Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

SUMMARY

The People and Culture Manager is accountable for the employee experience and life cycle and provides strong and effective direction and professional expertise to the organization’s management and employees through the development and implementation of innovative and effective HR strategies. The People and Culture Manager is a strategic and consultative partner of the UBCP/ACTRA management team, while also providing a diverse range of services across the organization with a focus on managing full-cycle talent acquisition and employee services, including HR initiatives and programming, labour relations advice and support, training and development, HR policies, and health and safety in the workplace. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Human Resources

• Provide HR leadership that inspires others through purpose and meaning of work, elevating the employee experience, while advancing the organization’s mission
• Provide the leadership for, and fosters, a safe, positive, engaged, and productive human-centric workplace culture that supports the growth and empowerment of UBCP/ACTRA employees aligned with the organization’s values
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to the senior leadership team on HR-related matters and issues in consideration of organizational goals and strategies and best practices in change management
• Oversee the holistic employee experience and life cycle – attraction, recruitment, onboarding, engagement, development, recognition, retention and offboarding
• Provide guidance and advice to staff regarding UBCP/ACTRA policies and HR programs
• Support management in employee advancement and succession planning, providing direction and advice as needed
• Develop and promote employee engagement initiatives
• Develop and provide HR programming and initiatives that support the organizational commitment to social purpose, equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Develop, support and provide advice to management on effective performance management, including accountability, recognition, and development of staff
• Develop HR policy and ensure organization’s policies, procedures and practices are adhered to
• Employ ethical business practices, including adherence to confidentiality, which ensure one’s own behaviour and that of others are consistent with the UBCP/ACTRA’s standards and values

Labour Relations

• Provide guidance and advice to staff regarding the Unifor collective agreement
• Support management with labour relations advice regarding administration of the Unifor collective agreement and other labour law matters
• Manage the grievance process and work to resolve issues prior to arbitration
• Liaise with legal counsel in consultation with the Executive Administrative Director (EAD) on matters arising from the Unifor collective agreement and other labour relations issues
• Provide support to the EAD and Director of Contracts while acting as a key member in the negotiations for renewing the Unifor collective agreement
• Develop strategies to enhance labour relations with Unifor leadership/representatives and membership

Talent Acquisition and Development

• Develop and administer effective talent acquisition strategies in accordance with internal policies, collective agreement, and adherence to human resources principles and employment equity.
• Oversee and manage all aspects of the talent acquisition process, including shortlisting, interviewing, and conducting background checks of applicants, and making offers of employment
• Develop and conduct (or arrange with external resources) training aimed at the development of employee skills and career growth to meet organizational current and future needs

Health and Safety

• Provide information and guidance on benefits and health-related resources
• Work with benefits provider to ensure accessibility and understanding of program offerings
• Research and evaluate benefit programs/providers as needed
• Provide support and advice on abilities management and attendance management policies, processes and cases
• Manage long term absenteeism and disability cases
• Ensure UBCP/ACTRA’s compliance with WorkSafeBC requirements and other health and safety regulations, including training and development of policies as needed

OTHER

• Perform other related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or labour relations and 5+ years demonstrated experience in a related field (human resources, labour relations) in a unionized environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience designing, implementing, and leading talent acquisition and development strategies with an equity, diversity and inclusion lens
• Professional designation: CPHR

Skills And Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge and applied understanding of human resources management principles with expertise in talent development and training.
• Sound knowledge of, and ability to interpret and apply, applicable collective agreements as well as relevant legislation such as the BC Human Rights Code, the BC Labour Relations Code and the Employment Standards Act
• Knowledge of abilities management processes, attendance management principles and related legal requirements (e.g., Human Rights)
• Knowledge of WorkSafeBC regulations and related health and safety requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, BambooHR, Word, Excel, Outlook and ADP HRIS (preference to Workforce Now experience)
• Demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards
• Strong analytical and “out-of-the-box” thinking for problem-solving and negotiations
• Ability to work under broad direction and use significant independent judgment to interpret policies and processes and determine appropriate methodologies for situations where more than one option is possible
• Ability to build strong effective relationships, interacting and consulting with all levels of the organization
• Ability to persuade and influence others with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to provide support with empathy and humanity; create and sustain a positive team culture; and coach staff in a collaborative manner aligned with the organizational values
• Ability to manage conflict effectively resulting in resolution and relationship building

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to:                Executive Administrative Director

Direct Reports:         None

Engages with:           Executive Administrative Director

                                   Senior Leadership and Management Team

                  Unifor Leadership/Representatives

                  UBCP/ACTRA Employees

                  Legal Counsel

                  External Consultants/Contractors

Start Date: May 1, 2023 or sooner

Salary Range: $90,000 – $100,000

Expiration: The deadline for receipt of applications is no later than 4:30PM on Thursday, April 20, 2023.

