New York Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call: Major Rock Band Music Video

Job Details: We are seeking a talented and charismatic male singer/pianist for a major rock band’s upcoming music video shoot in New York. This role requires a performer who is comfortable in front of the camera and able to engage with the music authentically and energetically.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform songs as required by the director, both singing and playing the piano.
• Work closely with the director and crew to fulfill the vision of the music video.
• Be able to take direction and adapt to changes in the shooting schedule or artistic direction.
• Engage with the band and other cast members professionally and collaboratively.
• Be prepared for multiple takes and able to maintain a consistent level of performance.

Requirements:

• Gender: Male
• Descent: Caucasian, Latinx, or Middle Eastern
• Age: Between 18 and 28 years old.
• Must be a real singer and pianist with the ability to perform convincingly on camera.
• Comfortable with performing in a variety of styles preferred by the band.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new songs quickly.
• Prior experience in music videos or similar performance settings is a plus.
• Must be available in New York on the specified date and prepared for a 10-12 hour shooting day.

Compensation:

• Rate: $1000 for a 10-12 hour shooting day.

Casting Call: Music Video Talent Needed in New York

Job Detail: We are currently seeking a variety of talent for an upcoming music video shoot for a major R&B female artist. The shoot will take place on December 18th, 2023.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead Man (1 position): The main male role, interacting with the artist and other talent, possibly with solo screen time.
• Featured Models (multiple positions): Female models who will be featured throughout the video in various scenes.
• Background Talent (multiple positions): Men and women who will populate the music video scenes, providing dynamic backgrounds and participating in group shots.

Requirements:

• For Lead Man: Male talent, aged 22-26, with strong screen presence and ability to take direction well.
• For Featured Models: Female models with a professional demeanor, comfortable in front of the camera, and able to portray a range of emotions.
• For Background Talent: Men and women of diverse backgrounds, able to take direction and contribute to the overall energy of the video.

Compensation Details: Pay ranges from $50 to $500 depending on the role for which you are cast. Lead roles and featured models will be at the higher end of the pay scale, with background talent receiving a lower rate.

Casting Call: Photo Double for “Law and Order: SVU”

Job Description: We are currently seeking a Photo Double to work on the popular TV series “Law and Order: SVU.” The ideal candidate will be portraying a Caucasian female character with long blonde hair.

Job Responsibilities:

• Stand in for the main actor during various scenes, primarily for camera setup and lighting purposes.
• Work closely with the director and cinematographer to ensure consistency in appearance and mannerism.
• Be available for costume fittings and hair/makeup sessions as required.
• Maintain flexibility and readiness to participate in scenes at short notice.
• Follow directions from the director and other crew members promptly and efficiently.

Requirements:

• Gender: Female
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Hair: Long, Blonde
• Height: Between 5’2″ and 5’4″
• Ability to mimic basic mannerisms and posture of the main actor.
• Prior experience as a photo double is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work long hours and on a flexible schedule, including potential early mornings, late nights, and weekends.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and have a professional demeanor on set.

Compensation Details:

• Competitive pay rate, commensurate with experience and union guidelines.

About This Featured Opportunity

Advantis Global is dedicated to connecting YOU to highly sought-after opportunities. Our client is a well-known Fortune 500 company. The Art Director will collaborate with our creative team of other designers and illustrators, producers, and product teams on driving our visual design standards and quality. This role will develop creative concepts and strategies, guiding development and shipping solutions that resonate with our global audience across various forms of communication and expression. You should be comfortable working across many mediums, and always be curious and eager to experiment. This role is highly cross-functional and execution focused.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented creative practitioner, with a passion for design systems, brand, and holistic thinking, who strives for simplicity, and is known as a strategic partner to their cross-functional peers. They should have the ability to adapt to various creative styles and mediums, know how to think systematically and strategically, articulate design decisions, and iterate quickly. They will cover the design spectrum–from quick, rough ideation to polished final deliverables–we’ll look for work that thinks big and gets attention, but also follows a conceptual thread down to the smallest details.

