and actors of all experience levels are encouraged to audition.

Casting Call for “Storm of Suspicion” – Episode 512

Job Detail: “Storm of Suspicion” is a true crime recreation series produced for The Weather Channel. This casting call is for the role of “Lisa’s Ex-boyfriend” in Episode 512. The show is a non-union production.

Job Responsibilities: The selected actor will portray the character of Lisa’s Ex-boyfriend in a specific scene. The scene involves sitting on the porch and drinking beers with the victim. The actor must accurately bring the character to life and effectively convey the emotions and actions required for the scene.

Requirements:

• Gender: Male
• Ethnicity: White
• Age: 40’s
• Physical Appearance: Scruffy and facial hair are integral to the character’s description.
• Acting Experience: Prior acting experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Availability: Must be available on Thursday, July 27th, around 3:30 PM for filming in the Knoxville, TN area.

Compensation Details: The selected actor will receive a flat payment of $125 for participating in the scene. The price will cover the work on the specified filming date.

Note to Applicants: Please ensure you meet the abovementioned requirements before applying for the role. If you believe you are a suitable fit for “Lisa’s Ex-boyfriend,” kindly submit your application, including headshots and a brief acting resume, if available.

Casting Call: Actress for 2024 Project (Indian Origin based out of India only)

Job Detail: We are seeking new talent for a significant role in an upcoming project scheduled for 2024. The selected actress will play the character of Mira, a dynamic and athletic individual, in this exciting venture. The project promises an incredible opportunity for the chosen candidate to showcase their acting skills and athletic abilities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the character of Mira convincingly and bring depth and authenticity to her persona.
• Showcase various forms of athleticism, including dance, martial arts, running, sports, gymnastics, Kalari, Yoga, etc., as required by the role.
• Work closely with the director and fellow actors to deliver outstanding performances.
• Participate in rehearsals and prepare diligently to deliver the best portrayal of the character.

Requirements:

• Female actress of Indian origin, based out of India, aged 20 to 30s.
• Proficient in various forms of athleticism, such as dance, martial arts, running, sports, gymnastics, Kalari, Yoga, etc. Prior experience or training in any of these areas is highly desirable.
• Basic proficiency in English is required. The actress should be able to understand and speak minimal English for communication purposes during the production.

Compensation Details: The selected actress will be offered a competitive compensation package, which will be discussed during the final casting process. In addition to the monetary compensation, the project provides an incredible opportunity for exposure and career growth in the entertainment industry.

Note:

• Only candidates of Indian origin based in India will be considered for this role.
• The casting process may involve auditions and callbacks to ensure the best fit for the character of Mira.

We look forward to discovering the next talented actress to bring life to the character of Mira and make this project a resounding success. Good luck!

AN INSPIRING CAREER AWAITS YOU!

The Kessler Collection is made up of 11 artful hotel and resort properties, 25 restaurants, and over 1,700 Grand Performers across seven states, we continue to grow and so will you! The opportunities are endless. Our mission of inspiring places, intuitive service, and exuberant guests means we are committed to our Grand Performers learning, development, and well-being.

We believe people want to be inspired!

Our Grand Performers Receive Many Benefits Including:

• Marriott Employee Discounts Worldwide
• Competitive Wage & Discretionary Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company-Sponsored Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(K) with Discretionary Company Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB SUMMARY

Provide support to the CCO and oversee design, video, and photography projects for overall brand and specific properties. Develop ideas, layouts, and artwork that follow the brand guidelines. Own smaller design briefs and follow the brief from inception through to completion and production. Maintain design/brand consistency regardless of the project size. Also, assist in providing direction to agencies and other freelance contractors on various design projects.

CORE RESPONSIBILITY

Primary areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to the following:

• Lead art direction / creative concepting for video and photography shoots for the brand and properties using contracted agencies.
• Develop collateral materials, including brand, hotel, trade booth development, spa, and restaurant materials used on property and for sales/marketing efforts.
• Includes OS&E, brochures, merchandise, signage, internal and external presentations, sales materials
• Develop digital marketing materials, including digital ads, emails, and website
• Oversee and manage the creative direction of social media -both for the overall brand and individual properties through the agency of record.
• Manage video and photography content for use in social media feeds
• Set creative direction and standards for all social media feeds
• Manage video and photography libraries to ensure acceptable standards
• Manage an additional team of talented contractors and agencies to support workflow if and where needed
• Utilize your contacts and/or identify talented contractors and agencies to support workflow as needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

To perform this role successfully, an individual must have experience achieving desired result(s) in their areas of responsibility. The requirements listed below are representative of observable behaviors and essential knowledge, skill, and abilities required of a successful incumbent.

