Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Client Location is in Westwood, MA and interested talent must be willing to work 3-days a week in office

Summary:

We are looking for an Art Director/Designer to work within our client’s in-house advertising agency and will report to our Creative/Design Director. This person will be challenged to continually raise the bar on creative expression for specific channels from email/digital to DM/print to PowerPoint. Must have a proven ability to present and communicate creative solutions professionally and succinctly.

The Art Director (AD) is seamlessly able to transform the strategic opportunity into best-in-class creative that elevates our brand vision. A thinker and doer who lives breathes, thinks, and conceptualizes with demonstrated talent. The AD has a deep appreciation for clean, simple, design. Collaborates with copywriters and broader teams to deliver relevant experiences across platforms and branded experiences. Iterates off existing campaigns expanding the brand message.

Responsibilities:

• Art Director will create solutions that reinforce the brand platform at every touch point. Producing high-quality visual and interactive campaigns.
• Work from agreed-upon creative briefs with Copywriter, Creative Director, and Project teams to develop and execute concepts for financial products and marketing initiatives.
• Partner with creative, marketing, and agency teams to deliver creative that maintains the best possible user experience on strategy and on time.
• Understands the competitive landscape, customer feedback, and metrics to create a user-centered design.
• Ability to create visual designs across a wide range of assets (including landing pages, web and mobile interfaces, Online Display Advertising, native ad units, social tiles, and animated gifs) that push the brand, evolve design guidelines, and engage the consumer.
• Present to creative partners effectively and positively while communicating how the work will help achieve goals. Communicate concepts through sketches, diagrams, and visual comps.
• Help Creative team workflow process run smoothly and finds innovative ways to enhance it.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in design or a similar field is preferred or relevant experience.
• 3-5 years of print/digital design experience in in-house marketing and/or agency creative team.
• 3-5 years of experience partnering with multiple internal/external teams.
• Excellent creative online portfolio.
• Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint. Knowledge of Excel, MS Teams, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to quickly absorb, express and expand upon Brand Platform and Graphic Standards.
• Create, iterate, and continually deliver design in a clean, concise, intuitive way that maintains brand standards.
• Display rock-solid graphic design skills with an eye for typography, composition, layout, color, and pixel-level attention to detail.
• Knowledge in design best practices for mobile, web, templates, style sheets, and delivering clean and prepped files to developers.
• Understanding the fundamentals, current challenges, and future trends of the digital design landscape.
• Experience in Art Directing photo shoots, select process, artistic cropping, minor retouching, and sharing assets through a content library system.
• Experience in automated workflow tools like Aprimo, Workfront, etc.
• Excellent organization and decision-making skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Thrives to meet aggressive deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently.
• A versatile, team player with a positive attitude.
• Agile and pod experience is a plus.

Onward Search

Growing Entertainment Company

Hiring: Entertainment Operations Manager

Location: Copperas Cove, TX

Salary: up to $50,000 + Quarterly Bonus

As an Entertainment Operations Manager, you will work closely with the General Manager to ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of our entertainment venue. You will have the responsibility of managing multiple areas of the business, such as theaters, games, concessions, and the bar. Monitoring operations, reporting on any issues that arise, and identifying opportunities for improvement will be a key part of your role. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with company policies and maintaining high standards throughout the venue.

Required:

• Minimum of 2 years of managerial experience in the hospitality industry
• Must be at least 21 years old to apply for this position
• Ability to attract, develop, and retain talented hourly staff members
• Proficiency in addressing guest concerns and providing exceptional service
• Strong business acumen and practical decision-making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels
• Demonstrated computer proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, POS)

Offered:

• Competitive pay
• Quarterly performance bonus program
• Opportunities for career development
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan with a guaranteed match
• Paid Time Off annually

Self Opportunity, Inc.

LTIMindtree is focused on hiring a Client Partner for the Media & Entertainment Business Unit to service a key account within the M&E Business Unit. Client Partner role is accountable for growth, relationship strength and overall performance of the large Fortune account/s This role will be responsible for growing and expanding senior level client relationships, upselling within the account, managing teams across multiple geographies, customer satisfaction and the overall client relationship

About LTIMindtree Media & Entertainment Practice:

At LTIMindtree, we see these changes as an opportunity to redefine the content and consumption value chain for our clients. The CME industry is the perfect place for applying digital at scale and achieving business outcomes. Our clients, including broadcasters, streamers, out-of-home services, and telco ISVs, are using our experience and expertise to unlock new possibilities in a limitless future. In addition, the CME industry supports the ecosystem of advertising agencies, sports and entertainment firms, studios, publishers, and information service providers, who are also investing in technology to stay ahead.

