Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call: Indigenous Adults for Pharmaceutical Campaign

Job Type: Campaign Shoot

Location: Ontario, Canada

Job Description:

Milo Casting is currently seeking Indigenous Adults of any gender orientation, aged approximately 25 to 35 years, for an upcoming pharmaceutical campaign in Ontario. Previous on-set experience is not required; we are looking for authentic individuals to represent the Indigenous community.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a pharmaceutical campaign shoot representing the Indigenous community.
• Follow direction from the production team and photographers during the shoot.
• Ensure professionalism and cooperation while on set.

Requirements:

• Must be an Indigenous Adult of any gender orientation.
• Age range: Approximately 25 – 35 years.
• Reside in Ontario, Canada.
• No previous on-set experience required.
• Availability for the following key dates:
  • Fitting: October 10th or 11th (Not a full day commitment)
  • Shoot: October 17th – October 20th (1 day only within this window)

Compensation:

Selected participants for this campaign will receive a compensation of $2000 or more per adult.

Feature Film: “The Forest Through The Trees” Casting Call

Production Details:

• Film Title: The Forest Through The Trees
• Shooting Dates: Spring 2024

Compensation:

• All roles in this film are paid.

Roles:

1. Mrs. Thompson

   • Gender: Female
   • Age: Late 60’s
   • Ethnicity: Open
   • Role: Supporting Role
   • Description: Sweet neighborhood grandma, accompanied by a small dog.

2. Bartender

   • Gender: Male
   • Age: Late 20’s – Late 30’s
   • Ethnicity: Open
   • Role: Supporting Role
   • Description: Carries a mysterious vibe, privy to various secrets.

3. Tim

   • Gender: Male
   • Age: Late 40’s – Early 50’s
   • Ethnicity: Open
   • Role: Supporting Role
   • Description: Ken’s friend and a former Marine.

4. Jacob

   • Gender: Male
   • Age: Middle Aged
   • Ethnicity: Open
   • Role: Supporting Role
   • Description: Lawyer with a strictly business, no-nonsense demeanor.

5. Sean

   • Gender: Male
   • Age: Late 20’s
   • Ethnicity: Open
   • Role: Supporting Role
   • Description: Friendly neighborhood mailman.

6. Frank

   • Gender: Male
   • Age: Mid-Late 40’s
   • Ethnicity: Open
   • Role: Supporting Role
   • Description: Muscular and intimidating small town Sheriff.

7. Kathy

   • Gender: Female
   • Age: Late 30’s – Early 40’s
   • Ethnicity: Caucasian
   • Role: Supporting Role
   • Description: Chloe’s Mother.

8. Ruth

   • Gender: Female
   • Age: Late 30’s – Late 40’s
   • Ethnicity: Caucasian
   • Role: Supporting Role
   • Description: Kathy’s Sister.

Job Responsibilities:

• Each actor will be responsible for portraying their respective character as per the provided script and direction.
• Collaborate with the director and fellow cast members to bring the characters to life.

Requirements:

• Relevant acting experience and a strong portfolio of past work (if applicable).
• Ability to embody and convey the personality traits and emotions of the character.
• Availability for the specified shooting dates in Spring 2024.

Casting Call: Principal Casting – Non-Union Commercial

Job Detail: We are currently seeking individuals aged between 30 and 40, of African American, Hispanic, or Asian descent, of any gender, to portray a ride-share passenger in a non-union commercial.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the role of a ride-share passenger in a natural and convincing manner.
• Follow any provided direction from the director and production team.
• Be punctual and reliable for all scheduled dates, including filming, callback, and fitting.

Requirements:

• Age: 30s to 40s
• Ethnicity: African American, Hispanic, or Asian
• Gender: Any
• Must not have any scheduling conflicts on the specified dates.
• Please list any visible tattoos and piercings in your submission.

Dates:

• Filming: October 10 (hold 10/11 for rain) & October 12
• Callback: October 5th
• Fitting: October 6th

Compensation:

• Filming: $500/day
• Fitting: $300
• Buyout: $2500
• Total: $3800!

