Milwaukee Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Our client in the hospitality space is looking to hire a dynamic Art Director to join a growing team within an award-winning in-house creative collective.

*NOTE*: Hybrid 1-3 days/week in Kohler, Wisconsin. OK for candidates to be located in Chicago.

This passionate and motivated individual will be responsible for concepts, designs, and art direction for our client’s hospitality portfolio, which consists of an exciting and expanding group of businesses, including but not limited to: lodging, golf, wellness, culinary, local and events.

This is an opportunity to help build brands, and lead customers to uncover a new world of luxury. You will collaborate with copywriters, designers, artists, the photo studio, and business partners to help fulfill cross-channel initiatives. Your elevated aesthetic and bold thinking will ensure the continued evolution of hospitality brands across all major media and markets.

Responsibilities:

While a collaborative and flexible approach is key, the following cover the main responsibilities.

• Develop and present campaign concepts that go above and beyond strategic briefs.
• Execute a wide variety of elevated collateral (digital media, video, print, paid and organic social content, and more).
• Partner with the social media manager to ideate, champion, and produce sophisticated editorial content.
• Utilize a content creator mindset to develop fresh material that engages and delights customers.
• Provide clear direction for photo/video shoots, on and off set.
• Help to define brand guides and templates.
• Have a “less is more” mentality when approaching creative.
• Work with retouchers and editors–both internally and externally–to provide feedback and take assets to the finish line.
• Audit aging assets and manage new ones.
• Stay up to date on best practices; understand the nuances of paid & organic platforms.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines with grace.
• Present clearly, take feedback gracefully, move forward.
• Occasional travel required to research and immerse in the properties.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in advertising or an idea-led in-house agency
• 3+ years of experience on photo/video sets
• A portfolio that demonstrates innovative thinking, an elegant aesthetic, cross-channel campaign work, and cultural awareness
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred
• A passion for the luxury and hospitality spaces, both personally and professionally
• Experience with motion; at a minimum, can export GIFs and add subtle movement to typography in post
• Willing to wear multiple hats and toe the line of art director/designer
• Solution-oriented, nimble problem solver, compassionate collaborator
• Understand the importance of details
• Clear and confident presenter, active listener
• Experienced in both print and digital mediums
• Experienced in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Experience with the Microsoft suite, especially PowerPoint and OneDrive, is a plus
• Experience in a video editing platform is a plus.
• Hospitality and luxury brand experience is a plus

24 Seven Talent

Successful candidate must reside in the United States; preference is local to Milwaukee, WI but open to remote

Position Summary: Stella & Chewy’s, one of the world’s fastest growing premium pet food companies, is seeking a Creative Director to lead the brand’s creative and design team. This person will be instrumental in driving the company’s creative agenda and developing best-in-class content and design to set a new standard for the pet category. The CD will have in depth experience creating engaging digital content, with a clear understanding of how to best bring the brand experience to life in a broad set of digital channels. Further, the CD will lead a team of content creators and designers, driving creative strategy, concepting, production, and implementation for packaging design and retail marketing. This person is highly capable of translating marketing requests into clear, concise briefs, as well as authoring compelling creative strategy that will ultimately result best-in-class brand experiences. They are both a big thinker and tactical executer who is entrepreneurial by nature and enjoys working in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.

Essential Functions include the following.

• a team of designers, elevating the team’s capability and streamlining processes to efficiently move projects through the system.
• marketing requests into clear, focused creative briefs; add dimension to briefs with thoughtful creative strategy.
• development and execution of digital content, notably for social media, display, OLV, email, and website; apply best practices on how content should come to life for each of these channels.
• &/or assist content productions, inclusive but not limited to static, animated, or live action, as the concept demands.
• as the internal creative and design subject matter expert, establishing best practices and creative thought leadership.
• internal packaging design projects, amplifying direction from the external design agency and apply it to the full product range.
• that each project has the specific financial and personnel resources it requires to be successful.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• a 4-year degree in Art Direction, Graphic Design, Fine Arts or a related field.
• years in digital creative content development, ideally from a digital agency; Graphic Design experience is a plus.
• knowledge in Adobe Creative Cloud; with focus on Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
• of previous work that demonstrates proficiency in digital content development and implementation.
• about design principles, type, color theory and current graphic design trends.
• in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
• experience a plus; Video editing a plus
• of taking direction and critique in a professional manner
• functional collaboration, active listening skills, receptiveness to team feedback and follow-through on established business priorities
• to detail
• organizational skills
• to learn quickly and adapt to a fast-paced environment
• persistence in creative problem-solving and continuing to strive to make creative better
• strong written and verbal communication skills
• be comfortable with dogs and cats

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by law.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the person occupying this position. You may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by Management.

