Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

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

Creative Director

We Are Social is seeking a Creative Director to join our growing team! We create people-centric, brand experiences that drive results. We always think ‘bigger’. we aim for the buzz. We aim for the chatter. We filter every thought through a subculture lens. We make authentic connections. We spark real conversation. on, and offline. We do not create culture. people create culture. We just amplify it. We are designers, copywriters, PR practitioners, Influencers and so much more. Our campaigns are groundbreaking and culture shifting. We’re people focused and very passionate about the work we do. If this sounds interesting, we look forward to connecting soon.

Your Experience Looks Like:

● Proven track record of creating breakthrough social media content for entertainment brands (studios, streamers, exhibitors, franchises)

● Clear understanding of how to be “native” on social platforms via short form video, motion graphics, trending sounds, etc.

● Excellent visual storyteller using conceptual ideas, innovations, and contemporary marketing trends while using all the tools & design programs of the trade

● Strong sense of how to sell work, from typography and layout, to concept write-ups; you’re a leader who can also roll up your sleeves to create effective decks and presentations

● Evaluate, refine, and approve creative briefs for teams

● Genuinely creative, overflowing with ideas for all types of media from digital to experiential

● Strong ability to receive and assess constructive feedback and adjust work appropriately

● Building a cohesive team via coaching, supervising, and proactive feedback

● Leading teams, managing creatives and work flows

● Deft communication with clients, and an ability to guide constructive meetings & reviews

● Calm under pressure, while maintaining a sense of humour & urgency in a fast-paced, reactive environment

● Reinforces a culture of constructive feedback, clear communication, and creative direction that yields consistent, conversation-starting work

● Ability to prioritize, delegate, and maintain timelines, budgets, and resourcing needs

● You speak culture. You know who, where, when, and why in film, music, design, streetwear, celebrity, trends. Your friends turn to you to explain what’s happening on TikTok, Instagram, and other social media.

Why work for us?

We Are Social is a global, award-winning creative agency with a network of 15 offices worldwide staffed by 1000+ social experts.

We think you’d like it here!

• Hybrid Work (combination in-office and remote)
• Flexible Vacation Days
• Health benefits
• 401(k)

We Are Social

You’re a gifted visual storyteller. From pixels to Bezier curves, photos to videos, and everything in between, you’re a wizard of the visual arts. You know how to captivate and engage audiences through impactful ideas executed with eye-popping visuals that drive action.

For nearly 40 years as a full-service advertising agency, Russell Herder is committed to creating Work That Matters for our clients and community-at-large. We’re seeking an experienced art director to work within our creative group, developing and executing smart, disruptive, and engaging visual concepts and solutions for our clients. You’re a quick learner and energized team player, capable of bringing abstract concepts to life in engaging, relevant, and visually impactful ways. As an organized person, you’re a self-starter and someone people can rely upon. Your previous agency experience reflects empathy, curiosity, speed, adaptability, and a devotion to pushing boundaries. You know how to listen, learn, and are always willing to grow.

Status: Reports to the Creative Director

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement innovative conceptual ideas and visual stylistic directions across all media platforms for a wide variety of clients
• Create and adopt visual styles and tonal personalities that reflect the nuances of client’s brand and voice
• Work collaboratively with Account, Strategy, Digital, Social and Project Management teams to successfully produce creative within time constraints and on budget
• Actively analyze concepts against client requests to ensure they meet strategic goals, objectives, and timing
• Develop and execute ideas from strategic concept development to project completion
• Integrate current and contemporary visual trends and media into day-to-day assignments
• Present work internally to the agency and externally to clients in a confident and professional manner
• Produce work worthy of industry recognition and client praise
• Strictly adhere to timelines, schedules, and budgets

Performance Standards:

• Concepted materials meet agency and client strategic objectives
• Work continually enhances our firm’s reputation
• Projects are completed on time and within budget
• Client presentations are organized and effective

Location:

In-person work Monday-Thurs at our Minneapolis office, with a remote work option on Fridays.

Russell Herder

Miami Arts Charter School is seeking an assistant band director to join our instrumental music department and school team! Our school is working diligently toward opening once again for the 2023-2024 academic year. Currently, we have an open position for a talented and motivated educator wishing to share his/her knowledge instrumental music courses. Our school employs 9 music teachers ranging in both middle and high school in the following areas: Band HS and MS, Percussion Ensemble, Vocal and Choral Music, String Music, and Music production. This position is primarily a middle school band director position, even though we are a 6th through 12th grade school. The school’s founder and principal is part of the music staff.

As a performing and fine arts school, Miami Arts Charter School enrolls students through a selective audition and portfolio evaluation process. This is a great opportunity for a highly-qualified band teacher to secure a job in a highly desirable arts school.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and educate students in a classroom setting
• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans
• Adhere to established teaching curriculum
• Maintain positive relationships with students and parents
• Document and share student grades and evaluations
• Maintain the health and safety of all students

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in teaching or other educational fields preferred but not absolutely required
• Strong classroom management skills
• Ability to build rapport with students
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership qualities
• State of Florida Teaching Certificate (Professional or Temporary) or Statement of Eligibility. Qualified candidates who have not yet applied for a Florida teaching certificate but are eligible to do so may be hired as a temporary substitute while certification process is under way

Miami Arts Charter School