Casting Call: Mini Web Series for ReelShort App

Project Overview: We are seeking talented individuals to be part of a mini web series for the ReelShort App. This innovative platform combines the appeal of TikTok with the drama of soap operas, offering a unique and exciting viewing experience. Join us in bringing this fresh concept to life!

Location: Buckhead area of Atlanta, GA

Budget: Low Budget, NON-UNION Flat Pay: $75

Dates & Roles:

September 28 Roles: 3 Upscale Party Guests Approx. Call Time: 11:00 AM

September 29 Roles: 3 Individuals with Casual Bar Attire Approx. Call Time: 10:00 AM

September 30 Roles: 10 Fashion Show Audience Members Approx. Call Time: 11:00 AM

October 1 Roles: 3 Individuals in Office Attire Approx. Call Time: 11:30 AM

October 5 Roles: 5 Models & Fashion Designer Types Approx. Call Time: 3:00 PM

October 6 Roles: 4 Hospital Workers (must have own scrubs) Approx. Call Time: 9:30 AM

Job Responsibilities:

• Execute assigned roles with professionalism and enthusiasm.
• Collaborate effectively with the production team and fellow cast members.
• Be punctual and prepared for the designated call times.
• Follow directorial instructions to ensure a seamless production.

Requirements:

• All actors must be at least 18 years old.
• Availability on the specified dates for the respective roles.
• Wardrobe appropriate for the assigned role (specified above).
• For hospital workers, own scrubs are required.
• Previous acting experience is a plus but not mandatory.

Compensation:

• Flat pay of $75 per role.

Casting Call: Principal Performers and Featured Background Actors for “After This Death”

Logline: “A pregnant woman falls in love with the charismatic leader of a mythical punk duo. When their affair ends, she must face the mischievous threats of his loyal fanbase.”

Job Details:

• Type: Feature Film
• Title: After This Death
• Shoot Dates: October 24 – November 22
• Shoot Location: Kingston, NY and surrounding area (Travel and accommodation provided for non-local hires)

Job Responsibilities:

• Engage with the character and bring authenticity to the role.
• Collaborate closely with the director and fellow cast members to achieve the desired vision.
• Be prepared for rehearsals and provide your best performance during filming.

Requirements:

• Open to actors and non-actors. No prior acting experience required.
• All ethnicities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• Availability for shooting dates within the specified period.

Compensation:

• Principal Performers: $781 per day (+10% if represented by an agency)
• Featured Background Actors: $208 per day

A well known advertising agency is seeking two Art Directors to join their team in Chicago, IL on a hybrid schedule. They are looking for highly conceptual and motivated candidates to work on their biggest brand campaigns. This hybrid position will be located in New York.

Responsibilities:

• Working with other creatives to create ideas for broadcast, OLV, social, audio, print, experiential, and digital campaigns
• Collaborating not just with creatives, but strategy, account, and production to create a high volume of work on time, on budget, and on point
• You’re a collaborator, a leader and a mentor to other art directors
• Participate in brainstorms, translate that thinking into beautiful pitch decks, and deliver best-in-class brand creative that exceeds client objectives
• Present to a passionate group of clients with conviction, confidence, and swagger
• Pitch in on new business initiatives and agency creative communications
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the marketplace and competitive client landscape, in addition to cultural, design, and business trends
• Be a source of positivity, inspiration, creativity, and fun

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a directly related field (advertising, graphic design, visual arts, etc.)
• 4-7+ years of agency experience as a graphic designer or art director
• Broadcast and/or video production experience
• Strong working knowledge of the creative process
• Understand how to appeal to diverse cultural markets
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated to creatively solve multiple problems at once, under quick deadlines
• Excellent presentation skills and salesmanship are a must
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and Keynote

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers – which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Opportunity Awaits.

Solomon Page

Our client is an internationally recognized cosmetics brand in need of a talented Art Director to add to their team.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years’ experience and full hands-on proficiency with Adobe CS.

In this role you will be designing content for social media as well as providing art direction on set and capturing behind the scenes footage.

This is a hybrid on-going freelance opportunity, at $65/hr.

