New York Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Who We Need

We’re here because we want someone awesome to join our crew: An Associate Producer who will support the production team in preparing for various types of events throughout the country. Projects may include consumer activations, product launches, press conferences, concerts, gala dinners, cocktail parties, corporate conferences, food and wine festivals, corporate events and hospitality as well as theatrical, performance and sporting based events of all kinds. Eagerness to learn new things, attention to detail and a willingness to get your hands dirty is a must.

Who We Are

We are a creative agency called HangarFour within a big PR firm called DKC. But who we actually are is a scrappy, close-knit crew of multi-talented creatives who play a variety of roles. With us, the ability to step in and step up to make ideas happen is what makes us stand out to our clients and the industry. It is essential that you have that vision too.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Source potential vendors; including caterers, audio-visual production companies, staffing agencies, etc. and prepare evaluations based on quality, price and professionalism
• Manage and organize the production of the HangarFour Events quarterly department newsletter
• Organize and maintain all storage inventories and electronic files
• Research and update team on new venues, vendors and products in key markets
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas regarding event concepts
• Assist in creation, design and writing of copy for event proposal decks
• Source poignant reference images and construct eye-catching mood boards
• Create, organize and maintain client contact sheets and other documents
• Coordinate onsite event logistics including venue and client relations, quality control, talent and brand ambassador wrangling, personnel and vendor supervision, transportation, scenic installations, florals, décor, catering, lighting sound
• Assist onsite builds, event load-in and load-out
• Administrative coordination including scheduling, booking hotels & flights, organization of departmental assets and other tech support
• Maintain brand integrity for both the client and the firm

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of event production/production management
• Proven ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects
• Excellent project management skills
• Knowledge of design, lighting, sound, video, photography and social media
• Willingness to share current industry connections and cultivate new relationships
• Proficiency with Mac as well as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite
• Willing to travel
• Keen awareness of event industry activity
• Passionate with an entrepreneurial drive
• An eclectic sense of style and creativity
• Ability to work long hours, weekends and holidays

Attitude Basics:

• A player we can count on: Always organized so you can move fast with us and willing to put in the extra time and effort with the team on projects when needed
• Someone who makes others’ lives easier: When something goes wrong, you can figure out a way to solve it with the team and get the job done
• “Sit down, be humble” outlook: Fervid desire to learn and ability to receive feedback while maintaining a great attitude so we can ALL improve.

HangarFour Creative

We are seeking an Art Director at Sollis Health to be the senior point on all digital and print design work, and a key collaborator cross-functionally within the Marketing team. The Art Director is responsible for creating and executing Sollis’ digital assets across social, website, email and other digital channels, as well as designing any necessary print collateral or gift packaging design. This person will have experience adhering to and evolving brand identity standards, and will create new iterations of our visual language to use across marketing channels.. This position reports to the SVP of Marketing.

Responsibilities:

• Design and guide asset creation across all channels including but not limited to, email, social media, print, gifting, and website.
• Be a key production partner to both our creative projects manager and our copywriter, and a key collaborator with other leads in the Marketing and Sales teams to ensure alignment on creative needs and goals.
• Be the visual lead for a brand refresh in Q2 that will start to evolve the visual brand language and create new creative templates and parameters across channels.
• Develop and maintain new visual identity and branding guidelines, ensuring consistency across all marketing materials, advertisements, and other media.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Team to develop visual concepts and ideas for projects that align with Sollis’ objectives, including guidance on production shoots for stills and video assets
• Review and approve design deliverables to ensure they meet high standards of quality, creativity, and consistency.
• Support a new creative production process at Sollis to ensure we are prioritizing creative and producing all assets in a timely manner
• Performs related duties

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of in house or agency creative design and production experience working with D2C brands, preferably in the CPG, Wellness, or Beauty spaces. In-house experience preferred.
• Digitally-oriented with experience guiding social asset creation, website page design and development of email templates, among other initiatives.
• Able to work with insights team to incorporate key data feedback to continuously improve creative performance
• Ability to work collaboratively with in-house colleagues and external vendors alike.
• High standards of design and finished product delivery
• Exceptional attention to detail and organization
• Strong competency with the Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, and with preference towards and experience with a design tool to implement for review (i.e. Figma, Sketch)
• Experience and/or willingness to work within a PM tool (currently using Asana) to ensure cross-functional alignment and project timeliness
• Ability to manage competing priorities while adhering to deadlines

Comp & Benefits:

Our people are our greatest asset so we designed a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that matches. Some of our offerings include:

• Competitive salary aligned with your experience
• Excellent benefits, including healthcare, dental, vision
• 401K with matching 3%
• Unlimited PTO + 12 paid holidays
• Free Sollis Health membership for you and your immediately family members
• Employee stock options
• Yearly bonus
• Annual continuing education allocations

Range: $110,00-$130,000 per year

This is the range of pay for New York candidates only. Sollis is a multi-state employer and this rate/range may not reflect the pay for positions that are performed solely in localities outside of New York. Furthermore, actual pay is dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, location, education, etc.