THE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU

• Partner with product design to apply brand expression to product moments, and delivering brand guidance

• Work independently but also collaborate closely with designers, engineers, content design and producers to ensure a coherent brand expression across our ecosystem

• Develop visual identity systems and singular artifacts across, typography, palette, illustration, and iconography systems

• Communicate design direction to external designers/illustrators in addition to being a hands on designer

• Clearly articulate strategic thinking and design decisions to a variety of cross-functional partners

• Work independently on multiple projects at a high caliber level, keep project timelines on track and show progress

• Contribute to a culture of excellence with a focus on craft and quality on the work

• Inspire your teammates, give and receive feedback, and critique respectfully

• Able to meet multiple deadlines, prioritize work, and keep projects moving forward

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills and problem solving ability.

• Ability to visualize in 2D and 3D and understand aesthetic aspects of design.

• 5+ years experience with product, branding and communication design

• Experience working in illustration systems for scaled product design systems

• Experience with in icon systems for scaled product design systems

• A portfolio that demonstrates product, branding, communication design experience

• Candidates should have broad experience working on a variety of projects with multiple partners and on tight timelines

• Demonstrated experience with engaging launched projects

• Demonstrated experience with systematized design solutions

• Experience in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, and Illustrator

• Knowledge of iOS, Android, and WWW design

Benefits

In addition to the exciting work you’ll be doing, this opportunity comes with the following benefits:

• Company-sponsored Health, Dental, and Vision plans.

(Note: Please submit a portfolio or website along with your resume.)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

• Advantis Global is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit, qualifications and abilities. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, political affiliation, union membership, marital or registered domestic partnership status, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law (“Protected Characteristic”). Additionally, Advantis Global is committed to promoting pay equity and prohibits harassment of any employee on the basis of any Protected Characteristic.
• Advantis Global is a progressive and open-minded collective. If you’re smart, optimistic and care about being awesome at what you do, come as you are! We welcome you with open arms.
• This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

() #AGIT

Advantis Global

Duration: 6+ months

Location: Hybrid Days onsite, 770 Broadway New York NY 10003

Pay Rate: $100+/hourly (flexible rate)

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented creative practitioner, with a passion for design systems, brand, and holistic thinking, who strives for simplicity, and is known as a strategic partner to their cross-functional peers. They should have the ability to adapt to various creative styles and mediums, know how to think systematically and strategically, articulate design decisions, and iterate quickly. They will cover the design spectrum-from quick, rough ideation to polished final deliverables-we’ll look for work that thinks big and gets attention, but also follows a conceptual thread down to the smallest details.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience with product, branding and communication design
• A portfolio that demonstrates product, branding, communication design experience
• Demonstrated experience with engaging launched projects
• Demonstrated experience with systematized design solutions
• Experience in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
• Knowledge of iOS, Android, and WWW design

Responsibilities

• Partner deeply with product design to apply brand expression to product moments, driving creative innovation, and delivering brand guidance
• Work independently but also collaborate closely with designers, engineers, content design and brand strategy to ensure a coherent brand expression across our ecosystem
• Develop visual identity platforms, systems and singular artifacts across, typography, palette, illustration, and iconography systems
• Communicate design direction and in addition to being a hands on designer
• Clearly articulate strategic thinking and design decisions to a variety of partners
• Give and solicit feedback from UX design peers in service of building the best products
• Work independently on multiple projects at a high caliber level, keep project timelines on track and show progress
• Employ design and facilitation methods to run workshops and define approaches that drive cross functional alignment
• Clearly articulate concepts with cross-functional teams and vendors (internally and externally) by driving towards shared milestones
• Contribute to a culture of excellence with a focus on craft and quality on the work
• Alongside the Design Ops, align on key priorities with cross-functional teams to build shared goals, milestones and objectives

Apex Systems

*W2 Contract – Not Applicable for C2C/C2H*

Pay range is $95-$100 per hour with full benefits available, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K, parental leave, and more. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

THE PROMISES WE MAKE:

At Crystal Equation, we empower people and advance technology initiatives by building trust. Your recruiter will prep you for the interview, obtain feedback, guide you through any necessary paperwork and provide everything you need for a successful start. We will serve to empower you along the way and provide the path for your professional journey.

Art Director

Onsite in New York, NY – Local Candidates Only

We are shaping innovative experiences in service of giving people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Our multidisciplinary design teams are creating new ways to help people connect, find communities and grow businesses. Together, we are committed to building innovative technologies to serve billions of people around the globe.

We are looking for an Art Director to join our team driving coherence of the brand in product. Visual systems is a pillar within the team focused on mobile and web surfaces, shared product primitives, and libraries that scale the brand across our Family of Apps and Labs.