Createch – Creative + Tech Staffing

The Chicago Sun-Times is the hardest-working paper in America, covering the stories and issues that matter most to Chicagoans with depth, integrity, and grit. The newsroom has earned eight Pulitzer Prizes for its hard-hitting investigative reporting, in-depth political coverage, insightful sports analysis, entertainment reviews, and cultural commentary. An industry-leading innovator in local news, it has been recognized nationally for expanding digital and multimedia reporting platforms alongside its indomitable newspaper, the oldest continuously published daily in the city.

In January 2022, the Sun-Times merged with public radio station WBEZ with a shared mission to strengthen local journalism in Chicago. Under the banner of Chicago Public Media, Chicago Sun-Times Media, Inc. (CSTM) is now part of one of the largest nonprofit news organizations in the nation. This merger reinforces our commitment to serving Chicagoans with the news that matters most -– fact-based, unbiased journalism deeply connected to Chicago communities.

An Opportunity to Make an Impact:

We seek an innovative leader who can lead the visual direction of the Chicago Sun-Times’ editorial products. This a unique opportunity to lead an influential local news outlet in an innovative, exciting market at a time when the Sun-Times has joined Chicago Public Media, become a nonprofit, and adopted a membership model without a paywall.

We want our visual identity to reflect our new direction and showcase the work of our fantastic team of photographers, designers, and more. The ideal candidate will work with key stakeholders across the newsroom to evaluate, set and deliver our visual aesthetic and style across all our editorial platforms.

Core Duties:

• Set the strategy, goals, and objectives for our visual work, working with the Executive Editor and other stakeholders in the newsroom.
• Manage the visuals team and freelancers to create impactful visual journalism – photos, illustrations, interactives, and video – and meet newsroom goals.
• Create an effective and efficient workflow and processes to ensure our visual work is aligned with our editorial strategy and as impactful as possible.
• Grow collaboration and communication across the newsroom and with internal and external partners within Chicago Public Media.
• Elevate visual storytelling across the newsroom and website, newspaper, wire, social media, newsletters, and everywhere else our editorial brand is reflected.
• Help train the newsroom on visual best practices, image selection, visual tools, and other skills needed to enhance our visual storytelling and appearance.
• Liaise and collaborate with cross-functional teams across the Sun-Times and Chicago Public Media, including marketing, circulation, product, digital and revenue teams.
• As part of the editorial leadership team, help improve CST’s audience relationships, workplace culture, editorial excellence, and impact.
• Promote diversity, inclusion, and equity.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related training.
• At least five years of newsroom experience, including people-management experience.
• Strong visual skills, including experience creating a visual identity.
• Strategic thinker and an excellent planner with solid project management and communication skills.
• Ability to react quickly in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a union environment.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement savings, an FSA, and commuter benefits plans.
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative team culture.
• A flexible work schedule.
• Opportunity to be part of an iconic brand and help build the future of local news.

The information contained in this job description is not intended to create any contractual or other legal commitment. CSTM may change the content or format of this job at any time at its sole and exclusive discretion without notice. This role does not offer sponsorship employment benefits.

CSTM does not discriminate in its employment decisions based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, citizenship or national origin, veteran status, or on any other basis which would violate any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Chicago Sun-Times

GRAPHIC DESIGNER/JUNIOR ART DIRECTOR, MILWAUKEE AGENCY, HYBRID

C2 client, a creative branding and strategy agency that transforms beliefs into authentic behavior through the power of culturally disruptive ideas is seeking a Designer to add to their team. You’ll work on a wide range of clients — from the biggest and most established brands in the world to nimble brands that make our life’s work incredibly rewarding, you’ll oversee and architect the creative product that has given us a reputation for launching and relaunching brands. This role will be primarily focused on concepting and executing brand initiatives ranging from rebranding to social/digital campaigns, employer brand initiatives, and supporting communication campaigns.

Start date: As soon as they find the right person

Duration: Full-time position

Location: Hybrid in Milwaukee

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Benefits: Salary + annual profit sharing bonus potential, Health insurance, 401K, Generous PTO and vacation policies, Half-day summer Fridays (June-August), Paid holidays + additional week off between Christmas and New Years , Values-driven, laid-back culture focused on work-life balance, personal freedom, and accountability.