Sollis Health

???? Location: In the NYC Office

⬆ Reporting Into: Account Directors & Chief Creative Officer

????Compensation: $96,000-$110,000. This is a 1099 Independent Contractor position.

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About VMGROUPE

VMGROUPE is a 360˚ agency unlike any other. We are your group, and an extension to your internal team. Recognized as a strategic thought-leading partner, we specialize in beauty, fashion, jewelry, fragrance, fine food, wine, spirits, and real estate. We create desire, delivering exceptional branding, memorable content, compelling storytelling, high conversion, and transformative growth.  Hyper international and headquartered in New York, we lead with diversity, ensuring creativity that resonates globally, and is fresh and on the pulse. We build brands. We build experiences. We build resort villages. We’re juggernauts and polymaths, not bound to a list of predefined capabilities. As our clients claim, there is nothing we do not do. We do it all, beyond well, with the highest level of expertise and attention. We elevate brands and push luxury forward, because we are DOPE AF, and do Dope AF $$$hit. We are ultra-refined, and forever uber young with a GenZ sense of humor.

You are:

A hands on art director with deep executable skills in all Creative Cloud software. You work quickly, intelligently, strategically, and have an extremely good eye and extremely great taste.

The Role

Your mission is to elevate all, by developing creative solutions that are strategy-driven and visually-rich. You will be responsible for comprehending a brief and delivering 3 strong conceptual directions to meet the brief’s goals, with clear strategy and the visual solution to meet the objectives. You will create adcepts, mockups, mood boards, storyboards, direct on set, and supervise post-production with retouching and editing notes. You will lead the creative development from start to finish. As a full service agency, you will AD, brand developments, packaging design, content creation for still life, on model, CGI, 3D Motion Graphics, Metaverses, websites, social assets, and events & experiences.

Key Responsibilities

1)        Art Direct:

a)         Spearhead and manage the art direction for both small and large projects, harnessing brand design, copy, art, and digital technology

b)        Lead and review the work of the creative teams for all web, print, and digital marketing needs

c)         Lead in the creative concepting and execution of strategy-driven and visually-rich solutions.

d)        Produce simplified, intelligent, bold, fresh, innovative work that translates complex ideas into compelling print materials and digital experiences for sophisticated audiences

e)         Oversee the presentation of final concepts, and obtain approvals for deliverables

f)           Present concepts on calls with verve and up-beat energy.

2)        Strategic Lead:

a)         Participate and be a though-leading contributor in brainstorming sessions with creative team, maintaining strategic thinking to develop innovative and actionable initiatives in a fiscally responsible manner

3)        Art Department Management:

a)         Supervise a cross-functional team of graphic designers, copywriters, social-media experts, photographers/videographers, and project managers in the strategic development of messaging and creative  deliverables

b)        Prioritize work and resources across engagements, based on short- and long-term needs, and develop schedules by collaborating with designers, copywriters, and production artists

c)         Review and approve art developed by the team, ensuring that deliverables address marketing goals and challenges effectively.

d)        Ensuring any copy related work goes through the right copy review and has been approved by Copywriter, Creative Director, Account Director, and Chief Creative Officer.

4)    Growth:

a)    Assist with Visuals & Presentation Approach of Pitch Presentations

i)      Proper review of all materials and deadlines

ii)    Establishing the design system for pitch deliverables.

iii)   Appointing right creatives to support and enhance your vision.

iv)   Develop strategy

v)    Create pitch presentation

vi)   Present pitch

vii)  Deliver pitch presentation

b)    Assist with production and coordination of shoots

c)     Have weekly meetings with the Agency Executives to align on all projects + Future pitches.