Our mission is to provide creative direction that helps define the brand. We focus on creating, evolving, and maintaining visual systems that enable expression including iconography, illustration, animation, and design system primitives.

This Art Director will collaborate with other art directors, producers, product teams, and brand strategists on driving our visual design standards and quality. This role will propose creative concepts and strategies, guiding development and shipping solutions that resonate with our global audience across various forms of expression. You should be comfortable working across many mediums, and always be curious and eager to experiment.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented creative practitioner, with a passion for design systems, brand, and holistic thinking, who strives for simplicity, and is known as a strategic partner to their cross-functional peers. They should have the ability to adapt to various creative styles and mediums, know how to think systematically and strategically, articulate design decisions, and iterate quickly. They will cover the design spectrum–from quick, rough ideation to polished final deliverables–we’ll look for work that thinks big and gets attention, but also follows a conceptual thread down to the smallest details.

Responsibilities

• Partner deeply with product design to apply brand expression to product moments, driving creative innovation, and delivering brand guidance
• Work independently but also collaborate closely with designers, engineers, content design and brand strategy to ensure a coherent brand expression across our ecosystem
• Develop visual identity platforms, systems and singular artifacts across, typography, palette, illustration, and iconography systems
• Communicate design direction and in addition to being a hands on designer
• Clearly articulate strategic thinking and design decisions to a variety of partners
• Give and solicit feedback from UX design peers in service of building the best products
• Work independently on multiple projects at a high caliber level, keep project timelines on track and show progress
• Employ design and facilitation methods to run workshops and define approaches that drive cross functional alignment
• Clearly articulate concepts with cross-functional teams and vendors (internally and externally) by driving towards shared milestones
• Contribute to a culture of excellence with a focus on craft and quality on the work
• Alongside the Design Ops, align on key priorities with cross-functional teams to build shared goals, milestones and objectives
• Inspire your teammates, give and receive feedback, and critique respectfully
• Able to meet multiple deadlines, prioritize work, and keep projects moving forward

Requirements

• Candidates should have broad experience working on a variety of projects with multiple partners and on tight timelines
• 5+ years experience with product, branding and communication design
• A portfolio that demonstrates product, branding, communication design experience
• Demonstrated experience with engaging launched projects
• Demonstrated experience with systematized design solutions
• Experience in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
• Knowledge of iOS, Android, and WWW design

Requirements

• Experience with design systems and product teams
• Experience working in illustration systems for scaled product design systems
• Experience with in icon systems for scaled product design systems

Crystal Equation Corporation

Her Campus Media is the #1 media portfolio for college students and Gen Z. Our brands — Her Campus, Spoon University, College Fashionista, InfluenceHer Collective, and Generation Hired — reach an audience of over 10 million readers and 550K social followers, and count more than 50,000 influencers and student ambassadors at 1,600 colleges in our global network. Whether through content, resources, events, or other experiences, our mission is to support, celebrate, inspire, amplify, and equip Gen Z to realize their dreams as individuals and for society. We also power full-service, integrated marketing programs for the world’s top brands, who partner with us to create authentic, meaningful connections with our audience.

Her Campus Media is made up of passionate, entrepreneurial, ambitious doers who are fired up about cultivating the next generation of leaders and changemakers. We are a small but mighty team of individuals, most of whom identify as women, committed to continuing to build a dynamic and inclusive organization where we want to work. Visit our Careers page to learn more about our culture and what makes us tick at hercampusmedia.com/careers!

We are looking for an experienced design leader to join, lead, and grow Her Campus Media’s Design Team. We are a multidisciplinary team of graphic designers, illustrators, web designers, and animators that collaborates across the company in a variety of functions including: serving as the in-house creatives behind Her Campus Media’s award-winning marketing campaigns on behalf of our world-class clients; partnering with our editorial & social teams to enhance our storytelling in stunning visual fashion; and collaborating with brand leadership to innovate how we visually engage with our audience and community. As Creative Director, you will help foster a culture of creativity, growth, inclusion, and excellence within the Design Team, helping guide and mentor all team members to develop as potent creatives and professionals. You will art direct your team’s work as well as lead design for our biggest projects, including tentpole events and most visible client campaigns. This role sits on the company’s leadership team, works closely with other key department leaders, and reports directly to the Co-founder/Chief Creative Officer.