Our proven expertise in new media and our strong digital technology credentials can help you achieve faster time-to-market and establish leaner operations.

Key Responsibilities:

· Plans accounts strategy for long-term profitable growth and position LTIMindtree as a thought partner and business leader within the account.

· Leverage strong domain knowledge of the industry to understand customer’s business aspirations and challenges and design comprehensive transformation propositions.

· Cultivates long-term client relationships and is a trusted advisor to the client

· Builds and manages relationships across various levels in the client organization, particularly in the C-level/executive management level

· Creates opportunities to position LTI credentials, assets and value to the client and qualifies, prioritizes and assigns opportunities to deliver the highest percentage of wins

· Delivers long term strategy and goals at the BU/Corporate level; leads and manages the Account Team to ensure attainment common objectives

· Manages and own overall P&L and health of the engagements in the portfolio of accounts and to ensure customer satisfaction

Role/Skills Requirements:

· 10+ years of experience managing and growing key Fortune accounts

· Established connections with CXO‘s and senior executives

· Digital enabled business transformation is your playground – you can visualize and design transformational solutions based on customer business goals, new business models and disruptive digital technologies.

· Proven experience in leading and delivering large scale technology driven business transformation programs

· Proven experience in managing and connecting global multi-disciplinary teams, partners and alliances across engagement life cycles.

· Sound operational capabilities especially around P&L and account management

· Proven track record in exposure to outsourcing deals and consulting projects and scaling business in managed portfolio; this includes a sound understanding of emerging trends and new business models affecting the client segment

· Strong capability in responding to proposal request with an eye for innovative solutioning and newer business/commercial models

· A positive, results oriented style – must have a “change agent” attitude – challenging convention and pushing us and our business towards new opportunities, approaches, ideas, perspectives, etc

· Strong communication and inter-personal skills

Must be willing to travel within the US and abroad when required

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

LTI – Larsen & Toubro Infotech

We’re looking for an Art Director or Associate Creative Director to join our client, a full-service, in-house ad agency focused on delivering high-impact creative grounded in business knowledge, design expertise, and an invested passion for their brands. Their award-winning team is one of the largest internal creative teams in Denver.

Location: Onsite in Englewood, CO

Salary Range: $90-110k

Benefits and Perks: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, ESPP

Contract to Hire – contract period is 3 months/90 days with conversion to direct hire (benefits provided during the contract period)

Responsibilities

• Directs the design and development of all Latino print and digital.
• Supports creative director and team in the development of concepts, strategies, and client presentations
• Oversees quality control and consistency across copy and creative
• Guides written and visual articulation of ideas into campaign concepts
• Develops concepts that work across a variety of marketing channels
• Conceptual storyteller with a strong understanding of design principles for brand campaigns as well as organic and paid social media
• Ensures brand identity and message consistency across channels
• Presents strategy and creative concepts internally and to clients
• Leads a team of designers and copywriters; responsible for performance appraisals and growth and development plans.

Qualifications

• Degree in marketing, graphic design, or related field; 8+ years of agency experience
• Strong design skills, craft, and attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign)
• Must be bilingual in Spanish and English
• Proven leadership skills; ability to coach, mentor, and foster a positive work environment
• Strong ability to prioritize work and resources based on short- and long-term need
• Proven ability to drive improvements in agency/client relationships and performance
• Evaluating creative team performance and guiding improvements
• Solid knowledge of marketing, brand, and design principles and development
• Strong concept and strategy development skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills

Please include your portfolio to be considered!

Coda Search│Staffing

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Miniac is a production-led creative studio composed of a nimble group of strategists, creatives, directors, producers, and account directors. We’ve sat on all sides of the table – production, agency and brand. Our clients span from the world’s largest companies to scrappy start-ups, but our approach remains consistent: we leverage an agile approach to strategizing, concepting and executing for brands.

As Miniac expands its footprint, it’s crucial for us to continue building a knowledgeable, responsive team that can deliver best in class work for our clients. We’re looking for unorthodox thinkers and problem solvers who thrive on new challenges and pushing boundaries to create unexpected ideas and content. To maintain our momentum, Miniac is looking for an Associate Producer to join our tight-knit team to quarterback the Miniac approach to executing client projects.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are interested in candidates who have an ardent desire to build a long-term career in creative production. We value individuals who are passionate about the advertising industry, eager to learn and grow as a member of our team, and committed to making a meaningful impact at our company and in the field of advertising.