Practical stuff we anticipate you having

• Eight(8) years of relevant experience, with Five(5) or more years as an Art Director in an agency or leading/high-profile brand.
• Experience in creating marketing/advertising campaigns — from developing the vision and messaging platform to overseeing production and ensure they are on-time and within budget
• Experience in creating integrated content across all marketing channels: digital, social media, paid media, mobile, offline, and print
• Proven ability to develop successful concepts
• Proficiency in leading a team of diverse, talented creatives
• Strong creative vision, with an eye on business objectives

·      Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite

·      Expert knowledge of AI resources, tools, trends to optimize and advance creative development

·      Expert knowledge of Gsuite, and Microsoft Office, keynotes

·      Expert knowledge of the full services provided at the agency

·      Expert knowledge of asset management tools and project management tools, Dropbox, Monday.com, and #slack. (smartsheets is optional)

What we’re looking for from the heart

• Self-starter persona
• Problem solver
• Hyper proactive
• Team-player mentality
• Passion, enthusiasm, energy, humor, and the ability to convey this through communication and presentation skills.
• Intellectually curious; you want to understand everything about our clients’ business.
• Intrinsically-motivated – you want to win because that’s how you are built.
• A history of thriving in fast-paced, results-oriented positions that directly contributed to client happiness.
• Previous exposure to collaborating with diverse teams is a plus

Key Things to Know

• This is a full-time Independent Contractor Position.

·      Onboarding takes 30 days. You are expected to show promise and your difference by month 2.

• This is a NYC role. Must work from our office with remote work flexibility as you wish, yet being in the office is and on set and shoots is 90% of the role.

Benefits

Generous work life balance with 22 days PTO, 11 National Holiday closures,

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VMGROUPE

Position: Art Director

Reports to: Creative Director

This role is onsite in Syracuse, NY

Raymour & Flanigan is the Northeast’s largest and most trusted furniture and mattress retailer with 140+ locations and an evolving e-commerce platform. The privately-held company has grown by over 30% in the past five years and is committed to continued growth. The company is currently investing heavily in its existing footprint of stores, recently created Outlet channel and rapidly growing digital presence.

We are seeking a highly creative and experienced Art Director with a specialized focus on photography direction within the interior design space. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of visual storytelling, a keen eye for aesthetics, and the ability to guide and inspire a team of photographers and other creative professionals. This role will shape the visual identity of our projects, ensuring they align with our brand and resonate with our target audience. The Art Director is passionate about interior design and possesses the skills to capture its essence within both studio and 3D photography.

In collaboration with the Marketing team and key company stakeholders, the Art Director will:

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute creative concepts for visual imagery, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and marketing objectives. This role requires an understanding of home trends, emerging technologies, and artistic innovations to ensure fresh and relevant creative output for our customer. The Art Director has a clear understanding of color theory, materials, and textures to create harmonious, well-coordinated designs.
• Demonstrate and apply a solid understanding of architectural and interior design principles, ensuring that designs are not only visually appealing but also inspirational, attainable, and functional.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create imagery direction that effectively translates campaign strategies into compelling visual narratives. Lead the development of imagery in studio, on-location, and through CGI.
• Inspire and lead a creative team with a positive and collaborative approach, fostering an environment where ideas can flourish, and individuals can excel. Mentor and guide team members in their professional development.
• Oversee the daily operations of the photography studio along with the Associate Art Director. Identify and initiate methods to improve the photography operations process and ideas to champion change.
• Collaborate with photographers, stylists, and other team members to plan and execute successful photo, video, and digital imagery projects.
• In partnership with the Creative Director, set the vision for seasonal direction with elements that reflect the mood, colors, themes, textiles, lighting, propping that seamlessly go through digital and studio photography.
• Facilitate planning meetings, develop planning materials, and ensure planning milestones are met. Work to ensure strong communication and collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Support the ongoing development of our brand identity.
• Work alongside copy / design team to ensure both visual and written content align with brand guidelines and maintain consistency across various platforms and mediums.
• Partner closely with creative, operations and project management to ensure channels are successfully executed from strategy through to execution.
• Ensure that plans are delivered on time and on budget. Maintain and track monthly budget as needed and collaborate on yearly planning.
• Be a driver of innovation and experimentation around new technologies, channels, messaging, and tactics that can be applied to meet marketing objectives. Stay abreast of trends in furniture design, AI, CGI technology, and visual storytelling to continually elevate the brand’s visual identity.

