Maine Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call: Actor for “Dry Land”

Job Details: Portland Theater Festival is excited to announce an open casting call for the play “Dry Land” by Ruby Rae Spiegel, directed by Taylor Reynolds. This poignant and intense drama is part of our three-show summer season. We are seeking talented performers who are ready to bring this compelling story to life.

Roles Available:

• Ester: Female, 18 years old. The star of her high school swim team, known for her literal thinking and eagerness to please. She dresses simply, with attire that might be found at stores like Target. Strong acting skills required, with the ability to convey deep emotional range and physical stamina.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in all scheduled rehearsals and perform during all show runs as scheduled.
• Work collaboratively with the director, cast, and crew to develop a truthful and impactful portrayal of the character.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and dedication throughout the production process.
• Attend costume fittings, promotional events, and other activities as required by the production team.

Requirements:

• Both AEA (Actors’ Equity Association) and non-union actors are encouraged to submit.
• Must be available for all rehearsals and performance dates.
• Strong preference for local hires, although limited housing options are available for out-of-town actors.
• Previous acting experience in theater preferred; please submit your resume and a headshot with your application.

Compensation:

• Salary: $1,500 stipend for non-union performers or per “Special Appearance” AEA rate for union members.

Marketing – Photo Production 3

Location: Boston, Massachusetts 02114 (Hybrid)

Duration: 12 Months Contract (with strong possibility of extension)

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

To thrive on our team and be successful in this role:

● You are a detail-oriented producer with experience in project management

● You consistently complete projects on-time, on-budget, and on-brand

● You have excellent communication skills and emphasize being succinct and kind

● You are empathetic and find ways to connect with stakeholders to build and maintain trust

● You are a resourceful self-starter with a team-first, collaborative attitude

● You are knowledgeable in creative production, including stills, motion, and video

● You have on-set experience managing or working on commercial productions

● You can speak the languages of pre-production, production, and post fluently

● You maintain objectivity to ensure everything is product-focused and customer-centric

● You think logically and realistically when troubleshooting a problem, striving for clarity

● You show strong judgment by knowing when to move and when to pause for consultation

● You are radically candid in acknowledging your mistakes and sharing feedback

● You love to learn new skills, master new technology, and push for process optimization

● You always maintain a positive attitude and give stakeholders the benefit of the doubt

● You have experience with digital tools like Asana, Airtable, Slack, Zoom and MS Office

● You have familiarity with creative tools like Figma, Miro, Frame.io, Keynote, and Adobe Suite

● You have a connection to streetwear culture and a passion for keeping up with trends

● You love Converse: you wear Converse, follow Converse, and exemplify brand values

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

As a Content Producer for Global Digital Content & Design you will work within a highly matrixed,

cross-functional team composed primarily of Art Directors, Experience Strategists, Operations,

Copywriters, and Designers. You will collaborate closely with internal teams across the Digital

Organization, including Brand Marketing, UX, Merchandise, Legal, Finance, and Geography Teams

from North America, Western Europe, and Partner Markets. You will partner with external vendors

across all production disciplines as needed. Together, you will identify creative needs and produce

assets that support digital business goals and the Converse Brand.

This role reports to the Lead Producer, Global Digital Content & Design.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

Specifically, this role is focused on our wholesale (“sell-in”) and custom (“Converse by You”)

businesses. These businesses require a high amount of cross-functional collaboration and the

willingness to build deep relationships with partners in Experience Strategy, Product Management,

Art Direction, Design and Operations.

Wholesale: You will be responsible for bringing all our wholesale photography content and catalogs

to life. This means getting access to products that are a year or more away from their public debut.

These images are highly confidential and captured at our in-house studio. You will manage a world

class production team to create these assets in very close collaboration with Experience Strategists,

Product Managers, Designers, and Copywriters. This seasonal production is fast-paced and

high-volume which requires consistent and detailed communications to successfully project manage.

Custom: See all of that incredible imagery on converse.com/c/custom? You will be responsible for

producing most of the photos, GIFs, and 3D assets that educate and excite Converse audiences to

build and design their own custom footwear. You will work closely with external agency partners and

internal teammates across Experience Strategy, Product Management, and Design to develop and

distribute these assets across email, SMS, social, and .com channels.

Your Responsibilities will include:

Production

● Act as the on-set leader for all assigned productions, ensuring that you uphold our

Production Principles and safety standards to ensure an optimal work environment

● Lead on-set production for all shoots, planning run-of-show and tracking time to ensure shot

list is fully executed while avoiding overtime.