• Ability to take the initiative in response to direction and instruction
• Ability to take responsibility and manage time to meet deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines without compromising on the quality of the work
• A keen sense of ownership of your project(s) and tasks
• Flexible and adaptable to a range of briefs, designing for different mediums
• Strong interest in luxury hospitality
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, being flexible in approach and able to meet the requirements of the business

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 10-15 years of experience Graphic Design and Visual Communication
• Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Strong understanding of video and print production processes
• Luxury brand experience
• Savvy in digital and social media channels

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment/conditions described herein are representative of those that an incumbent may experience. This role is an onsite, in-office role.

• Must be comfortable working in a shared space, with constant noise, without the use of a private office.
• Must be able to cope with frequent changing priorities and deadlines with a high degree of optimism, professionalism & collaboration.
• Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands in excess of 40 hours with or without notice.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to move 10lbs on a daily basis.
• Push, pull, and lift up to 25lbs on a weekly basis.
• While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to travel by foot, car, bus, airplane or other means of transportation which require sitting, waiting, and standing for long and short periods of time.

The Kessler Collection is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon 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.

Kessler Collection

Position: Art Director

Location: San Francisco

As an Art Director, you will be executing creative for multiple marketing programs. Reporting to the Senior Art Director, you will be responsible for building the brand, and concept development/execution of various marketing campaigns and programs, from concept to execution across all channels.

In addition, you will:

-Support Senior Art Director in trend research and developing strategic marketing campaign concepts to provide creative solutions that meet business objectives.

-Build concept boards, photo briefs, and design across multiple channels to visualize concepts.

-Art direct photographers and stylists to execute creative.

-Manage projects and designers.

-Present creative in various settings.

-Partner closely with Editorial, Visual Merchandising, Content Production and Marketing to develop and deliver creative for robust 360 client experience.

-Build relationship with cross-functional partners.

We’re excited about you if you have:

-5-7 years of design experience.

-BA or BFA preferred in Graphic Design or Communication Design.

-People management experience.

-Proficient knowledge of Adobe programs: Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.

-Solid organizational skills, detail-oriented; time management skills, ability to juggle priorities.

-Strong relationship-building skills; ability to collaborate and work with a variety of people in various disciplines.

-Good presentation skills and good communication skills, both written and verbal.

-Knowledge and experience in retail, beauty/fashion and understand current industry related trends

-Ability to work in a very fast paced environment and meet very tight deadlines.

Aquent

Title

Creative Director

Syracuse preferred, remote possible

Reports to

Vice President, Marketing

Key Partnerships

CMO, Marketing, Sales, Customer Success, Product, Executive Team, agencies/vendors

Mission & Vision

We transform the entire vehicle buying and ownership experience by harnessing the full potential of AI-powered digital engagement technology. Impel’s fully integrated platform leverages the industry’s most powerful Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI to enable vehicle retailers of all types and sizes to engage, educate, and influence consumers at every touchpoint in the customer lifecycle.

Job Summary

The Creative Director (CD) leads the company’s branding, design, creative strategy and execution across Impel’s demand generation, product marketing, and customer retention efforts. Playing a critical role in setting and executing brand strategy in conjunction with company leadership. Our CD is Impel’s lead brand steward, creative advocate, and design guru. Impel’s Creative Director is a doer who is passionate about creating and designing (not just directing) – and wants to be in the trenches making and developing assets while also shaping brand and design strategy. Impel’s Creative Director will drive excellence in brand strategy and go-to-market execution across all channels and internal audiences. The Creative Director will report directly to the Vice President of Marketing.

Our Values

Relationships – We are dedicated to transparency, open communication and building trust that lasts beyond a transaction.

Grit – We approach every activity and opportunity with tenacity and tireless execution.   

Results – We achieve success for our partners and take personal accountability for everything we do. 

Energy – We never settle, we constantly seek out new ideas with ambition and enthusiasm.

Inventiveness – We lead with curiosity, which drives us towards continuous learning and innovation.

Passion – We share an entrepreneurial spirit that inspires us to go above and beyond everything we do.