Requirements/Background

• Bachelor’s Degree in Photography, Visual Arts, or a related field
• 7+ years of relevant job experience in an art direction role, with a focus on photography, and preferably in retail or other fast-paced environment
• Interior Design experience or knowledge preferred
• For consideration, an online portfolio is required
• This role is onsite in Syracuse, NY
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience in building and managing creative teams
• Extreme attention to detail and outstanding organization skills
• Curious about the customer and how we can improve their home buying experience
• Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships with internal/external partners and key stakeholders
• Solid verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to influence and persuade others with diplomacy and tact; work with numerous partners of differing levels, flexing interaction style as required
• Strong project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines, in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Resourceful, proactive, and highly motivated
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills; ability to work independently

Raymour & Flanigan proudly supports a drug and smoke free work environment.

Raymour & Flanigan is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any associate or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, marital or familial status, genetic information or other basis protected by law.

Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattresses

Casting Call: Non-Union Actors for “Law and Order Season 23”

Job Description: We are currently seeking non-union background actors to portray Caucasian MMA gym goers for an upcoming episode of “Law and Order Season 23.” The scene involves a gym with connections to a white supremacy group. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a long-standing and critically acclaimed television series.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray an MMA gym goer in both interior and exterior shots.
• Participate in scenes that require a basic level of MMA/martial arts training.
• Follow directions from the director and crew to ensure scenes are captured accurately.
• Be prepared for a full day of shooting, including potential wait times and scene preparations.

Requirements:

• Caucasian actors with a non-union status.
• Basic MMA/martial arts training or experience. (Note: No intense or special abilities are required for the role.)
• Must be registered with Central Casting.
• Visible tattoos are acceptable, provided they can be cleared by the artist.
• Available for the entire shooting day on Monday, February 26th, in the West Village area of Manhattan.
• Comfortable with portraying a character in a setting that has ties to a white supremacy group. (Note: This does not reflect personal beliefs or endorsements but is part of the fictional narrative of the episode.)

Compensation:

• Details regarding pay will be provided to selected candidates.
• Payment will be in accordance with non-union background actor rates.

Casting Call for Music Video – Indian Male Lead

We are currently seeking a talented individual to play a key role in an upcoming music video, which centers around a religious song in Hindi dedicated to a revered deity. This is a unique opportunity for someone who is passionate about performing and conveying deep religious sentiments through music and visuals.

Job Details:

• Role: Male Lead
• Age Range: 25 to 35 years old
• Ethnicity: Indian

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform as the male lead in the music video, portraying deep religious devotion and emotion.
• Lip-sync accurately to the Hindi religious song, ensuring synchronization with the music and emotional expression.
• Wear traditional Indian attire as required by the production team, maintaining authenticity and respect for cultural elements.
• Collaborate with the director and production team to achieve the desired artistic vision.
• Be punctual and professional, ready to shoot at the specified call time.

Requirements:

• Male, aged between 25 and 35 years old.
• Indian ethnicity, comfortable in traditional Indian attire.
• Previous acting or performance experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Must be able to lip-sync convincingly to Hindi songs.
• Ability to convey emotions and devotion through facial expressions and body language.
• Must be available this Saturday from 9 AM for the duration of the shoot (approximately 4 hours).
• Transportation to the shooting location in Long Island must be arranged by the participant.

Compensation Details:

• Pay Rate: $100 cash
• Payment will be made at the end of the shooting day.

Casting Call: NYC Models Wanted for Resortwear Brand E-Comm Shoot

We are currently seeking one female and one male model for an upcoming studio e-commerce shoot for a high-end resortwear brand. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic team on a collection that embodies the spirit of luxury and relaxation.

Job Details:

• Type of Project: E-commerce shoot for a resortwear brand

• Roles:

  • Female Model: Size 0/2

  • Male Model: Size M/L

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a studio photoshoot wearing the brand’s latest resortwear collection, including swimwear.

• Work closely with the photographer and director to capture the brand’s aesthetic and vision.

• Ability to pose and express confidently in swimwear.

• Maintain professionalism throughout the shoot and adhere to the schedule to ensure a smooth and efficient session.

Requirements:

• Experience: Previous modeling experience in fashion and e-commerce is preferred but not mandatory.

• Appearance: Must fit the specified clothing sizes (Female: Size 0/2, Male: Size M/L).

• Comfort Level: Must be comfortable modeling in swimwear and able to project confidence and ease in front of the camera.

• Availability: Must be available in New York City on the date and time specified.

Compensation Details:

• Competitive hourly rate, commensurate with experience.

• Payment will be issued within 30 days of the shoot completion.

• High-resolution images from the shoot may be provided for the model’s portfolio upon request.