• As head of the Design Team
  • Art direct across the design team, providing direction & feedback to ensure successful delivery
  • Supervise and mentor mid-to-senior level designers
  • Manage team resourcing and project intake
  • Motivate and challenge the team to constantly strive for excellence and innovation, embracing data-driven approaches
  • Help foster continuous learning and improvement by leading team training and building constructive critique-positive culture
• As a leadership team member
  • Serve as creative lead in client services functions, including strategy & concept ideation, client communication, and aspects of event production
  • Steward interdepartmental relationships to work toward shared performance goals, increase team transparency, and strengthen cross-departmental processes
  • Own key design team KPIs and provide regular reports to leadership, identifying areas for improvement and innovation
  • Develop and maintain company’s living brand system; continually optimize for relevance and audit for compliance
• As an individual designer
  • Serve as lead designer for largest, most complex projects

We believe the following will set you up for success in this role. If you don’t have all of these qualifications, please still consider applying and tell us more about what makes you a great candidate for this role! We value unique perspectives, approaches and backgrounds. 

• 7+ years experience in graphic design, including art/design direction experience at an advertising agency, media brand, or similar environment
• Leadership/management experience including managing a team, collaborating with other teams, and being accountable to leadership goals
• Diverse portfolio that demonstrates outstanding creativity, innovation, and technical skill in graphic design, including examples of digital, experiential, and packaging work
• Prior practical experience supporting event build-outs, including design renderings, on-site activation, and collaborating with production partners
• Substantial experience in and genuine enjoyment of serving in a client services role
• Mastery over the practical application of fundamental design principles including color, typography, and composition; experience providing education in these areas
• Excellent communication skills with ability to articulate and pitch design concepts clearly and confidently
• Understanding of the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and the team’s responsibility to create work that is inclusive and representative of our audience
• A full and fluent knowledge of current design tools and software (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva); experience with Squarespace, Ceros, and motion/animation software a plus

Benefits & Perks

• Eligibility for performance bonuses
• Choice among six medical health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401k retirement savings plan with company matching
• Unlimited PTO and flexibility to work remotely
• Generous company holiday policy, with 20+ paid federal and office holidays in 2024 
• Two (2) additional floating holidays each year
• Parent-supportive culture, including paid parental leave and flexibility post-parental leave to support your transition
• Summer Fridays
• FSA and HSA offered
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Free One Medical membership offering same-day primary care over video or in person

• Free Health Advocate services to help navigate your medical benefits
• Free Membership to TalkSpace, virtual mental health therapy

Salary Range: $100,000-120,000

Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, experience, and other factors.

Interview Process & Expectations

To apply, click the “I’m interested” button to upload your resume and submit a cover letter (optional). Please include a link to your portfolio and/or samples of your work, which are vital components of your application for Creative Director.

Our timeline is to make a hire by February 1. You can expect a total of 3-4 individual or small group interviews, including with the Co-founder and members of the Design Team. For this role, we also require a short design exercise that is representative of the type of work our team tackles on a daily basis. This Work Product Test serves as a tool for both candidates and our team to assess whether the role is a good fit in terms of skills, approach, and interest.

Please refer to our Interview Prep Guide (hercampusmedia.com/careers/interview-prep) for a general overview of our hiring and interview process and what we look for in applications.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas. All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Her Campus Media

We are seeking an experienced Audience and Media Strategy Manager to spearhead the development of audience strategy and cross-channel media initiatives for a pivotal campaign within our clients’ Retail business line. As a passionate advocate for crafting exceptional customer experiences, you will play a key role in shaping and executing media and audience segmentation strategies across various investments. If you possess the outlined qualifications and are excited about contributing to our clients’ dynamic team, we invite you to apply!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Economics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in audience and data strategy applicable to marketing and/or media.
• Knowledgeable about digital data technologies and partners (1st and 3rd party data, data lakes, data clean rooms, identity solutions, CDP, Clean Room, CRM, etc.).
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strategic thinker and doer with a clear understanding of media principles, planning, and buying functions in the US.
• In-depth knowledge of cross-channel media strategy and experience leading complex business at an agency or in-house with a large advertiser.
• Experience with auction-based media like programmatic and paid social.
• Familiarity with industry media planning tools such as Nielsen, Kantar, Comscore, DCM, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the formulation and implementation of media strategy and audience architecture for the Retail business line.
• Define channel approaches, media plans, and campaign activations, emphasizing an audience-centric approach.
• Develop and implement audience segmentation strategies aligned with business objectives and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with planning and activation teams to align audience profiles/segmentation with appropriate investment strategies.
• Utilize a data-driven mindset to determine the optimal channel mix for audiences and business strategies.
• Manage both external media agencies and internal partners to achieve campaign goals.
• Collaborate closely with campaign managers, marketing stakeholders, audience analysts, measurement partners, data science leaders, category leaders, creative and content teams, and internal media teams.
• Navigate a highly matrixed organization and represent the team with integrity and self-sufficiency.
• Manage budget allocations and investment decisions across all media channels within the Retail business line.
• Drive real-time campaign optimizations based on key performance indicators (KPIs) and compile regular reporting for stakeholders, including leadership.
• Contribute insights to advertising portfolio strategy and investment models.
• Foster an entrepreneurial mentality to enhance audience strategy, processes, and products.