● Collaborate with external Line Production partners to source and confirm all talent and crew.

● Manage talent and crew call-times that promote efficiency and maximize budget.

● Own production budgets and ensure all budget trackers are up-to-date and accurate

● Partner with Operations to develop and update detailed production schedules

● Source, negotiate, hire, and coordinate payment for all production partners

● Partner with Converse and Nike Legal to execute contracts, work orders, and NDAs

● Source and book studio and on-location spaces for live-action productions

● Manage all footwear, apparel, and accessory samples to Nike Security standards

● Partner with Art Directors from brief to final delivery to ensure on-brand creative

Project Management

● Serve as the central point of contact for cross-functional partners during all phases of

production: planning, pre-production, production, and post through final delivery

● Own all weekly Wholesale and Custom meetings by planning each meeting’s agenda,

ensuring the correct stakeholders are present, taking notes on all feedback, and

communicating results to relevant stakeholders

● Own and update Asana project management boards for assigned productions every season

● Own digital asset management, maintaining quality control and consistent file naming

● Own hind sighting process and meetings for every production and attend each hindsight

● Maintain the latest information and process documentation within our knowledge base

● Partner with Operations on process improvement, developing solutions, and training team

• members on best practices and new ways of working

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com

US Tech Solutions

Our client, headquartered in Westborough, MA is a national leader in providing sustainable restroom solutions and has seen tremendous growth over the past couple of years. Their focus is on delivering a seamless, eco-friendly, and reliable rental experience that others can trust! As they build and create their growing infrastructure, they are searching for a Collections Manager. This is a fast-paced environment in a small office. This role will oversee the collection efforts and delinquency controls of the company, ensuring money owed is billed and received correctly and promptly.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Research, develop, and facilitate collection procedures according to company polices.
• Ensure proper preparation and delivery of letters, notices, and other communications regarding delinquent accounts.
• Conduct, or assist third parties in conducting skip-tracing according to established practices.
• Negotiate with customers to amend repayment terms, as appropriate.
• Recommend legal action for specific accounts and follow through as necessary.
• Communicate the status of delinquent accounts to the Executive and Finance Team.
• Contacts creditors and consults attorneys as needed for settlements on bankrupt accounts.
• Review of accounts and recommends charge-off as appropriate; supervises approved accounts’ charge-off procedure and report to credit reporting agencies.
• Ensure the security and privacy of customer information and files.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software, and customer relations software.
• Excellent leadership and persuasive skills.
• Ability to work with a team and independently.
• Basic understanding of statistics and data analysis.
• Basic understanding of applicable state and federal collection laws including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Education and Experience:

• At least five years of experience in collection and credit work
• At least one year in a supervisory or managerial position
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Stone Alliance Group

5 MONTH CONTRACT WITH TOP SPORTS RETAIL BRAND- CAN BE BASED ONSITE IN BOSTON OR ONSITE IN NYC! LOOKING FOR A SENIOR CREATIVE PRODUCER FOR INTEGRATED BRAND CREATIVE- MUST UNDERSTAND THE PRODUCTION CYCLE, HAVE A BACKGROUND IN MOTION CONTENT, AND HAVE EXPERIENCE IN PHOTO/ART BUYING INDUSTRY!

Sr. Creative Producer duties include leading/scoping all aspects of production. Including identifying production and creative partners, providing guidance on timing and budget criteria, shepherding projects through the ideation, pre-production, production, and post-production process. This includes managing everything from consistent integration of our creative brand POV, to driving contractual oversight and legal feedback, to ensuring assets are delivered to spec. Act as a 360 producer, from brand video & photography, to documentary content, to animation, to social assets, to events/activations. Drive collaboration with project management. Educate teams about the production process that would aid in driving efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• all aspects of production – including identifying production partners, timing, budget, and sourcing of deliverables across a variety of projects and platforms/placements.
• creative photographers/illustrator/casting agencies/production agencies/stylists/models + talent/videographers/copywriters
• all elements of production (location scouting/casting/model & wardrobe selection, insurance coverage, adhering to shot list and schedule as relates to budget, obtaining creative overage estimates as need be, following compliance guidelines, booking travel, ensure file and spec sizes, provide any necessary meta-data, review, and approve all final billing from vendor for payment.
• for art buying, managing internal and external content creation (photo, video, artwork, illustrators, copy, etc.)
• relationships and collaborate with emerging and existing artists, agencies, and other partners
• direct, plan, and execute photo and video productions. Work to create schedule, review concepts with Brand Creative and key stakeholders and ensure concept works within budgets and schedule.