RUSH CASTING CALL: PAID Speaking & Background Roles

Project Description: We are seeking dynamic and versatile actors for a commercial shoot happening in Buffalo, NY. This project involves a scene set in a restaurant where friends are engaging in a conversation about buying a car. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a Western NY TV, Cable, and web/social media campaign with wide exposure.

Roles Available:

• Speaking Roles: 4 Talent Needed (Men & Women, approximately 30 years old, professional appearance). These roles require delivering lines and actively participating in the conversation about buying a car.
• Background Roles: 15 Talent Needed (Men & Women, ages 25-50). No speaking lines. Background talents will be part of the restaurant scene to create a lively atmosphere.

Job Responsibilities:

• For Speaking Roles: Memorize and deliver lines with naturalism and engagement, interact with other characters convincingly, and take direction from the director.
• For Background Roles: Act naturally in a restaurant setting, possibly mimic conversation without speaking, and follow directions for scene movements.

Requirements:

• Must be available to work as a local hire in Buffalo, NY.
• Must be available for the entire shooting time on February 27th from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
• Professional demeanor and reliability.
• For speaking roles: Previous acting experience preferred but not mandatory.
• For background roles: No audition required.

Compensation:

• Speaking Roles: $150 for the session.
• Background Roles: $20 for the session.
• This is a non-union project with a buyout agreement for Western NY TV, Cable, and web/social media use.

Casting Call: Young Concert Goers for Feature Film “Too Much for One Heart”

Job Details:

GWC is casting for the upcoming feature film, “Too Much for One Heart”. We are seeking individuals to portray young concert goers, enthusiastic fans of a pop star. This is a great opportunity to appear in a dynamic scene within a highly anticipated film.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in an interior concert scene, portraying a fan attending a pop concert.
• Follow directions from the director and crew to ensure scene is captured accurately.
• Engage with the environment, other extras, and main actors to create a believable and energetic concert atmosphere.
• Be available for the entire shoot day from early morning call time until wrap (specific times to be confirmed).

Requirements:

• Ages 18-30, to accurately portray young concert goers.
• Must be available for early call time on Friday, February 23, 2024, in Newburgh, NY.
• Reliable transportation to and from the set location.
• Previous experience as an extra is a plus, but not required.
• Must adhere to set protocols, including any specific wardrobe requirements (details to be provided upon selection).
• Non-SAG and SAG-AFTRA members are welcome to apply.

Compensation Details:

• Non-SAG Pay Rate: $176 for up to 10 hours of work.
• SAG-AFTRA Pay Rate: $208 for up to 8 hours of work.

Spero Media, a boutique advertising agency, specializing in media buying/planning and ticket sales/promotion, that focuses on sports and entertainment clients, is looking for an Account Manager to join our expanding team.

Our active clients include US Open Tennis, Madison Square Garden, The Capital One Orange Bowl, New York Mets, SNY, WWE, the MLB All-Star Game, The Metropolitan Opera, the Broadway musicals Lion King and Aladdin, and many others.

We’re searching for an organized and enthusiastic individual to join our team. This position is ideal for a college graduate with 2-3 years experience in media planning and buying and/or ticket sales marketing and sales, who is interested in actively contributing to the growth of a successful marketing and advertising firm, with formidable potential. This is a remote opportunity, but please be advised that working hours are Eastern Time. Occasional travel might be required.

Please send all resumes and cover letters to [email protected].

Responsibilities include:

· Media buying and media planning (TV, OOH, radio, digital, OTT, print)

· Marketing and promotion planning and execution

· Gathering and organizing rate and research information

· Interacting with clients and vendors

· Monitoring media buys, delivering traffic instructions, confirming spot delivery with stations/networks and ongoing reporting

· Account management

· Post-buy reconciliation

Additional Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University

·  Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and have the ability to multi-task and work effectively under pressure in both a team setting and individually

· Must possess superior verbal and writing skills

· Familiarity with traditional and non-traditional media (including mobile, digital, etc.)

· Experience/Comfortable working remotely

· Solid research skills

· Able to work well under pressure and tight deadlines

· Have an interest in sports and entertainment

· Excellent computer skills (MS Office Suite)

· Ability to think strategically

· Entrepreneurial spirit and strong sense of curiosity

· Willing to explore/learn/try new ideas that can help clients and agency succeed and grow

· Comfortable in a role where not all days are the same – varied assignments and experiences

Compensation

Commensurate with experience. Benefits included.

NOTE: Resumes without cover letters will NOT be considered

No phone calls

Spero Media