Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Company Overview

Bright AV is a full service AV Production Company dedicated to the creation, production, and execution of high-level event experiences. Providing expert industry knowledge and a solutions oriented approach Bright AV is able to meet each clients’ unique needs and guarantee success for every event.

Company Culture

Bright empowers employees to think creatively and feel empowered to share ideas. Each member takes personal ownership of the Bright AV goals of excellence and top-tier service standards that allow us to consistently innovate and elevate.

The Job

As a leader on the team, the Art Director will have the opportunity to conceptualize and create a broad array of graphics, presentation content and show packaging for live events as well as direct animated content, videos and other digital stories.  Our clients include fortune 100 companies where their events range from product launches, sales meetings, and customer events.  Artistic vision is an essential function to creating an amazing event experience.  

The Detail

• This individual will conceptualize, design, and execute presentation graphics (event branding, video bumpers, GFX packages, presentation content, animations + more) in support of a consistent and scalable brand image across the event.
• Lead a team to create compelling broadcast packaging, graphics and production elements that conform to appropriate time and budget constraints for each project.
• Assemble compelling pitches for sales opportunities including concept art, presentation content and innovative ideas represented visually. 
• Conceptualize and illustrate the “staging design” for contacted event. Consider scenic pieces, lighting, screen content and overall composition of the physical stage environment. 
• Provide oversight of all design elements for projects where Bright is contracted to do so. 
• Participate in creative brainstorming and client pitches for important events.  
• Collaborate with client’s marketing and creative teams to work within an established design framework
• Consult with members of production and other internal clients to determine project needs, develop a project plan, and produce effective visual solutions.
• Support other design needed for Bright AV branding, marketing and sales support.
• Travel may be required to major us and international locations to support ongoing updates to live event experience design elements (25%).

The Essentials

• 2+ years of experience in an art direction, creative direction or graphic design role for live events or experiential agency required.
• Portfolio that demonstrates a strong understanding of design principles and effectiveness across a multitude of formats, including live events.  
• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Powerpoint and Keynote 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Work autonomously to meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized
• This position is preferred as hybrid in Denver, Colorado. However, remote work is possible for the right candidate. 



The Nice to Haves 

• Degree in Graphic Design, Media Production, or related field of study, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Presentation graphics operation experience at live events 
• Advanced animation, 3D graphics or similar skills are a plus
• 3D design capabilities for stage and scenic mock ups 
• A knowledge and understanding of the event and convention industry

Bright AV

The Art Director is responsible for leading multiple projects and working closely with the Creative leadership to establish and maintain the highest standard for creative excellence for their assigned accounts.

The Art Director takes ownership of design and visual aspects of the client work that they are engaged in. This also includes conceptual development for client campaigns. The responsibilities include collaborating with a copy team members to develop work that reflects an integrated design/copy conceptual approach to the work.

Art Director plays a leadership role, inspiring and coaching junior design team members and contractors, to consistently produce exceptional concepts and execution. The Art Director works closely with account management to ensure that our clients are satisfied with the quality of our creative work.

This position reports to the Creative Director and requires a minimum of six years related experience.

Specifically, the Art Director has the following responsibilities:

•       Designs print ads, brochures, booklets, fliers, videos, billboards, interactive/web ads and more, according to strategic plans provided by Creative Director/Account Executive, and by assignment from the Creative Director.

•       Meets as needed with client service team members and interactive marketing personnel to ensure coordination between traditional and interactive marketing efforts.

•       Works with Production/Creative Director in selection of design elements, papers, vendors, models, freelancers, broadcast talent, and any and all outside sources/purchases needed to fulfill production of each project the art director designs.

•       Strives to meet assigned deadlines. Alerts Senior Art Director/Creative Director/Traffic Manager if deadlines cannot be met for any reason, or if an extension is required.

•       Works with production personnel, providing complete input, and any instruction and supervision required to smoothly complete production of approved design. Provides all required specifications (colors, fonts, papers, sizes, etc.) to production department on Production Input Form.

•       Reviews all production materials on assigned projects, and signs off prior to forwarding job to traffic manager for further required approvals/outside production.

•       Art directs videos, photo sessions, audio tapings, press-proofing, etc., and supervises freelancers assigned to art director’s projects.

•       Meets with account executives/traffic manager/production manager/media as required to ensure timely, accurate completion of assigned projects.

•       May be asked to assist with new business presentations.

•       Keeps Creative Director informed of need to upgrade design-related computer hardware/software. Maintains said equipment/supplies for use in the creative department.

Compensation is dependent on experience. 

Full benefits package including generous PTO. 

Flexibility for remote work after 90 days of employment.  

Crawford

We are looking for Junior Art Directors that are searching to find big ideas that also have the passion to sweat the details. A problem solver with soul that finds solutions that feel both human and true, drawing insights from the real word. At OKRP, we believe work is ready when we “feel” it.

Our creatives are prolific and iterative in their approach to the work. They’re deeply collaborative, transparent communicators who always endeavor to “bring something extra” to each assignment. Egoless creativity is key.

The Jr. Art Director is responsible, in the area of creative for:

• Working with an existing (exceptionally talented!) OKRP copywriter, you will deliver strategic concepts and art direction to existing clients.

• Passion for art and design are a must, but an unending curiosity and need to improve is essential to success. As a Jr. Art Director you need to be highly iterative and resilient, constantly looking to improve on your quality of your work as well as your skills as a creative.

• As a collaborative team player, the Jr. Art Director will help support their team and help develop ideas across TV, print, digital and social advertising. Meticulous attention to detail is expected to execute the creative successfully.

• The Sr. Art Director should consider themselves a maker. Someone with a passion for finding beauty in the real world to inspire work. This person should be a self-starter with a willingness to roll up their sleeves and get the job done.