• as production lead on all projects that are assigned from inception to completion.

• project plans and associated communications alongside key functional partners (creative, digital, editorial, influencer marketing, brand marketing, product, and ops)

Drive collaboration with project management – including workbacks, budget tracking and communications as well as educating teams about the production process to drive efficiency and grounded process

Collaborate with cross functional global and regional teams including IBC (integrated brand creative), Brand Management, Brand Planning + Operations, Digital Marketing and Retail Brand.

Passionate knowledge of what’s happening in the creative and cultural world that our brand communicates

Partner with legal team to clear all rights and obtain accurate release forms/agreements. Ensure compliance and good business sense with regulations and codes of practice

• prepare and control production budget while partnering with project managers and budget holders

• negotiations and process improvements. Knowledge of industry trends to offer insights on opportunities for new growth, creative opportunities, and community network connections.

Collaborate and partner with creative leads to drive new creative approaches that align brand aesthetics across all platforms.

Drive creative excellence, creative opportunities and community network connections.

Provide clear communication of project statuses.

Proactive approach to responsibilities and creative problem-solving.

Ensure all content gets uploaded to appropriate locations in Box and/or Brand Portal as directed.

Partner with agencies and internal teams to execute brand activations to the highest standard to ensure cohesive consumer experience.

Key Capabilities:

• understanding of the creative and production process
• in motion/motion content
• to lead talent, creative and crew towards one single vision
• with a robust deep and evolving list of creative partners
• with a creative vision and maintain a high standard for creative excellence
• works well under ambiguity
• towards action + problem solving
• negotiation skills
• communication written and verbal skills
• to work under pressure
• be team oriented, organized and able to multi-task
• years of experience in photo/art buying industry

Adecco

At F.W. Webb, we’ve spent over 150 years building the biggest privately owned and family-run business of its type in the Northeast. Thanks to our loyal customers, today we’re proud to be the largest wholesale distributor of plumbing, heating, HVAC/R, pipe, valves and fittings and more in the Northeast. With a 1M sq. ft distribution center, an extensive inventory, expert advice, personalized customer service and a dedicated fleet of trucks that travel across our nine-state footprint, F.W. Webb supports the needs of all customers, from single-van contractors to the operators of large facilities. Whether it be a residential, commercial, industrial or institutional planned project, emergency job or ongoing maintenance and repairs, F.W. Webb has what you need, when and where you need it. With over 100 locations in nine states, visit fwwebb.com to find the one nearest you. At F.W. Webb, every customer counts – and has since 1866.

What you’ll be doing: 

We’re looking for an Associate Field Marketing Manager to join our entrepreneurial team of strategic, creative, self-starters as we build a best-in-class Marketing division. As a critical team member, you will be responsible for developing and executing field marketing strategy, content, and deliverables in support of our seller activity with both new and existing customers.

Responsibilities: 

·       Work closely with sales teams to align field marketing initiatives with sales

goals.

·       Compile and analyze data related to lead generation

·       Develop and deploy core marketing collateral to support sellers

·       Own marketing strategy and execution for all sales events/tradeshows

·       Provide regular reports to assess the impact of field marketing efforts on

overall business objectives.

·       Collaborate with the marketing team to develop regional content and

messaging.

·       Communicate field marketing objectives, strategies, and results to internal

and external stakeholders.

·       Coordinate with various teams, including sales, marketing, and product

management, to ensure alignment on goals.

Qualifications:

·       Bachelor’s Degree required; Marketing, Communications, Seller Support,

or Business preferred

·       5 to 7 years of marketing experience

·       Experience creating, executing and managing multiple project plans

·       Proven ability to effectively navigate through ambiguous situations

·       Able to manage and motivate people through influence and build strong

relationships with a wide range of people

F.W. Webb Company

About InsideTracker

Founded in 2009 by leading scientists in aging, genetics, and biometric data from MIT, Tufts, and Harvard, InsideTracker is an ultra-personalized platform that analyzes data from your blood, DNA, lifestyle, and fitness tracker to help you live healthier longer. InsideTracker transforms your body’s data into knowledge, meaningful insights, and customized action plans, in addition to providing nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle recommendations.

We are a seasoned and high-performance team in a period of rapid growth. Relentlessly dedicated to what we do and why we do it, InsideTracker is fueled by our mission to transform the way every human eats, sleeps, and moves to live healthier longer.