Stella & Chewy’s

LHH is recruiting immediately for a full-time, Creative Director for one of our integrated marketing agency clients in the Green Bay, WI area.

Location: Hybrid – Minimum one day in office/flexible model in Green Bay area.

Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates who are interested in relocation!

Compensation: $115K-$135K + incentive opportunities, benefits, and perksBenefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K, PTO and other employee perks.

Role Requirements:Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Design, Communication, Fine Arts, or similar.6+ years of experience as a Creative Director or Associate Creative Director within an integrated marketing or advertising agency environment.Portfolio displaying a variety of creative campaigns across multiple clients and channels.Demonstrated team leadership and management experience.In-depth understanding of current industry trends, technologies, and best practices.Ability to work in a highly collaborative and fast-paced team environment.Ability to bring creative energy, best practices, and excitement to an organization.Demonstrated experience participating in organic and new business pitches to clients.

If you are an experienced agency, creative leader who is passionate about creative ideation, strategy, “developing that big idea”, team leadership, collaborating on a high level, leading teams, developing creatives, has an eye for design, brings strong creative energy and solutions, and someone who enjoys working with clients, growing business, and streamlining and evolving creative processes and teams, this role may be for you!

Apply today!
LHH

Successful candidate must reside in the United States; preference is local to Milwaukee, WI but open to remote

Position Summary: Stella & Chewy’s, one of the world’s fastest growing premium pet food companies, is seeking a Creative Director to lead the brand’s creative and design team. This person will be instrumental in driving the company’s creative agenda and developing best-in-class content and design to set a new standard for the pet category. The CD will have in depth experience creating engaging digital content, with a clear understanding of how to best bring the brand experience to life in a broad set of digital channels. Further, the CD will lead a team of content creators and designers, driving creative strategy, concepting, production, and implementation for packaging design and retail marketing. This person is highly capable of translating marketing requests into clear, concise briefs, as well as authoring compelling creative strategy that will ultimately result best-in-class brand experiences. They are both a big thinker and tactical executer who is entrepreneurial by nature and enjoys working in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.

Essential Functions include the following.

• a team of designers, elevating the team’s capability and streamlining processes to efficiently move projects through the system.
• marketing requests into clear, focused creative briefs; add dimension to briefs with thoughtful creative strategy.
• development and execution of digital content, notably for social media, display, OLV, email, and website; apply best practices on how content should come to life for each of these channels.
• &/or assist content productions, inclusive but not limited to static, animated, or live action, as the concept demands.
• as the internal creative and design subject matter expert, establishing best practices and creative thought leadership.
• internal packaging design projects, amplifying direction from the external design agency and apply it to the full product range.
• that each project has the specific financial and personnel resources it requires to be successful.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• a 4-year degree in Art Direction, Graphic Design, Fine Arts or a related field.
• years in digital creative content development, ideally from a digital agency; Graphic Design experience is a plus.
• knowledge in Adobe Creative Cloud; with focus on Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
• of previous work that demonstrates proficiency in digital content development and implementation.
• about design principles, type, color theory and current graphic design trends.
• in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
• experience a plus; Video editing a plus
• of taking direction and critique in a professional manner
• functional collaboration, active listening skills, receptiveness to team feedback and follow-through on established business priorities
• to detail
• organizational skills
• to learn quickly and adapt to a fast-paced environment
• persistence in creative problem-solving and continuing to strive to make creative better
• strong written and verbal communication skills
• be comfortable with dogs and cats

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by law.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the person occupying this position. You may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by Management.

Stella & Chewy’s

THERE WILL BE SALES.

Do you have a quick minute? Needless to say, we’re gonna be honest because we know you have a lot on your plate. This is just a quick touch-point so we can sync up and get our ducks in a row. We’ve been chewing on this for a while, but it’s time we spoke our piece:

Do you get tingles thinking about lighting, LED video and production? Are you good at convincing people to do stupid things with their hard-earned money? Do you, yourself, like making money? Is uttering the phrase “I drink your milkshake” one of your life goals? Well, good. Then send us your resume. j-o-b@blizzardpro.com.

Because we’re looking for people to sell our products.

Anyways, When push comes to shove, the customer comes first, amirite? No, but the customer always is, or something. Ugh, this is such a “spinach in the teeth moment” for us. We’re out of lockstep with our five-year-soup-to-nuts-go-to-market-plan-of-attack-to-hit-the-ground-running-game-changer-it-is-what-it-is-water-under-the-bridge-we-ran-the-numbers-and-got-a-view-from-30,000-feet-but-it-looks-like-we-dropped-the-ball-by-putting-the-cart-before-the-horse-because-our-two-cents-told-us-we-need-to-find-the-missing-piece-of-the-puzzle.