Essential Functions of the Job

Responsibilities

• Partner with marketing leadership to execute against the overall marketing and brand strategy for the company
• Help lead the creation, development, and evolution of Impel brand strategy, with particular emphasis on visual identity, look, tone, and feel, brand voice, and execution across all brand channels and touchpoints
• Create and measure branding and creative for all demand generation and growth initiatives, including video production, email marketing, digital advertising, retargeting, SEO/SEM, content marketing, and others
• Help drive go-to-market strategy and execution of Product launches and initiatives
• Develop and measure branding and creative for customer retention and expansion efforts with Customer Success, including communications, collateral, content, incentive programs, and others
• Provide creative direction and executional support for reputation and thought leadership initiatives, including press releases, white papers, industry presentations, event campaigns and others
• Develop presentation and informational/educational assets for internal constituencies and external partners
• Develop branding and assets (and provide logistical support as needed) for Impel presence at industry trade shows and events
• Ensure effective brand governance and compliance across the organization as well as with external partners
• Effectively manage contractors, agencies, and vendors as needed

Requirements

• A/BS required, ideally in design, marketing, communications or relevant discipline.
• Minimum 8 years’ progressive growth in brand marketing with an emphasis on design and creative. B2B experience a plus.
•  Minimum 5 years’ experience with digital/omnichannel marketing. 
• Exceptional ability to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment while solving problems creatively and quickly
• Exceptional ability to remain calm under pressure, receive feedback constructively, and apply strategic and business acumen to creative efforts
• Excellent leadership, project management, and time management skills
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills
• A strong understanding of brand development and omnichannel marketing concepts
• An intimate understanding of design, copy and UX/UI best practices and guidelines
• Experience with a variety of software and applications, including marketing automation, CRMs, Photoshop, HTML, InDesign, Premier, Flash, etc

Impel

Sr. Art Director

Location: San Francisco – Hybrid on-site

Pay Rate: $50/hour

Benefits available: Medical, Dental, Vision

Type: Contract, parental leave coverage

As a Sr. Art Director, you will be responsible for leading multiple strategic marketing programs.

In addition, you will:

• Support Associate Creative Director and lead your team to develop strategic marketing campaign concepts to provide creative solutions that meets business objectives.
• Lead multiple projects and manage/motivate a team of an art director and 2-3 designers.
• Direct your team to build concept boards, photo briefs, and design across multiple channels to visualize concept.
• Lead photoshoots and art direct photographers and stylists to execute creative.
• Assign resources and handle capacity planning for your team.
• Present creative in various settings.
• Partner closely with Editorial, Visual Merchandising, Content Production and Marketing to develop and deliver creative for robust 360 client experience.
• Build relationship with cross-functional partners.
• Direct the work of strategic agency partners.

Experience:

• 7+ years of design and art direction experience.
• BA or BFA preferred in Graphic Design or Communication Design.
• Team management experience.
• Proficient knowledge of Adobe programs: Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
• Solid organizational skills, detail-oriented; time management skills, ability to juggle priorities.
• Strong relationship-building skills; ability to collaborate and work with a variety of people in various disciplines.
• Ability to juggle between multiple projects.
• Strong presentation skills and strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge and experience in retail, beauty/fashion and understand current industry related trends
• Ability to work in a very fast paced environment and meet very tight deadlines.

job 577553

Planet Technology

As an Art Director, you will be responsible for leading multiple strategic marketing programs for our client in the beauty industry.

Please note this role is a hybrid position based out of San Francisco, CA, with 2-3 days onsite per week.

In addition, you will:

• Support Associate Creative Director and lead your team to develop strategic marketing campaign concepts to provide creative solutions that meets business objectives.
• Lead multiple projects and manage/motivate a team of an art director and 2-3 designers.
• Direct your team to build concept boards, photo briefs, and design across multiple channels to visualize concept.
• Lead photoshoots and art direct photographers and stylists to execute creative.
• Assign resources and handle capacity planning for your team.
• Present creative in various settings.
• Partner closely with Editorial, Visual Merchandising, Content Production and Marketing to develop and deliver creative for robust 360 client experience.
• Build relationship with cross-functional partners.
• Direct the work of strategic agency partners.

Experience:

• 7+ years of design and art direction experience.
• BA or BFA preferred in Graphic Design or Communication Design.
• Team management experience.
• Proficient knowledge of Adobe programs: Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
• Solid organizational skills, detail-oriented; time management skills, ability to juggle priorities.
• Strong relationship-building skills; ability to collaborate and work with a variety of people in various disciplines.
• Ability to juggle between multiple projects.
• Strong presentation skills and strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge and experience in retail, beauty/fashion and understand current industry related trends
• Ability to work in a very fast paced environment and meet very tight deadlines.

Planet Technology