Music Video Casting Calls and Auditions

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Our client in the global product design and technology space is searching for a Senior Art Director to join their team. In this role, you will lead the motion graphic art direction for our long-form broadcast projects and select short forms. Your primary role is to translate existing collateral around our product launches into imaginative and captivating, full broadcast package style guides. This includes lower-thirds, full-screen motion graphic typography treatments, supers, transitions, product offer cards, etc. Your secondary role is to direct and collaborate with a small team of internal and external 2D motion designers and 3D animators. You must be able to lead a team to fulfill your vision and deliver a tightly polished final product under tight deadlines.

This role is a contract-to-hire opportunity for those who reside in OR, WA, CA, TX, and NC at this time.

As the Senior Art Director, you will:

• Creative Leadership: Spearhead the strategic art direction for our video projects, collaborating closely with internal clients and teams.
• Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of talented artists, including motion graphic artists, 3D animators, and video editors, to ensure the highest quality output and adherence to project timelines.
• Concept Development: Develop multiple concepts and create presentations showcasing your work, delivering them to brand, creative, and executive teams. This includes the capacity to promptly receive and respond to feedback with a positive attitude.
• Motion Graphics Expertise: Utilize industry-standard software and tools to create and direct compelling motion graphics, visual effects, and animations.
• Trend Awareness: Keep a close eye on industry trends and emerging technologies, ensuring that our motion graphics executions and techniques remain cutting-edge and effectively complement the launch of new products within our brands.
• Project Management: Work with producers and project managers to ensure the team produces content that meets our standards within our timeline. Pivot and communicate plans, strategies, and concerns as needed. This may require replacing key team members and negotiating scope changes.

Who we’re searching for / About you:

• 6-10 years working in an agency or creative department
• Prefer degree or accreditation in graphic design and/or motion design
• Experience working with major brands
• Must be enthusiastic about leading the charge, rallying your team around a vision, and having a clear point of view. This skill will ultimately lead you to elevate to an ACD within the agency quickly.
• A deep passion for storytelling through motion graphics and graphic design.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities across everything from hands-on creative execution that you present to the client, to directing a team of creatives through the job and across the finish line.
• Proven experience in a similar role with a strong portfolio showcasing design systems, typography, and ideally, broadcast motion graphic packages.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects. 3D expertise is a bonus.
• Strong communication, project management, and client management skills.
• Storyboarding and animatic skills/ experience preferred.

We know that experience is gathered in many ways. If you have a demonstrated ability to fulfill the job duties but got there in a different way, please apply.

Pay range:

• $70-$83/ hour, depending on experience

Why 52 Limited:

52 Limited is a digital staffing agency with an industry-leading focus on the creative + technology space. We exclusively place tech and creative talent in direct-hire, contract-to-hire, and contract roles

When you’re a talent, you’re family at 52 Limited. We provide paid time off when you are sick and offer comprehensive health insurance and voluntary benefits. We check in with you on the regular. In short, we want to make sure you are happy and able to do your best work.

52 Limited’s reputation in the recruiting industry is unparalleled in the Pacific Northwest. While we’re headquartered right here in Portland, our tenured team routinely places world-class talent from all over the West Coast and Texas. We work with some of the most forward-thinking and recognizable clients in Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles, Austin, and beyond. To learn more about our team, visit http://52ltd.com/our/story

We are committed to fostering a people-first candidate experience that benefits our talent, clients, and community. 52 Limited encourages a diversity of applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply. Let us know if you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process.

52 Limited

Motion Graphics Art Director

Location: Remote

Pay: $88 per hour DOE

Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, 401K

Duration: 6 mo

Planet Interactive is seeking a Motion Graphics Art Director to work with our prominent technology client on a 6-month contract.