UBCP / ACTRA

Creative Director

The MRN Agency is a minority & woman owned boutique experiential marketing services agency specializing in creating compelling, creative, and competitive Go-To-Market campaigns geared towards multicultural audiences. The Agency is seeking a Creative Director (CD) to collaborate with Senior Leadership on the development and execution of experiential / grassroots / field marketing campaign assets for the agencies’ Fortune 100 clients.

The Creative Director will be responsible for leading the agency’s creative team in developing and executing innovative and effective marketing campaigns for clients. The Creative Director will manage a team of designers, writers, and other creative professionals to ensure that all work is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.

This position is an essential part of the agency’s success, and the successful candidate will be able to develop and execute innovative and effective marketing campaigns for clients while managing a team of creative professionals to achieve the best possible results.

Responsibilities:

• Develop creative strategies that align with clients’ marketing goals and objectives
• Manage and lead the creative team, setting goals, managing projects, and ensuring that all work is delivered on time and within budget
• Oversee the creative process, from concept development to execution, ensuring that all work meets the agency’s standards and is of the highest quality
• Collaborate with other departments within the agency, such as account management and strategy, to ensure that all client work is aligned with their goals and objectives
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to ensure that the agency’s marketing efforts are innovative and effective
• Manage relationships with clients, ensuring their satisfaction with the agency’s work and continually developing and strengthening those relationships
• Provide guidance and feedback to the creative team, helping them to develop their skills and grow in their roles
• Manage the agency’s creative budget, allocating resources effectively and efficiently to achieve the best possible results
• Present work to clients, explaining the creative strategy and demonstrating how it aligns with their goals and objectives

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, or a related field
• At least 7 years of experience in a creative role within a marketing agency, with at least 2 years in a leadership position
• Strong leadership and management skills, with experience managing a team of designers, writers, and other creative professionals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with other departments and clients
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a strong understanding of marketing principles and strategies
• Familiarity with design software and other creative tools
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Salary range $110,000 – $125,000

This is a full-time position, includes medical insurance contribution, paid sick & holiday time and unlimited PTO. This is a non-remote, in-office based position. The office is in Universal City, CA – the candidate must commute to work daily. No relocation stipend offered. Due to industry type, COVID-19 Vaccine eligibility documentation will be provided.

MRN is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.  MRN is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

The MRN Agency

Role/Title: Art Director

Location: Maryland

Onsite/remote/hybrid: Hybrid

Clutch Creative is a rapidly growing staffing agency. We support our clients by identifying unreachable talent that helps their businesses grow.

Our candidates work with us because they know we have the best opportunities available to them and will help them navigate their next career move.

We care, we’re honest, and we hustle—that’s what makes us Clutch.

Clutch is looking for an Art Director with agency experience for a client of ours.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the team to bring ideas to life
• Take ownership of projects
• Communicate clearly and effectively with the team
• Understand and apply information found in the creative or studio briefs
• Monitor deadlines and communicate any deadline issues with the team
• Study tools from experts and learn new marketing techniques
• Ensure project parameters are clear
• Recommend optimizations based on performance results
• Collaborate with category experts to ensure work is optimized
• Ensure high quality of work
• Revise work as needed with accuracy

Required skills:

• Receptive to feedback from internal team and customers
• Agency experience or a client service facing role is preferred
• Food, beverage or hospitality industry experience is preferred
• Basic understanding of both traditional and digital marketing channels and tactics
• Be responsive to communications
• Willing to develop cross-functional skills
• Attention to detail: typography, color, design excellence
• Bachelor’s degree

Must be able to work in the Maryland area and have the required skills to be considered for this role.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply today.

#LI-CLUTCH

Clutch

Job Details:

Job Title: Art Director-Sr.

Location: Chicago, Richmond, McLean, New York, Boston, or Plano preferred

Duration: 12 months (with the potential to either extend or convert depending on requirement)

Position Type: Full-time, Contract

Job Description:

Our client, a highly reputable financial firm, is seeking a creative Sr. Art Director with a background in interaction design. This is a full-time contract position offering a large amount of creative responsibility and competitive hourly pay based on experience. In this role, you will be responsible for creating sophisticated designs for marketing programs and print deliverables while collaborating across departments within strict deadlines. Ideal candidates are highly-adaptable and detail-oriented design professionals with a Swiss-army knife skill set and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. * Design portfolio demonstrating web/interactive design experience required for consideration.