Just send your resume. j-o-b@blizzardpro.com

Put up or shut up. Put your best foot forward. We need more feet on the street. Literally. This is where the rubber meets the road. If you ever won a set of steak knives, hit the bricks, pal. 

It’s time to light a fire, put our team-player noses to the grindstone, sharpen our pencils, crunch the numbers and get the ball rolling with our game faces on, so bring your A-game.

Full-time, salary+commission, medical, dental, 401(k), access to company jet (if we ever get one), we’re the greatest, no really, that part is true, just send us your resume. j-o-b@blizzardpro.com.

Do it now. Daylight’s burning. No time like the present. Step up to the plate. #blackswanevent.

Stop reading. Send your resume. j-o-b@blizzardpro.com

Blizzard Lighting, LLC

Job Title: Marketing and Public Relations Manager

Job Summary: The Marketing and Public Relations Manager at CelticMKE is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive marketing, public relations strategies. This role focuses on enhancing CelticMKE’s mission, industry positioning, and brand reputation. The manager will oversee various marketing initiatives to effectively promote CelticMKE and its entities, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and enhancing engagement with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Marketing

• Formulate and implement strategies for marketing, social media, content, and public relations to align with organizational goals.
• Provide oversight and creative direction for marketing agency’s full scope of work including but not limited to initiatives and campaigns, video production, media relations, and print production, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and messaging.
• Manage the RFP process for hiring agencies, including evaluating proposals and selecting suitable partners.
• Generate dynamic social media content and stories that cultivate an engaged online community
• Oversee web and social data analysis, reporting, and optimization to drive continuous improvement. Generate KPIs to meet and achieve business goals.
• Manage web content and collaborate with website providers to ensure alignment with industry standards and user experience best practices.
• Coordinate the input of festival schedules into website and app platforms, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with app development partners to ensure the festival app meets design and functionality requirements, including content input and management.
• Manage multiple projects, deadlines, and marketing assets effectively.
• Work with the Volunteer and Community Engagement staff to develop and manage partnerships, collaborations, and activations, including event promotions and ticket management.
• Manage the marketing and public relations budget and ensure efficient allocation of resources, including agency fees and advertising expenses.
• Create and curate digital and printed collateral and content for the organization’s website, social media channels, and email newsletters.
• Create graphics for digital advertising, promotions, events, and newsletters maintaining visual consistency with the organization’s brand.

Branding

• Serve as the chief brand representative, ensuring consistent communication of the organization’s image and position to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain brand consistency across all materials and platforms, including collateral, digital assets, presentations, sponsorship proposals, and partnerships.

Public Relations

• Write and distribute news releases, articles, and talking points for media and advertising partners for year-round events.
• Complete media interviews, including, but not limited to television, radio, and written publications.
• Expand and maintain relationships with regional and international media outlets. Regularly update the media database.

Other

• Work with the Festival Director and Programming Manager to prepare for event ticket on-sales, following through with ticket sales reports related to marketing efforts.  
• Stay abreast of market trends and conduct regular market research to identify opportunities for organizational growth and brand enhancement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field.
• Proven experience in marketing, public relations, and brand management, preferably in the non-profit, entertainment of cultural events industry.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling messages and content.
•  Proficiency in graphic design software, social media management tools, and web analytics platforms.
• Knowledge of industry-standard software and platforms for marketing and web management.
•  Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a passion for promoting cultural events and initiatives.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Irish culture and music is preferred, but not required.

CelticMKE

BigFoot Creative Studios & Media Group LLC is a production company that specializes in social media content and podcasting. We are committed to working with our clients to create engaging and impactful media experiences.

MUST BE LOCAL TO MILWAUKEE

Role Description

This is a contract on-site role as an Actor. The Actor will be responsible for performing in front of the camera in various productions, including social media content. This could be a one time deal or ongoing contract. Day-to-day tasks may include rehearsing, collaborating with the production team, and performing in front of a live audience when applicable.

Qualifications

• Acting and Drama skills
• Ability to learn lines quickly and improvise.
• Casting knowledge and experience
• Film Production experience is a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and adhere to a production schedule

Big Foot Creative Studios & Media Group LLC

6-9 MONTH CONTRACT ROLE, ONSITE ON KOHLER WI, ART EXHIBITION COORDINATOR

C2 client, a global leader in the manufacturer of kitchen and bath products, is searching for an Arts Industry Exhibition Coordinator. As part of the client’s Arts/Industry 50th anniversary celebrations this year, they are opening a pop-up shop at the Shops on Woodlake that will serve as a multi-use space to exhibit art from their Arts/Industry collection and host corporate events/meetings. The Art Exhibition Coordinator will function as an event coordinator, point of contact and host offering a great experience to visitors with art tours, client’s history/storytelling, and event/meeting organization/promotion.