The Role – Creative Director

We are seeking a highly talented and inspiring Creative Director to join our team with deep experience in bringing brands to life. You will drive the global creative vision for our brand, fuel our creative engine, and help us meet key brand and business goals. You will be the creative lead for our in-house marketing team, partnering cross-functionally with sales, product, customer retention and technology teams while collaborating with key external agency partners. You will oversee every creative expression of our brand across all channels and touchpoints of the customer journey. You will guide the way towards flawlessly executed, beautiful, compelling creative that not only performs, but also surprises and delights.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive creative vision on all aspects of the brand and articulate that vision through a complete array of creative tools.
• Translate complex scientific product concepts into impeccably produced creative executions (visual and written assets) that are reflective of our brand and our voice: bold, sleek, tech, and modern.
• Serve as a senior editor and writer for all copy and content for marketing and brand activities.
• Concept and direct integrated marketing campaigns and multimedia work that tell compelling brand stories, address unmet customer needs, and satisfy business objectives. This includes (but not limited to): brand experience, performance marketing/advertising, promotions, new customer acquisition, nurturing campaigns, email/SMS marketing, videos, content marketing assets, and social media engagements.
• Direct and manage outside ad agencies, PR firms, and production partners for creative campaign development and execution as needed.
• Help lead the evolution and refinement of brand strategy, positioning, key messaging, and brand identity.
• Drive ongoing website efforts, partnering with UX, Product, and Technology/Development teams to evolve and optimize overall site, Shopify store, and blog to improve branding, messaging, lead generation, and conversion.
• Implement best practices for processes and creative operations to ensure that creative deliverables are prioritized and delivered on time and on budget.

Requirements

• A bold storyteller with 10+ years of experience in creative direction, including 5+ years in a creative leadership role.
• Strong depth and a proven track record with premium DTC brands, ideally in the health and wellness space.
• Must thrive in a fast paced environment and be able to deliver on deadlines
• Experience overseeing creative for eCommerce (including UX/UI design, Shopify, mobile responsive design) and digital performance marketing channels.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a keen ability to present and discuss creative work.
• Previous client-side roles working in a start-up or fast-paced environment, where innovation and rapid iteration is essential and initiatives/priorities are dynamic.
• Highly collaborative and ability to partner with and support the needs of a range of internal stakeholders.
• High competency to interpret performance metrics, analytics, and consumer insights data to inform and guide creative decisions.
• Understanding and appreciation for rigorous A/B testing and iterative performance optimization.

For consideration, an online portfolio of your work Is required. Please include:

• Translating business needs into Insight-driven, conceptually rich work.
• Performance driven marketing.
• Projects for non-traditional channels (e.g. experiential, viral, brand storytelling).
• Examples of how your creative ideas led to product innovation.

Successful creative executions that generated a quantifiable change in customer behavior.

Position Details:

• Location: Cambridge, MA. Hybrid work environment (local candidates preferred)
• Hours: Full time, exempt (salaried)
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

InsideTracker

Onward Search is staffing an Art Director for a consumer products company based in Greater Boston. This is an exciting freelance opportunity where you’ll lead a variety of print, packaging, and digital projects for growing beauty product lines.

You’ll join the Creative team to spearhead multiple product launch campaigns. This is a hybrid role with the office located in Needham, MA.

As an Art Director you’ll:

• Strategize design concepts for product introductions across packaging and print collateral, as well as digital assets and e-commerce graphics.
• Ideate and present ideas to Creative Director and Product Managers
• Guide junior designers through campaign executions and quick turnaround projects

Skills & Experience needed:

• 5-7 years of experience in Art Direction and Graphic Design, preferably within a CPG, Healthcare/Wellness brand or agency
• Experience designing across print and digital mediums
• Proficiency in Workfront is highly preferred

Onward Search

The Holiday Inn Boston-Dedham Hotel & Conference Center, is ready for an People & Culture (Human Resources) leader ready to support and engaging enviorment. You will be involved in all things “HR”. We look forward to an engaging person ready to support our team members.