WHAT YOU’LL DO?

• Design. No surprise there, right?
• Design creative for a range of print and digital channels, including email, web, direct mail, display, and social media.
• Brainstorm big concepts one day and tackle detail-oriented projects the next.
• Influence, collaborate, and lead with a lot of smart people.
• Drive work with your team of art directors, creative directors, and brand and marketing strategists.
• Drive work with your partners internal marketing and line-of-business.
• Manage projects from start to finish, leading peers, contractors, and external agencies.
• Create marketing that cuts through the noise.
• Use strategy to inform your creative decisions.
• Understand the importance of integrated thinking across channels, products, and audiences, while staying true to the brand.
• Learn from consumer insights and let them influence your work.
• Be willing to push the process and mindsets of others to create great customer experiences and strengthen our brand.
• Get stuff done. On-time. Every time.
• Manage multiple deadlines on numerous projects happening at the same time.
• Deliver error-free work, using best practices with keen attention to detail.
• Listen to and incorporate feedback.
• Determine when to use existing solutions or start from scratch, so you can invest your time where it matters.
• Understand the goals of a project, take direction well, and ask questions when you need clarity.
• Present your work in a compelling way to create support across different audiences.

WHO YOU ARE?

• You want to be an EVIDENCE-BASED MARKETER.
• Your curiosity is endless. There’s always something else to learn.
• You’re flexible and not afraid of change, in fact, you welcome the challenge.
• You share your point of view but seek out what might be missing and listen.
• You have big ideas and know the best ones are driven by proof, persistence, and patience.
• You’re a storyteller. You simplify the complex and compel your audience to act.
• You know how to enjoy yourself. While fun isn’t mandatory, it certainly seems to follow you.
• You care about the work, your team, and the customers you serve.

Basic Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of design experience in a professional setting
• At least 3 years of experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• At least 2 years of experience working with prototyping software, such as: Figma, Sketch or Adobe XD
• Portfolio of your creative work

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or military experience
• At least 1 year working as an Associate Creative Director or leading creative work
• At least 2 years of experience in UX/UI or wireframing
• Experience in one or more of the following marketing areas: B2B, Experiential, Performance, or Direct Response
• Experience in the financial services industry

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.

Mindlance

The Group Creative Director functions as a senior representative of the agency on a given piece of business, group, or discipline. He/she is responsible for developing close relationships with top client management as well as leading copywriting for the client or team. This role bears final responsibility for the agency’s creative recommendations and performance and, together with the agency’s Account staff, is responsible for its advertising product.

The Group Creative Director reports to the Executive Creative Director and leads people and projects while also formulating and executing concepts of his/her own.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The Group Creative Director partners with Account and Strategy teams in developing overall project strategy, articulating insights into actionable concepts.

• Leadership – Act as and be perceived as the concept and copywriting expert by client and agency alike.
• Financial Responsibility – Assists with profitable creative group management, which includes staff utilization, freelance usage and expense oversight.
• Client Relationship – Creates a positive, engaging relationship leading clients through concepts that result in the best work for the client and agency.
• Drives agency culture to think and dream bigger.
• Management that demonstrates a “manage by doing” style, enabling the agency to be its best – best work, most efficient, most engaged.

Specific Creative Responsibility:

The Group Creative Director is responsible for concepting and creative on assigned accounts.

• Develop concepts that reflect strategy; are appropriate for the brand/product personality and are unique to the category and client.
• Establish standards and lead effort to continuously improve agencies creative quality
• Review, edit and refine creative from concept to production to ensure a top quality end product
• Is an expert in all types of advertising and communication including digital, social media, and emerging technology
• Work seamlessly with team members to ensure conceptual/tonal integrity for the final product
• Lead creative presentations to clients and/or internal creative reviews and coaches team members to grow in their presentation and persuasion skills
• Remain current with and communicate industry trends and techniques

Internal Agency Responsibilities:

The Group Creative Director has specific internal agency responsibilities that set an example for the entire account group.

• Training

-Provide structured and unstructured training opportunities for members of the creative group to learn the next level up and what they need to achieve to be successful.

-Direct and guide fellow creatives in brainstorming and development, providing clear/objective critiques during the process.

• Utilization of Agency Resources – Effectively manage the agency’s resources and relationships with other departments in the agency.
• Administration – Adhere to and support agency/departmental policies and systems and assist the ECD in providing leadership within the creative department.

