New York Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call: Dancer for Global Athletic Brand Shoot

Job Description:

We are currently seeking proficient dancers between the ages of 18-26 for an exciting paid shoot in New York. This shoot is for a renowned global athletic brand, offering a fantastic opportunity to showcase your talent and be part of an exciting project.

Job Responsibilities:

• Execute choreographed dance routines with precision and style.
• Collaborate closely with the choreographer and production team to bring the creative vision to life.
• Display versatility in dance styles, with a particular interest in contemporary and interpretive dance.
• Maintain a high level of energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism throughout the shoot.

Requirements:

• Age: 18-26 years old.
• Gender: All gender and gender non-conforming individuals are encouraged to apply.
• Ethnicity: Black, Latinx, Middle-Eastern, North African, Chinese.
• Proficiency in various dance styles, with a strong emphasis on contemporary and interpretive dance.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to take direction effectively.
• A strong passion for dance and a desire to contribute creatively to the project.

Compensation:

• Payment: Competitive industry-standard rates will be provided, commensurate with experience and talent.
• Travel and Accommodation: Any necessary travel and accommodation expenses will be covered by the production team.

Keuka College Promo – Casting Call

Job Details:

• Project: Keuka College promotional video
• Shoot Dates: November 9 + 10 (1 day required, no conflicts)
• Location: Penn Yan, NY

Job Responsibilities:

1. DAD (30’s male)

   • Non-speaking role, but requires expressive acting.
   • Portray a cubicle employee who eventually gets promoted to a bigger office.

2. DAUGHTER (8-12 yr. old female)

   • Speaks one line: “I’m thirsty.”
   • Expressive acting required.
   • Demonstrates a strong affection for her father.

3. WOMAN (20’s female)

   • Part of a support group initially, then evolves into a confident and influential leader.
   • Requires strong acting skills to convey this character transformation.

Requirements:

• All ethnicities are welcome to apply for these roles.
• Availability on November 9 + 10 with no scheduling conflicts.
• Ability to portray the specified character traits and emotions accurately.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $500 flat rate for the day of shooting.

  Creative Director  

At Last Crumb, we pride ourselves for being on the edge of creativity, controversy, and virality. We are in search of a Creative Director who can help us elevate our brand’s identity, offline and online, while ensuring it reflects our values and resonates with our audience. Last Crumb is not about satisfying a sweet tooth. We are a luxury brand that happens to be cookies. How Last Crumb makes you FEEL is as important as how Last Crumb tastes.

“Virality is rooted in unexpectedness.” 

Position Overview: 

Last Crumb thrives in our willingness to take chances. Last Crumb demands perfection in every aspect of the brand. From the cookies, to packaging, to photography, copywriting, collaborations and activations. As the Creative Director, you will be the guardian of our brand’s visual identity, both online and offline, at all times. Last Crumb is only in our third year of business, but we’ve identified ourselves as the most luxurious player in the field, and we must continue to justify that crown with every activation we do. The ideas we create should not only drive eyeballs to Last Crumb, but also hit our ideal clientele. 

What You’ll Do: 

⦁ Ideate new concepts and creative ideas that are innovative and align with our brand ethos. You set the tone for forward-thinking, positive, and an industry-leading creative organization.

⦁ Translate business and marketing objectives into clear creative strategies. We must always continue to WOW ourselves.

⦁ Work with the social media team to make sure we are on the absolute cutting edge of viral, fun and engaging content and activations.

⦁ Shoot the moon for elite collaborations. Last Crumb should become a brand luxury companies aspire to work with.

⦁ Manage the creative team and help them guide their functions, which include copy, design, photo, video and creative production.

⦁ Work with the Senior Director of Marketing to prioritize briefs and creative work and find efficiencies in creative workflow.

⦁ Have the ability to roll up sleeves and jump into a project with the understanding of when to delegate.

⦁ Create and oversee the evolution of our brand and voice guidelines and ensure they are adopted throughout the company and with agency partners.

⦁ Provide creative quality control over concepts and execution, assessing creative work to ensure ideas are as powerful in reality as they are in concept

⦁ Work with our digital marketing team and lead the strategy of creating industry leading video and photography content and how to best optimize those assets for brand awareness and paid media.

⦁ Work with the Senior Director of Marketing to oversee the creative budget, with a proven ability to deliver excellence on modest budgets.

⦁ Manage external creative agencies & resources.

Who you are:

⦁ You have a passion for cookies that borders on concerning.

⦁ Your track record is so solid, it makes our base dough look weak.

⦁ You have the innate ability to charm partners and consumers.

⦁ Your wit is sharper than the edge of our luxury signature box.

⦁ You have mastered the art of turning every challenge into a crumb-sized issue.

⦁ 10+ years relevant experience in an agency or an in-house creative team.

⦁ A creative, confident leader with excellent conceptual skills and big-picture thinking.

⦁ Deep understanding of social & content creative solutions and PR-able ideas.

⦁ Natural ability to identify and nurture ideas & talent.

⦁ Understanding of digital, social, PR, experiential, emerging platforms, and the evolving media landscape.

⦁ Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite & other design tools.

⦁ Someone who is a master of understanding our customer archetype and being able to dissect what truly interests them and how to conceptualize ideas with that in mind.

⦁ Someone on the precipice of trends. You pride yourself on being in-the-know. 

⦁ Someone that understands the luxury and gifting space.

⦁ Strong understanding and experience with the creative process and how to evaluate creative output in design, art direction, and copy.

⦁ Experienced in managing a department budget. This would include production savviness, knowing how to work within budgetary constraints.

⦁ A people-focused leader who can organize, motivate, and elevate the creative output and skills of the team. You are a strong manager who can demonstrate industry best practices when it comes to leading a department, but also a doer who isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty.