If you have a genuine enthusiasm for creative production and a drive to excel in this dynamic industry, we encourage you to highlight your career aspirations and dedication in your application materials. A passion for advertising (making cool stuff), creative problem-solving abilities, and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality work are essential.

As our Associate Producer, you will be responsible for managing internal and external stakeholders, project scopes, task timelines, production budgets, required staff/resources, client expectations, and the overall quality of client deliverables. You are a creative and strategic thinker who loves learning everything there is to know about a client’s brand, business, and customer.

Both a self starter and team player, you are equally game to lead your own projects from start to finish as you are to work under the supervision of Executive Producers to help streamline the production process.

You have foundational experience in production and project management and are easily able to switch gears from creating asset generation to detailed budget planning and scheduling. A confident and proactive communicator, you keep clients and teammates consistently informed and updated about their projects tailoring project status updates to meet the needs of a variety of seniority levels. An expert on all client projects, you raise issues and proposed solutions in a timely manner and consistently seek ways to drive further value for our clients.

Our ideal candidate has experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced environment. They should have a general understanding of the production process from start to finish with 2-4 years of experience supporting production / creative teams, clients, and project management efforts across a range of productions: video, photo shoots, digital campaigns, branded assets, live events, etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support Executive Producer and other Senior Leadership by ensuring creative being produced remains aligned with client expectations, budget, and timelines.

• Research and support the creation of documents to communicate ideas to clients, including proposals, production plans, presentations and reports

• Coordinate with producers, strategists, creative directors, freelance creatives, and client stakeholders to oversee creation of deliverables, track dependencies, hit deadlines and objectives, and generally traffic all approvals of creative work.

• Anticipate and manage potential blockers across concept development, production, and delivery phases; flag to appropriate partners and proactively find solutions

• Foster and maintain collaborative, strong relationships with all internal and external team members; ensure both the client team and internal team feel heard and supported at all times

• Generate project status updates to empower clients to stay abreast of project progress asynchronously.

Support Executive Producer and other Senior Leadership members with day-to-day internal team management

• Assist in sourcing, evaluation, and management of freelancers, collaborators, and vendors on a project basis

• Forecast, manage and track all production budgets in order to stay within scope

• Oversee production and project crew including manager schedules, booking talent, models, stylist, freelancers, coordinating merchandise and inventory required

• Schedule internal and client meetings, collect recap notes, travel booking, file management, expense reporting, tracking documents, etc

• Prepare call sheets, run of show, artist agreements and contractor documents

• On-site event production support; weekend/evening availability as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

3+ years of experience as a creative project manager or associate producer in an agency, production company or on an in-house marketing team of an established company

• Proven track record of working in physical production within the advertising industry, including experience with TV commercials, digital videos, photo shoots, and other forms of branded content.

• Familiarity with industry-standard production processes, equipment, and workflows.

• Ability to coordinate and manage production logistics, such as locations, permits, crews, equipment rentals, and casting directors / booking talent.

• Experience managing a production budget of $500k +

• Solid understanding and experience using budgeting software or tools to create, track, and manage project budgets.

• Ability to work closely with the finance and accounting teams to ensure accurate budgeting and cost control throughout the production process.

• Experience creating and managing a content calendar or schedules for a variety of creative projects

Previous experience working in a project or team management capacity at an advertising agency, marketing company, or in-house at a brand.

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal teams, clients, vendors, and freelancers around scope, schedule, and budget as well as roadmaps, objectives, and strategies.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict timelines and deliverables.

• Strong understanding of how to manage and control project scope; proactively find solutions to changes or issues regarding project schedules, budgets, resources, and scope.

Experience working remotely without in-person daily supervision.

• Proactive and comfortable with ambiguity, shifting priorities, and juggling more than one project at a time

• Highly collaborative and humble – willing to lend an extra hand for teammates and goes out of their way to learn from peers.

BENEFITS

• Fully remote office
• Unlimited PTO
• Company Wide PTO of Bank Holidays
• $5,000 annual stipend towards each employee’s individual medical insurance plan, paid quarterly

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.

DEI STATEMENT

We believe that our teams should accurately represent society, which is why we assemble bespoke teams of individuals with disparate ideas and backgrounds for each project we take on. We believe diverse teams are best positioned to generate innovative and inclusive creative that will resonate with the manifold markets our clients work with us to target. Miniac is committed to actively prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion as core tenants of our hiring process and maintaining a workplace environment inclusive and equitable.