Motion Graphics Art Director Key Qualifications:

• Minimum 8+ years of motion graphics and design experience
• Experience directing motion graphics projects involving multiples animators.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of designing/animating 2D and 3D motion graphics with Adobe After Effects and the Creative Cloud Suite
• Outstanding creativity in concept development, storyboarding, and problem solving
• Experience in a creatively-driven advertising agency or internal creative team.
• Experience working with Localization of video projects
• Experience balancing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting aggressive timelines with a proven track record of delivering high-quality results
• Familiar with Cinema 4D, Maya & 3D pipelines
• Familiar with compositing tools such as Nuke and Flame is a plus
• Familiar with high-end post-production workflows

Motion Graphics Art Director Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with content creators, business partners, editors, and graphic designers to bring stories and concepts to life.
• Conceptualize, create storyboards, design and animation, using different styles and approaches for deliverables as needed.
• Develop well-conceived creative work that implements the business strategy
• Innovate and drive best-practices for an efficient post-production graphics pipeline/workflow

Education & Experience:

• BA/BS degree or equivalent

Additional Requirements:

• Must submit a demo reel/ portfolio website that clearly demonstrates design and animation work.

Planet Interactive

Elevation Talent Group is an industry leading recruiting firm that specializes in Human Resources and Marketing talent. We are continuously building relationships with Creative Marketing professionals who are passionate about their career progression.

We are currently preparing a pipeline of talented Art Directors for upcoming agency opportunities – this is a wonderful chance to join our nationwide talent community!

The types of Art Directors our clients seek will manage agency client campaigns across packaging, strategy, design, and communications.

They will be responsible for the visual style and images for use in print, product packaging, video, and digital productions.

The Art Directors our clients seek typically have:

• Bachelor’s degree higher in Fine Art, Graphic Design, or other Creative fields
• 7+ years’ professional experience with Graphic Design, Typography, Layouts, and Prototyping
• 3+ years’ management experience and leading a team of creatives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong creative vision
• Solid knowledge of photography and video production

Please respond if you’d like to build a relationship with a recruiter with expertise in placing Art Director professionals. We look forward to speaking with you soon—our team of Talent Consultants are career experts, ready to learn about your career highlights and be a partner to help you navigate What’s Next. We’d love to connect!

Elevation Talent Group

Casting Call: Hip Hop Music Video

We are excited to announce an open casting call for a vibrant and dynamic hip hop music video. If you are passionate about music, performance, and want to be a part of a creative project, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Roles Available:

1. Model

Gender: Female

Age Range: 21-30 years

Ethnicity: Any

Responsibilities: As a model in the music video, you will be required to engage in various scenes, potentially including dancing, posing, and interacting with other cast members.

Requirements: Confidence in front of the camera and ability to follow direction. Previous modeling or acting experience is a plus.

Rate: $150 for the session

Casting Call: Hip Hop Music Video

We are excited to announce an open casting call for a vibrant and dynamic hip hop music video. If you are passionate about music, performance, and want to be a part of a creative project, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Roles Available:

1. Butler/Driver

Gender: African American Male

Age Range: 50 years and older

Responsibilities: Your role involves portraying a dignified and professional butler/driver. You will be required to perform tasks such as opening car doors, attending to the needs of the main cast, and potentially some driving scenes.

Requirements: Must own and be able to wear a black suit for the role. Experience in acting or similar roles is advantageous.

Rate: $150 for the session

Casting Call: Hip Hop Music Video

We are excited to announce an open casting call for a vibrant and dynamic hip hop music video. If you are passionate about music, performance, and want to be a part of a creative project, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Roles Available:

1. Chauffeur

Gender: Male or Female

Age Range: 25-40 years

Responsibilities: You will be playing the role of a chauffeur in a high-energy music video setting. This includes driving (or pretending to drive) a luxury vehicle, interacting with other cast members, and following the director’s guidance for specific scenes.

Requirements: No specific physical requirements. Previous acting experience preferred but not mandatory.