Agency Corporate Responsibilities:

The Group Creative Director has a responsibility to the corporation as a whole.

• Agency Representative in the Community – Member of clubs and organizations and propagation of the business and advertising communities.
• Agency Growth – Help pursue new business opportunities with prospective clients and identify growth opportunities with current clients.
• Agency Commitment – Demonstrate loyalty to the agency and undertake non-account-related agency tasks/functions for the good of the agency.
• Agency Culture – Reflection of agency core values: curious, creative and courageous in all work done

Curious-We never stop learning or exploring

Creative-We light up the room with engaging imagination

Courageous-We are fearless and are up for any challenge

Required/Desired Qualifications based on Director-level experience:

• 15+ years in the industry
• Copywriter
• Broad category and creative expertise
• 5+ years of experience managing teams

Yamamoto

We are seeking an Art Teacher to join our team in Bellevue and Issaquah, WA. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching art to students of all ages and levels, and a willingness to work collaboratively with our team. This is a part-time position, and recent graduates or university students are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach art techniques and processes to students of all ages and skill levels
• Work collaboratively with our team to ensure a cohesive and effective teaching experience
• Provide constructive feedback and guidance to students to help them improve their artistic skills
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and attendance
• Communicate with parents and guardians regarding student progress and upcoming events
• Office or other administration works when needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Art Education or related field
• Experience teaching art to students of all ages and skill levels is preferred
• Passion for the arts and inspiring creativity in others

Seattle Art Studio/Top Winner International

Role: Art Director / Designer

Job Type: Freelance

Rate: $40 – $45/hr (DOE)

Start Date: Interviewing now

Location: Remote

Our creative agency client needs an Art Director / Designer with strong events experience to help their team on a freelance basis. This is a fully remote short-term contract position (1-3 months) working around 20 hours a week(or less) and candidates can be based anywhere in the US.

In this exciting opportunity the Art Director / Designer will work closely with the agency’s creative team to concept and design event branding and all event collateral, including presentations, digital and printed signage, event swag, and more.

Required skills / qualifications for the ideal Art Director / Designer:

– In-depth events experience, with the ability to think through the full event experience to make sure the client has all the collateral they need to make the event successful

– Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint

• – A portfolio that demonstrates large scale event experience, ideally in the B2B tech space

The Cake

OVERVIEW

The Creative Director – COPY is responsible for developing work that has meaningful and measurable impact, achieves marketing/strategic goals, and satisfies client brand requirements. They help lead the copy, design, tone and direction of work from concept to execution. The Associate Creative Director must seek out new innovations and technologies to cultivate new concepts and promote exciting new ideas. They ensure the timely execution of plans, campaigns and projects to assure earnings, growth and profit goals are achieved.

This role is responsible for understanding the latent challenges and needs behind client work with the ability to suggest ideas that are innovative and expand beyond what is outlined in briefs or requests.

ROLE

• Generate consistently superior visual and messaging content to support account with cooperation from Design, Strategy, Development, Film, Motion and Copy

• Show leadership in executing fresh, innovative concepts that enhance strategies and achieve client objectives

• Work with Creative Directors, client team members and client teams to create appropriate, workable ways to express and enhance the client’s communication needs and achieve key strategic initiatives

• Guide teams through creative concepting, execution and delivery in accordance with departmental processes

• Meet all timelines and deliver executions for Creative Directors, account staff and client review per project schedules

• Know all pertinent industry, channel, client, and product information, such as audience insights, product benefits, offers, KPIs, brand standards and production specifications

• Develop, present and help sell creative concepts to clients

• Communicate creative rationale to clients, defend the work and articulate reasons behind each choice

• Collaborate with Account team members to identify questions and pertinent project information needed to execute assignments

• Work with Creative Directors and Project Managers to assign work

• Manage creative staff and freelance to ensure their work meets the agency standards, including the ability to clearly articulate feedback and provide constructive oversite that elevates the creative product

• Mentor and inspire teams to perform at the maximum of their abilities and foster reputation as problem solvers

• Assure that creative work meets client objectives, follows strategies aligned to the brief and meets deadlines on budget

MOD

Temp Art Director

Overview of Position:

The Art Director for Global Creative Lab works under the Associate Creative Director to

develop creative for all GCL projects, including (but not limited to) seasonal product

marketing campaigns, global brand projects, new store openings, global brand

ambassador creative, collaborations, and other special projects. Art Director must be

able to own, lead, and present projects to internal and external clients and partners.