Miniac

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Divi is a scalp and hair health company started in late 2021. The mission was born out of founder Dani Austin’s own personal hair journey as she struggled to find brands and products that specifically addressed the root of hair loss and hair thinning. With several factors affecting each person’s hair health, Divi strives to pioneer what it means to have a healthy “scalp health routine”. Divi has grown extremely quickly, resonating in the marketplace with men and women at a variety of different stages in their hair journey. 2022 is an important growth year for the company with big ideas on the horizon and we are looking to grow our team to help! 

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CANDIDATE QUALITIES:

1.  Proven experience as a Creative Director or in a similar role within the Health/Beauty industry

2. 8+ years of hands-on experience in creative process, marketing, graphic design, copywriting, brand development and photoshoot production

3. Excellent working knowledge of software applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma, etc. alongside proven track record of excellent copywriting skills and editorial experience

4. Outstanding leadership and organization skills, and the ability to balance priorities from several internal stakeholders 

5. Proven track record of developing creative team members, fostering skill development and serving as internal creative lead for senior leadership

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Create and lead concepts, guidelines, campaigns and creative strategies in various creative projects, overseeing them to completion 

2. Collaborating with key leadership and stakeholders across digital marketing, brand marketing, retail and product development  to deliver best-in-class assets and campaigns

3. Direct and motivate team of creative managers and contractors (ad designers, copywriters, product packaging designers, retail designers, etc.) to help them use their talents effectively and cohesively

4. Be a hands-on leader, specifically in respect to designing assets (digital and physical), developing briefs, and working collaboratively with Divi’s Sr. Creative Manager

5. Lead the creative team and strategic partners to execute storytelling across all digital channels and paid media that exceed industry performance benchmarks

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JOB BENEFITS:

1.  Competitive salary 

2. Premier Health Benefits

3. Strong Corporate Mission

4. Strong Corporate Culture 

5. Eligibility to Stock Program [1 YEAR] 

Divi

Artisan Creative seeks a Creative Content Producer with experience in storytelling, video editing, photo editing, and content creation to join our reputable photographer client. This opportunity is full-time and entirely onsite in their Los Angeles, CA, office.

About our Client:

• Our client is a renowned photographer known for his vibrant and whimsical photographs of aerial shots and iconic locations worldwide.
• Our client has collaborated with luxury brands to create exclusive products and experiences.
• They have a collaborative and fun team that works together in their newly designed office and offers summer Friday hours.

About You:

• You have a strong portfolio showcasing your proficiency in videography, video editing, content creation, and photo editing, demonstrating a keen eye for visual storytelling.
• You deeply understand social media trends and platforms, enabling you to develop innovative and engaging video content strategies tailored to our client’s brand.
• With your excellent communication and collaboration skills, you can effectively work alongside cross-functional teams, bringing creative concepts to life while maintaining brand consistency.

In this role, you will:

• Ideate, create and edit captivating video content for our client’s brand across social media and their website.
• Edit product, lifestyle, and in-room photography for the company website’s and social media using Adobe Suite.
• Manage creative assets in Figma and collaborate with the innovative team on daily tasks.
• Support photo shoot production, including prop and talent management, and shoot exclusive behind-the-scenes footage.
• Collaborate with a graphic designer on editing photography and video for digital marketing.
• Efficiently manage multiple assignments, demonstrating excellent task management.
• Take the initiative and meet project deadlines.
• Implement an organized filing system for design creation files.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience working as a Creative Content Producer in the photography, lifestyle, eCommerce, or travel industry.
• Must have a portfolio showcasing your proficiency in videography, video editing, content creation, and photo editing, demonstrating a keen eye for visual storytelling.
• Proficiency in Adobe programs, including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After-Effects, and Lightroom.
• Experience with creative asset management platforms such as Figma.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proactive mindset and ability to take the initiative.
• Excellent attention to detail and adherence to deadlines.
• Must be willing to go onsite five days a week in the Los Angeles, CA office.
• Must be open to traveling for onsite shoots and campaigns.