Job Overview

The responsibilities and duties of the People & Culture (Human Resources-Manager) :

• Support, post and guide in all aspects of property recruiting efforts.
• Give guidance for all team members on onboarding, team member questions and concerns.
• Creating an engaging work environment for all team members.
• Come up with ways to show thanks and gratitidue for all the hard work done by all on a regular basis.
• Create Quarterly volunteer/charity opportunities on property.
• Conduct investigations for any team member relation concerns brought forth that would need to be reviewed or looked into.
• Manage activities such as employee recognition and service award ceremonies, social functions and general hotel meetings to maintain a positive employee relations climate.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal laws as well as regulations and court rulings, which pertain to Human Resources by reviewing current management, practices, implementing new procedures and communicating verbally and in writing any new requirements.
• Control the administration of wages and benefits to ensure the accurate and equitable application of same adhering to corporate directives.
• Process payroll in accordance with applicable pay cycles

Specific Job Knowledge And Skills

• Ability to deal effectively with all employees and employee representatives, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to diffuse anger and collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to read, listen and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in order to prepare official memoranda and correspondence as well as provide clear and meaningful instructions, guidance and counseling to all employees.
• Thorough knowledge of Human Resources practices and procedures as well as considerable knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to Human Resources matters.
• Basic mathematical skills in order to perform moderately complex calculations for salary and benefit administration and to forecast departmental expenses using a calculator and/or moderately complex computer system.
• Ability to stand, walk and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions for an eight-plus hour shift.
• Visual ability to observe employees in the workplace, analyze operations and detect situations of concern with regard to areas such as employee performance, grooming, training, policy adherence and morale.

Qualifications

Education:

• 2 Years minimum of direct HR role experience
• 1 year of HR management experience preferred
• Prefer hospitality industry experience but, not a requirement

Other: Additional languages a plus but, not required

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive full-time benefits package consisting of medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, pet discount program, identity theft protection, pre-paid legal support, flexible spending accounts, matched 401K, life, critical accidental or illness, short- & long-term disability, paid time off, wellness programs, wonderful hotel discounts and much more!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Holiday Inn

Our client, a renewable energy marketplace, is looking for a Senior Art Director with hands-on design skills to join their team for the next 4-6 months, 40 hours per week. This opportunity would require you to be onsite in their downtown office T/W/Thrs!

As a Senior Art Director you will:

– Support the completion of their brand refresh, working with the agency vendor to expand on their work, developing Visual ID guidelines

– Design and update a library of over 1,000 assets within the new brand guidelines for social, web, print, video and digital ads as well as internal decks and documents

– Project manage deliverables, self-managing assigned projects as well as bringing on and managing freelance support

– Illustrate iconography and data visualizations where needed within assets

– Serve as the leader of this project

The ideal candidate will have:

– Minimum of 6 years of experience

– Proficiency in InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop

– Experience Art Directing and living through a brand’s visual Identity refresh

– Experience project managing assignments, managing freelancers and working with external agencies

– Experience with branding projects

This is a position that calls for seniority and comfortability in leading projects, initiatives, and freelancers. If you are interested in this Senior Art Director / Senior Designer opportunity, apply now!

Creative Circle

Planet Interactive’s Cybersecurity Technology Client is hiring for a Direct-Hire Sr. Art Director (Video) 8+ years’ experience overseeing design strategy and execution for an in-house marketing team located in Boston starting in May 2024!

Location: Hybrid (2-3x week in Boston office)

Salary: $90,000 – $100,000 Annually with a 10% bonus opportunity

The Sr. Art Director (Video) will lead all aspects of marketing visual content creation, including graphic design, web design, audio content, and video production/editing. The ideal candidate will be a creative powerhouse with exceptional creative vision, exceptional design skills, and a keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities:

• Lead marketing designer, responsible for conceptualizing and creating industry-leading innovative design solutions that effectively communicate key messages and engage target persona audiences.
• Embracing industry design trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in graphic design, web design, and video production/editing and incorporating them into our creative processes.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and content teams to understand project requirements, goals, and timelines and ensure that deliverables meet or exceed expectations.
• Create visually stunning video and audio content from concept to completion, including storyboarding, filming, editing, and post-production.
• Optimize video for use on social media platforms (YouTube)
• Review and approve designs, layouts, and videos to ensure they meet project objectives, brand guidelines, and technical specifications.
• Evaluate design performance, productivity, and efficiency and implement strategies for continuous improvement and optimization
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and resources and managing other team members, as needed, to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality results within time constraints.
• Manage external vendors, agencies, freelancers, and other partners as needed to supplement internal resources and capabilities.
• Ensure all designs are optimized for various platforms and devices, maintaining consistency and quality across different channels.

Qualifications:

• Understanding of web design principles, UI/UX best practices, and front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Hands-on experience with image editing software (Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator), experience with Vimeo & SiteFinity CMS preferred
• Proficient in design software (InDesign and Figma)
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Web Design, Multimedia Arts, or related field.

Planet Interactive