Creative for these campaigns is developed primarily for In-store signs, and various

forms of digital media (social, e-commerce, adverts, etc.).

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates excellent presentation skills, with a particular competency in

storytelling and articulating creative ideas to non-creatives. Must have an

understanding how a story best unfolds, in print and on screen.

• Must be an excellent collaborator with strong interpersonal, communication, and

team skills—working daily with designers, writers, strategists, and brand teams.

• Contributes to creative campaign development through sophisticated

storytelling, design explorations, and image/cultural references.

• Occasional support with on-set art direction of photo and video shoots.

• Follows productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving

operational problems; identifying work process improvements.

• Demonstrates competency with client pitch, presentation, and approval process,

with an open and constructive attitude to feedback and requests.

• Continually improves quality of work by studying, evaluating, and re-designing

processes to implement positive changes.

• An openness and willingness to learn the UNIQLO brand and business over

time.

Qualifications:

• BA in Graphic Design or related field.

• 6-8 years of print and digital design experience; preferably at a creative agency

• Strong sense of type and design.

• A broad portfolio which demonstrates expertise across a range of platforms.

• An appreciation in fashion trends and aesthetics.

• Interest or passion in fashion, design, photography, and related areas.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Experience using: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and multi-media programs as

needed.

• Strong presentation and communication skills (both written and verbal) are a

must.

• Organizational skills and attention to details are essential.

• Proven experience with art direction, branding design, and advertising layout.

• Ability to occasionally travel for photo shoots and meetings, etc.

Salary: $90 – $110 per hour

To apply for this position: Apply directly through LinkedIn.

*The offered salary or salary range is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise, and location of the position. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, UNIQLO USA LLC does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

UNIQLO

WHO YOU ARE
• Your leadership inspires, clarifies, unleashes entrepreneurs, creates customer value, builds strong relationships and is collaborative
• You are a true People advocate with a strong passion for co-worker relations, recruitment, talent development and forecasting.
• You are a strategist with the ability to be tactical and operational when necessary.
• You are experienced in managing, coaching and developing influential teams.
• You are an energetic, innovative and entrepreneurial self-starter who is comfortable running a business
• You lead with heart and can provide direction and stability for our Co-workers
• You know what it’s like to work in a matrix organization that requires you to work with multiple internal and external stakeholders from various functions and units. You know how to engage with them, collaborate with them and
move the business forward as a result.
• You can be depended upon to act with a high level of professional and moral integrity, especially when dealing with sensitive and confidential issues.
• You have a minimum of 3 years of Human Resources experience
• You have a minimum of 2 years in a direct leadership role

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
• People are at the heart of our business. We create a better everyday life together by living our shared values and safeguarding our unique culture. The Unit People & Culture Manager is instrumental in making this happen by
leading the local implementation of our People Strategies.
• You will be a Business Partner for your Unit Manager and your other leadership colleagues, collaborating with them on all people-related issues.
• Help lead the entire business as an active and influential member of the unit’s strategic leadership team (your unit’s Steering Group).
• Lead and develop your local P&C team and encouraging them to build strong relationships throughout your unit.
• Focus on providing an excellent co-worker experience in your unit, including championing internal career growth and our many and varied development opportunities.
• Champion training, mentoring, coaching, forecasting and succession planning.
• Ensure that our national People strategy, is implemented and lives in your unit.
• Support and help drive the recruitment process in your unit by partnering with your Unit Hiring Managers and our Centralized Recruitment team.
• Implement our Co-worker Relations Plan by managing all local interactions with our co-workers, ensuring we uphold our labour relations principles and abide by local policies, procedures, regulations and laws.
• Demonstrate yourself, and encourage and train in others, a high level of problem solving, mediation and counseling skills.
• Meet financial goals by monitoring, analyzing and acting upon key P&C performance indicators.
• Regularly communicate and partner with your Market P&C Manager on escalated issues as well as regional initiatives and programs
• Lead Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and work-life balance initiatives in your unit.
• Support Health & Safety compliance, improvements and programs.

TOGETHER AS A TEAM
IKEA is all about people, and our team make sure to bring the best people on board to keep our strong spirit of togetherness. We believe that different experiences and backgrounds collectively make us wiser and stronger, and we ensure that our co-workers bloom into their best selves as they contribute to our business.

JUST SO YOU KNOW
In the IKEA world, this position is referred to as: Unit People & Culture Manager

Please note: This position requires the submission of a satisfactory criminal record check. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.
IKEA