Artisan Creative

JOB TITLE: Art Director

REPORTS TO: Vice President of Marketing

DEPARTMENT: Marketing

OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly creative and experienced Art Director to lead the visual and creative department at Summer Fridays. As the Art Director, you will be responsible for managing the overall visual identity of the brand across all touch points, including digital, social, print, packaging and retail. You will be responsible for managing direct reports and agencies to ensure the delivery of exceptional visual and creative work that aligns with Summer Fridays’ brand standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development and execution of the brand’s visual and creative strategy across all channels, including digital, social, print, packaging and retail
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including Founders, Marketing, Product Development, Digital and Sales) to ensure consistent messaging, alignment to brand standards and all touch points are optimized for performance
• Manage and mentor direct reports to ensure the delivery of exceptional visual and creative work
• Evaluate, select, brief and collaborate with external agencies and vendors as needed to ensure the delivery of high-quality work that aligns with brand standards
• Develop and maintain brand guidelines and standards to ensure consistent execution of visual and creative assets
• Oversee the production of all visual and creative assets, including but not limited to, photo shoots, videos, digital ads, brand website, social media content, OOH, packaging and in-store displays
• Oversee in-store visual merchandising to ensure consistent execution of brand standards and elevate the brand’s in-store shopping experience
• Oversee packaging in partnership with our creative agency, ensuring that all concepts are visually appealing, aligned with overall brand identity, feature/benefit-focused and compliant with packaging and regulatory specifications
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to ensure the brand remains innovative and competitive
• Concept and design assets as needed
• Other responsibilities and tasks as needed and assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in art direction, creative direction, or related field
• Strong portfolio showcasing visual and creative work for beauty, fashion or lifestyle brands
• Experience managing a team and mentoring direct reports
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills
• Knowledge of design software (Adobe Creative Suite) and experience managing photo shoots and video production
• Knowledge of current industry trends and best practices in beauty, fashion, and lifestyle
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and a problem solver
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment
• Must be based in Los Angeles and able to commute to an office 1-2 days per week

Summer Fridays

WZTV, Nashville, has an immediate opening for Executive Producer to oversee morning news content for overall fairness, balance and accuracy. The ideal candidate will produce daily newscasts and oversee production of newscasts and special programming. You will work closely with producers and reporters on daily selection and coverage. As a newsroom leader, the expectation is that the Executive Producer will lead by example.

Some additional responsibilities of our Executive Producer will include:

• Oversee daily newscasts to ensure we are serving our local communities by sharing relevant information to alert, protect and empower our audiences
• Supervise producers and reporters, as well as review scripts and provide feedback to encourage powerful storytelling
• Manage newsroom and handle breaking news situations to empower and grow our audiences
• Collaborate with News Directors and other station managers to create special segments
• Planning and overseeing continuity into upcoming newscasts

What skills do you need to be successful in our role?

• Proven track record of creating compelling and engaging stories across multiple platforms
• Ability to perform well under pressure, experience managing breaking news and meeting strict deadlines
• Ability to identity problems and provide solutions
• A strong commitment to journalistic standards and ethics
• Extraordinary people skills with an emphasis on coaching and motivating
• Strong understanding of how to drive digital traffic
• Minimum of three years producing in a television news environment or equivalent
• A college degree in Journalism or a related field is preferred
• Strong writing skills and a proven track record for getting results on initiatives

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

Sinclair Inc.

As the People & Culture Coordinator, you report directly to the People & Culture Director. The People & Culture Coordinator will partner with the leadership team to attract and retain top talent and create a highly effective, motivated workforce within a fun, unique work environment. The People & Culture Coordinator will provide support to senior leaders in the alignment of culture and business strategy, change leadership, organization design, group dynamics, and team development. The People & Culture Coordinator will also be responsible to support the People & Culture Director with recruitment, compliance, benefits, and payroll.

Job Overview:

• You are the brand ambassador who drives the MAMA Spirit through the organization.
• Support the hiring process to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and policies.
• Support the recruiting, new hire documentation, and onboarding process.
• You reinforce MAMA’s unique working culture in partnership with Global HR initiatives.
• Coordinate in partnership with the leader’s necessary training and ensure the quality of training delivery is to the standard of MAMA.
• You break down walls and foster collaboration through all levels and departments in the organization.
• Assist with the implementation of policies and procedures.
• Provide support to comply with all HR-related federal, state, and local legal requirements and stays current with new legislation.
• Help maintain Employee records up to date.
• Assist with internal communication, and internal events (birthdays, staff parties, “fun at work”, etc.)
• Other HR tasks and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 2 – 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Must have the ability to work flexible work hours.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• You’re a team player-At MAMA, we all roll up our sleeves together.
• Maintaining and improving change management programs
• Recruiting experience
• Ability to build and strengthen employee relations at all levels throughout the organization
• Ability to raise difficult issues and provide real-time feedback.
• Experienced in a variety of HRIS platforms.

MAMA Would Love It If:

• Competent in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
• You’re passionate and creative about what you do and how you do it.
• You’re not easily stressed and perform at your best under pressure.
• You stay up to date with all current and upcoming People/Human Resources trends.

Other Duties:

• This job description is not an exhaustive list of all the job functions that a team member may be asked to perform from time to time at the direction of the leadership team.

The Company participates in E-Verify.

MAMA SHELTER