Rate: $150 for the session

Casting Call: Male Models for Reality Show Segment

Job Description: We are seeking five dynamic male models for a reality show segment featuring a popular YouTuber. This project requires individuals who can not only model but also possess some acting skills to engage with the content in a lively and authentic manner.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a 4-hour video shoot for a reality show segment.
• Follow the director’s instructions for various scenes, which may include light acting or performance.
• Work collaboratively with the production team and other cast members.
• Maintain a professional demeanor on set at all times.

Requirements:

• Gender: Male
• Experience in modeling is required; acting experience is a strong plus.
• Must be available for the call time of 11 AM on Friday, January 26th.
• Must be able to commute to the location in Atlanta (specific details to be provided upon selection).
• Comfortable with being filmed and following directions on camera.
• Ability to take direction well and adapt to changing requirements of the shoot.
• A positive attitude and the ability to work well under pressure.

Compensation Details:

• This is a paid opportunity. The specific rate will be disclosed to selected candidates.
• Payment will be made upon completion of the shoot.
• All models will be required to sign a release form prior to the start of the shoot.

Casting Call: Diverse Friendship Group for an Upcoming Project

Job Details: We are seeking a real group of friends to be featured in an upcoming creative project. The selected group will be a key part of a dynamic and vibrant scene showcasing friendship and diversity.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a photo and/or video shoot as part of a group.
• Engage with other group members naturally, as you would in your normal social setting.
• Follow the director’s guidance for specific scenes or actions.
• Attend costume fittings or meetings as required prior to the shoot.

Requirements:

• Must be a real group of friends, not individuals brought together for the casting.
• All group members must be aged 20-25.
• Open to any gender and ethnicity to reflect diversity.
• Must be UK based and legally able to work in the UK.
• Availability to attend all shoot dates (to be provided upon selection).
• Comfortable with being filmed and photographed.
• No professional acting experience required, but must be able to take direction well.

Compensation Details:

• Fixed rate for the group will be provided (specific rates to be discussed upon application).
• Travel expenses will be covered if the shoot is outside your local area.
• Food and accommodations will be provided on shoot days if required.
• Any wardrobe required for the shoot will be provided.

Casting Call: Child Actors for Commercial

Job Description: We are excited to announce a casting call for a commercial by a well-known brand. We are seeking young talent to bring energy and enthusiasm to our upcoming advertisement.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a commercial shoot, following the director’s guidance.
• Engage with music and dance components of the commercial, performing routines as required.
• Work cooperatively with the production team and other cast members.
• Attend costume fittings, rehearsals, and promotional events if needed.

Requirements:

• Identical twins aged 2-4 years old.
• Confident children aged 5-10 years old, twins are a bonus but not required.
• A strong passion for music and dancing is essential.
• Dance training or professional experience in dance is highly desirable.
• Applicants must be based in or around London.
• Children must have the legal right to work in the UK and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Compensation:

• This is a paid role. Specific compensation details will be provided upon selection.
• Additional benefits may include travel expenses and meals on shooting days.

Casting Call: Female Soccer Player (Social Media Influencer) for Non-Union Commercial

About the Role: We are seeking a vibrant, energetic, and skilled female soccer player who is also a social media influencer to participate in a dynamic commercial shoot that aims to capture the essence of Miami’s rich culture. This role is integral to portraying the athletic spirit and community influence of Miami’s soccer scene.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in video and photo shoots for a commercial campaign.
• Display soccer skills and techniques in a compelling manner.
• Engage with the production team and follow direction to embody the specified role.
• Represent the “Snipes” apparel brand authentically and promote its association with the Miami culture.
• Collaborate with other influencers and talent during the shoot.

Requirements:

• Female aged 18-30, any ethnicity.
• Must be a well-known soccer player in the Miami soccer community.
• Recognized for exceptional soccer skills and influence within the soccer community or school.
• Active and engaging social media presence.
• Must work as a local in Miami; production will not cover travel, per diem, accommodations, etc.
• Availability for the entire shooting schedule as required.

Compensation:

• Rate: $600/12 hours of work.
• Usage: Rights to use your image and footage for 6 months.
• Type: Non-Union Commercial.