• The Sr. Art director should be current on trends beyond advertising – understanding what is relevant in both culture and technology.

• People that work at OKRP are smart, driven and collaborative. They care about each other and are expected to help each other grow as creatives and as people.

• Performing other duties as required or assigned that at are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Skills, Knowledge and Ability:

• Possess strong art direction background / skills

• Be both right brained and left brained

• Must know Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

• Resilient in the face of ambiguity and change

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL STANDARDS

Standing, walking, reaching, stooping, crouching, twisting, bending, crawling

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

Typically, this is an office environment which can involve periods of sitting, standing, bending, twisting

HOURS WORKED

Full-time employees are required to work a minimum of 40 hours per week. Work hours vary by need and role.

OKRP

We are looking for Senior Art Directors that are searching to find the big idea, but also have the passion to sweat the details. A problem solver with soul that finds solutions that feel both human and true, drawing insights from the real world. At OKRP, we believe work is ready when we “feel” it.

Our creatives are prolific and iterative in their approach to the work. They’re deeply collaborative, transparent communicators who always endeavor to “bring something extra” to each assignment. Egoless creativity is key.

The Sr. Art Director is responsible for:

• Working with a Sr. Copywriter, you’ll deliver strategic concepts and art direction across clients. Together, you’ll be your work’s greatest advocate, able to process feedback then respond with creative that exceeds expectations.

• Always strive to find the big idea, but also recognize little nuances that give the perfect look and texture.

• Working with CDs and GCDs you will seek out improvement, both in the work that is created and growth as an individual. You should always be looking to master your craft and improve on their skills.

• Ownership is key to success. You’ll be responsible for the execution of ideas across TV, print, digital and social channels while directing photographers, illustrators, animators and junior designers with the utmost attention to detail.

• Be current on trends beyond advertising – understanding what is relevant in both culture and technology.

• People that work at OKRP are smart, driven and collaborative. They care about each other and are expected to help each other grow as creatives and as people.

• Performing other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Experience:

• 5+ years industry experience, or applicable work experience, and strong recommendations

• Experience working on large, integrated, cross-channel campaigns – and a killer book to boot.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Possess strong art direction background / skills

• Be both right brained and left brained – but never overthink the work.

• Resilient in the face of ambiguity and change.

• Exceptional time-management, organization, written/verbal communication skills.

• Energy, curiosity and an ability to maintain your sense of humor under tight timelines and long hours.

• A passion and expertise for art, design and photography.

OKRP

Title: Senior Art Director

Company/Location: Patients & Purpose / New York

Department/Discipline: Art

Competencies: Customer Focus, Interpersonal Savvy and Creativity

Overview: The Art Director is responsible for learning about the basics of healthcare advertising, creating concepts on strategy, and the agency process. The Art Director is a driven and ambitious member of the creative team with an eye for design.

Responsibilities:

• Develop concepts and supporting materials for 360º healthcare advertising
• Work closely with copy and account services as a team player to ensure that the creative needs of your brand(s) are met
• Be a brand steward: manage design, typography and overall visual identity in the online and offline spaces
• Stay Creatively Fresh: actively seek and share digital inspiration (creative, technology, general digital trends) with their teams, art department, and agency
• Ability to present/communicate in an organized, professional, and effective manner
• Responsible for managing workload and timeline.
• In person client travel is required

Qualifications and Experience:

• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Hybrid designer: print and digital
• 2-6 years’ experience at an advertising agency
• Team oriented
• Basic knowledge of presenting creative work
• Degree in Art Design/Advertising
• Demonstrate outstanding creative conceptual and design skills through a portfolio that is clean and visually strong

Omnicom Health Group is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is equally distributed, and we’re focused on developing diverse teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you

Patients & Purpose

A GPS navigation software company , Waze Mobile is producing commercials for various mobile devices. We are casting Non Union talent  and real people to be on the scenes of this commercial ad. 

Shoot Date: June 9th and 10

Rate: $450/day

Location: Toronto, ON Canada

Age: 21-69

All Ethnicities

Conflict : Google Map

Please do not apply, if you do not fit the description and won’t be available for shoot on both days . This is open to CANADA applicants ONLY

NEW FEATURE FILM “CONRAD” STARRING WILL SMITH!

NOW CASTING LATIN-LOOKING KIDS!

Project: CONRAD

Dates:  Fitting this Fri 4/21, COVID Test Mon 4/24, Filming Wed 4/26

Location: Norcross, GA

Rates: $140 (filming), $70 (test+fit), $35 (test)

WEDDING KIDS: Looking for boys and girls age 5-9 years old who portray HISPANIC to film a fun wedding scene! 

CASTING SEARCH:

• Seeking YOUNG JOE
• Age 7-10 to portray age 7.
• Italian American with brown hair and brown eyes.
• As a carefree little boy in Brooklyn, Young Joe leads a happy, loving life in a family that is overseen by his mother and Italian Grandmother aka his Nonna.

CASTING CALL

• Waldron Casting is seeking Real Tattoo artists to work on GLADIATOR
• Covid Test: Friday, April 21st (Testing in NJ, Manhattan and Brooklyn)
• Work Day: Monday, April 24th (filming in NJ)
• Pay for testing is $100. Pay for work is $450 for 8 hours of work. Overtime after 8 hours

Attention all CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield members and affiliates!

Thea Washington Casting is currently casting for a (NON-UNION) CareFirst commercial filming on May 4th and May 5th in the Maryland (DMV area).

We’re looking for the following roles:

• “WellBeing Woman” – Female
• Must be a CareFirst member
• All Ethnicities
• Age: 25-35

ON-CAMERA PRINCIPAL TALENT: $3000