Educated Solutions Corp

Our well-known law firm is seeking a Senior Art Director / Associate Creative Director-level candidate to join their Creative Services team. Candidates must have 8+ years of managerial experience in addition to an excellent, hands-on design capability.

This a hybrid, full time role that requires going into the NYC office 3 days a week.

Senior Art Director/ Associate Creative Director Responsibilities:

– Leads multi-channel, multi-faceted, cross-functional initiatives, owning projects from start to finish, including rebrand workflows, website design, and the development of storytelling elements (visual assets) for video/motion graphics projects

– Maintaining high standards for innovation, presentation, and attention to detail

– Working with the Senior Creative Services Manager – Traffic & Operations and Art Director to delegate work

– Leading creative discussions with internal colleagues

-Implement core design principles to strategic projects that align with brand standards

– Coach direct reports to be effective managers and mentors, and strengthen team skillsets through example

– Stay abreast of firm priorities and developments, as well as news and current events relevant to the firm and legal industry, and trends in the design field

Senior Art Director/ Associate Creative Director Requirements:

– 10+ of experience as Art Director or Senior Art Director in a professional services professional services organization or agency

– Experience with Content Management and Digital Asset Management systems, digital and social marketing, web design

– 8+ years of experience in a managerial/leadership role

– “Digital-first” mindset and demonstrated capabilities

– Expert typography, hierarchy, color application, grids, layout, and accessibility skills.

– Excellent eye for photography

– Proficient in Adobe CC, Invision, Sketch, Figma

– Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with people at the highest organizational levels of the firm and outside the firm

– Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, ability to communicate skillfully to different audiences

– Expert ability to explain the “Why” behind design decisions/recommendations and to navigate subjectivity

– Advanced experience building brands and developing brand guidelines, including for digital products

– Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion

– Must be comfortable and productive in highly visible, high-pressure environments. Must understand and defend the importance of brand consistency.

Creative Circle

Casting Call: BuzzFeed x Facebook Talent Residency

Overview: BuzzFeed and Facebook are excited to announce a collaborative Talent Residency program. This unique opportunity, spanning 1-to-4 months, is designed to nurture and amplify the talents of emerging short-form content creators. We are seeking individuals poised for rapid social growth, creating impactful content that resonates with audiences across various domains.

Job Responsibilities:

• Launch and maintain a Facebook page to showcase your creative content.
• Actively engage in cross-platform social strategy, including branded integration and editorial opportunities.
• Participate in community building efforts and a tailor-made educational program aligned with BuzzFeed’s brands.
• Attend monthly training sessions led by successful multi-platform creators to gain insights into content creation and audience engagement.
• Utilize Meta community resources, including exclusive invites, training programs, and early access to new tools.
• Collaborate within the BuzzFeed Creator community and leverage resources available at BuzzFeed’s NY or LA campuses.

Requirements:

• A strong passion for short-form content creation with a history of testing formats and achieving viral success.
• Adaptability to various platforms with a clear point of view on the content being produced.
• Active presence on TikTok and Instagram, with a willingness to start and grow a Facebook page.
• A consistent and reliable approach, coupled with a deep understanding of current trends in social media and emerging technology platforms.
• Openness to experimentation and innovation in the short-form content space.

Compensation:

• This is a part-time, hourly position, offering flexibility to accommodate the dynamic schedule of a content creator.
• Compensation will be provided for creating social content, with additional benefits including access to BuzzFeed’s resources, community, and facilities.