Nice to Have:

• Incredible design tactician with brand identity and smart conceptually-led integrated campaign work.
• Agency experience working as part of a team and or independently leading projects.
• Stellar organizational skills to keep your work on-time, and within budget.
• Ability to concept across traditional and nontraditional channels (digital, social, experiential, earned media, etc.).
• A stunning portfolio that shows how you get from concept to reality and can articulate it in written and visual form.
• Solid presentation skills: You’ll need to be able to present your work to both internal teams and clients as well.
• Hunger for what’s next and new: in culture yes, but also new and emerging art & design mediums.
• Ability to get it done: As a nimble team, we’re all doers. We work on short deadlines and limited information; must be a self-starter.
• Openness to new tools (AI-assist, Canva, etc.) when needed.

Must Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in, Art, Design, Advertising, or relevant field.
• 3-5 years of agency experience as a designer, working on projects from concept to completion.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, XD a must. Premier, Animate, After Effects a plus).
• Experience in Google Suite (Google slides, docs, etc.) We are a Google shop 🙂
• And yes…a working ability in PowerPoint (cause’ some clients want a PPT template), MS Word Suite on occasion and Google Docs. Our primary presentation format to clients is in Google Slides.
• Experience working in and around video and web is a huge plus.

All candidates must be located and authorized to work in the United States. C2 does not sponsor work visas. C2 is unable to hire contractors from these states: CA, CO, NY, DC

C2 Graphics Productivity Solutions

Designsensory

Designsensory is a leading branding, marketing and digital agency. We combine strategy,

content, design and technology to help organizations holistically solve business challenges with

memorable branding, marketing and advertising. Our human-centered, award-winning work has

helped build and grow brands since 2001.

Designsensory seeks qualified candidates for our senior designer role. We are looking for

someone who can work both independently and collaboratively on campaigns. This individual is

able to problem solve while staying mindful of our clients’ goals and balancing that with our

dedication to craft.

The ideal applicant must possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills and be

dependable, responsible and professional in manner and appearance. The ideal applicant is

organized, detail-oriented, highly motivated and possesses an ability to work under pressure.

Objectives of this role

• Lead and review the work of the creative teams on your assigned accounts; across digital, print, video and web
• Spearhead and manage strategy for both small and large projects, harnessing branding, copy, art, and technology
• Collaborate with strategy and other departments in developing marketing plans, analyzing results, and identifying opportunities
• Develop creative campaigns that translate objectives across business units into clear and motivating creative strategies
• Analyze market trends, consumer needs, and the competitor landscape and craft actionable creative solutions

Responsibilities

• Based on accounts/projects, lead a team of graphic designers and copywriters in the strategic development of deliverables
• Guide full account team toward strategic and brand direction
• Prioritize work and resources across engagements, based on short- and long-term needs, and guide schedules by collaborating with designers, copywriters, and production 
• Conduct brainstorming sessions with creative team, maintaining strategic thinking to develop innovative and actionable initiatives within budget
• Review and approve content developed by the team, ensuring that deliverables address goals and challenges 
• Produce fresh, innovative work that translates complex ideas into compelling print materials and digital experiences for sophisticated audiences
• Create, collaborate on, and oversee final concepts, as well as present work to clients; address feedback and approval

Required skills and qualifications

• Ten years of experience in a design or copy-intensive role, with at least 1 years as a Creative Director in an agency or corporate setting
• Design or art direction experience preferred; Copy background must display top-level visual acumen
• Experience in creating creative/advertising campaigns — from developing the vision and messaging platform to overseeing production on time and within budget
• Experience in creating integrated content across all marketing channels: digital, social media, paid media, mobile, offline, and print
• Proven ability to develop successful integrated concepts
• Proficiency in leading a team of diverse, talented creatives
• Strong creative vision, with an eye on business objectives

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in marketing or business
• Experience in project management, with a focus on creative direction

Designsensory