Start date: As soon as they find the right person

Duration: 6-9 month contract, 30 hours/week, including hours on nights and weekends (operating hours to be determined)

Location: On-site, Kohler, WI

Compensation: $20-$27/hr.

Benefits: All full-time C2 talent (30+ hours/week) are eligible for the following benefits after 90 days: medical, dental, and optional vision insurance, and 401(k) match and accrued PTO

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Arts Industry Exhibition Coordinator will be responsible for the daily operations of the client’s Arts/Industry 50th Collective pop-up space at the Shops at Woodlake. In this role, the candidate will need to open and close the space, welcome and greet all visitors, provide tours of the exhibited art, and coordinate event logistics within the space for internal and external groups all while providing a gracious and memorable experience.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide all guests with a gracious, warm, and friendly experience
• Keep record of daily and weekly foot traffic and capturing visitor contact information for follow-up and relationship-building
• Provide informative, inspiring, and memorable tours of the exhibited art, the history of the client and the Arts, and the company owner’s family
• Coordinate event logistics with key stakeholders to ensure guests have an exceptional experience
• Manage schedule of meetings and events that will utilize the space to ensure that the space is well-utilized
• Keep the entire space to high visual standard, managing all cleaning services and maintenance

RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS:

• Reports to the Arts/Industry Operations Lead and has frequent contact with:
• Director – Commercial Development & Retail
• Director – Marketing
• Director – Business Development and Sustainable Living
• Chief Sustainable Living Officer
• Global sales and marketing teams teams for internal/external meetings/events
• Client’s Curator and Registrar
• Arts Center Staff

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Education and/or experience in art, art history, gallery retail, gallery docent, or equivalent
• Strong customer service skills and ability to provide a memorable customer experience
• Warm, welcoming demeanor with attention to detail and passion for the arts
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work flexible hours and weekends
• Art/Art History/Design students encouraged to apply

Not your type of gig, but know someone who would be interested? Refer a qualified candidate, and if they get the job, you get a signing bonus! (Make sure they mention your name as their referral source so you get your well-deserved credit!)

All candidates must be located and authorized to work in the United States. C2 does not sponsor work visas.

C2 Graphics Productivity Solutions

We are looking for a dynamic, innovative, and well-versed Group Creative Director to join us in Madison, WI. You’re an integrated thinker who understands the big picture while also overseeing the many details which make a campaign hum. You’re a master idea generator and enhancer with concepting and production experience across all traditional, digital, and new media. You’re passionate about building brands, and look to find solutions beyond the obvious ones. You like to roll up your sleeves and get stuff done, guide others to follow suit, and set the tone for our creative culture. As a natural leader and mentor you are a trusted collaborator among colleagues, clients, and partners.

Ready to go? Please send your portfolio to us @ https://planetpropaganda.com/careers

Planet is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience in related industry position (prior CD or GCD)
• Proven track record of creating great work and inspiring teams to do the same
• Proven team leadership in building and mentoring a cross-category creative team
• Superior verbal and written communication skills used to engage, persuade, inspire, and motivate clients, team members, and peers
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; systematic and detail-oriented
• Ability to articulate ideas well; be resourceful and persistent in their execution
• Knowledge of interactive design principles. Able to lead a team of designers and developers to bring a strong concept to life on a wide variety of screen-based media including the web, mobile apps, and whatever comes next
• A commitment to high-quality work and building positive relationships with all – kindness is not optional
• Experience consulting with large clients
• Experience in new business pitches
• Expertise in Adobe Creative suite
• Some travel to be expected

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan
• Flex Spending Account
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Self-Managed PTO
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Day Off on Birthday
• American Players Theatre Season Tickets
• Mallard’s Baseball Tickets
• Hybrid Work Schedule

Planet Propaganda

Planet Propaganda is seeking an ambitious art director with a knack for the unexpected. Must have an eye for design, a passion for storytelling, and be digitally and socially tuned in. If you’re a self-starter who wants to help grow great brands like Duluth Trading Company, Jersey Mike’s, and Alaskan Hardgear, we’d like to hear from you. If you like working in small teams to do big things, we’d also like to hear from you. If you’re a brave thinker who wants to make a dent in culture and create work that makes an impact, we definitely want to hear from you.

Open to candidates in the Madison area and remote candidates alike.

Please send your digital portfolio and resume here: https://planetpropaganda.com/careers

Requirements

• 5+ years agency experience
• Solid understanding of the digital world
• Good listening and distillation skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to articulate ideas well, be resourceful and persistent in execution
• A commitment to high quality work and building positive relationships with all
• Knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Paid Sick/Vacation Days
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Summer Fridays
• Day Off On Birthday
• American Players Theatre Season Tickets
• High Noon Saloon Passes
• Foosball, Ping-Pong, & Connect-4

Planet is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Planet Propaganda