⦁ Positive, self-motivated and have a growth mindset with an high EQ.

⦁ Eager to take on new challenges, introduce and implement new approaches and ideas, grow, test and learn.

⦁ Excellent communication and organizational, both for your department and with peers

⦁ Comfortable working both autonomously and collaboratively with a team.

⦁ Impeccable attention to detail, building clean, well-prepared design files that are easily digestible for all receiving parties.

*******APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT A COVER LETTER******

Cover Letter must include:

1. Introduction to yourself and why you believe you are the TOP candidate for this position.
2. Answer to Thought question #1: Describe or visually represent what ‘Virality is rooted in unexpectedness’ means to you.
3. Answer to Thought question #2: Pitch an idea for a viral video that embodies the spirit of Last Crumb and resonates with our brand’s luxury status.

Last Crumb

Casting Call: Makeover Show Participant

Job Type: Temporary (1-2 days)

Location: Tri-State Area (specific location TBD)

Job Description: We are currently seeking enthusiastic individuals in the Tri-State area who are ready for a transformative experience! This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a dynamic makeover show that aims to revamp your style and enhance your confidence.

Job Responsibilities:

• Willingness to undergo a complete style transformation, including hair, makeup, and wardrobe changes.
• Collaborate with our talented team of stylists, makeup artists, and fashion experts to achieve a fresh and updated look.
• Share personal style preferences and provide input during the makeover process.
• Engage with the production team and host in a positive and cooperative manner.

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be a resident of the Tri-State area (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut).
• Open to trying new styles and embracing change.
• No previous experience in modeling or television required.
• Must be available for the shoot date(s) as specified by the production team.

Compensation: Participants will receive:

• A stipend for their time and participation in the makeover process.
• Access to high-quality professional photos showcasing the new look.

Job Title: Events and Promotions Manager

Location: New York City

Terms: Full Time – Hybrid: 3 Days in NY Office

Base Salary Range: $100,000 – $125,000

SUMMARY: The Events and Promotions Manager will be responsible for enhancing our brand image and reputation in order to drive sales through meticulously planned events and promotions. You will be responsible for strategically developing, planning, and executing events and promotional campaigns that resonate with our target audience and reflect our brand standards. This role will report to the SVP of Marketing and Brand Strategy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

I. EVENT PLANNING AND PROMOTIONS

• Strategically develop and plan client events, including product launches, exclusive previews, Trade shows, and VIP client receptions within brand guidelines.
• Partner with various Corporate Stakeholders, Retail and Trade teams to ensure successful execution of events.
• Coordinate all aspects of event logistics, including but not limited to communication with internal stakeholders, third party vendors, venue selection, catering, décor and visual displays, entertainment, printed materials, photography, etc
• Manage the transfers, packaging, shipment, and careful handling of merchandise and product displays within brand guidelines.
• Manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effective execution while maintaining luxury standards, including negotiating with suppliers and various vendors
• Oversee on-site event operations, including run-of-show, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience for attendees.
• Help develop content and creative messaging for events and supporting materials (invites signage). Oversee production of all promotional materials (leaflets, postcards, invitations, inserts, etc…).
• Responsible for developing a strategic Events & Promotional Calendar, ensuring timelines are followed and communication is relayed to appropriate stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of promotional efforts, making data-driven adjustments as needed.
• Prepare post-event and promotional campaign reports, analyzing key metrics and providing insights for future improvements.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and competitor activities to inform event and promotion strategies.

II. VISUAL MERCHANDISING

• Oversee and execute all aspects of visual merchandising for Retail Boutiques, Trade accounts and events to ensure brand guidelines are followed and regional needs are met.
• Communicate with headquarters to ensure all global branding is up to date and adhered to within region.
• Coordinate building and installation of Shop-in-Shops for trade accounts.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Proven experience in event planning and promotions, preferably within the luxury industry.
• Strong project management and organization skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative thinking and a keen eye for detail.

JOB COMPETENCIES

• Project Management – Designs, implements and manages projects and the related resources to successful completion. Determines project goals, sets schedules and identifies resources required.
• Priority Setting – Plans and organizes work activities. Knows what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal. Needs to be good at setting priorities, recognizes what needs to be done in order of importance, and uses goal and objectives to prioritize tasks
• Planning – Able to accurately scope out the length and difficulty of tasks and projects, sets measurable objectives and goals and breaks down work into the process steps necessary to get things done. Develops schedules and timelines.

MIKIMOTO CORE COMPETENCIES

• Job Knowledge – Able to complete all routine tasks independently. Understands and performs most phases of the job well. Keeps abreast of changes in areas of expertise. Provides good advice in areas of responsibility.
• Initiative – Identifies opportunities and issues, proactively acts and follows through on work activities to resolve or capitalize on them. Works independently with little direction.
• Problem Solving – Regularly demonstrates the ability to solve difficult problems with effective solutions in a timely fashion. Seeks input from others when making a decision. May be relied upon to do so without supervision and seeks advice when unusual situations arise. Makes decisions based on accurate and complete analysis of information.
• Teamwork – Effectively works with others. Able to resolve conflicts and listens to others. Maintains honest relationships and is respected by others.
• Dependability – Can be trusted or relied upon to act in the way required or expected to get the work done. Is present at work. Is a team player. Takes responsibility for actions.
• Communication – Shows an understanding of the need to initiate or respond to information in an appropriate, timely and complete manner. Oral and written communications are usually acceptable, being both comprehensible and appropriate.
• Flexibility – Demonstrates flexibility. Adapts plans and goals for new conditions. Stays current with the organizational objectives and applies knowledge to new methods.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Compensation Package including Salary, Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Offers 401(K) Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Summer “Days”
• Annual Gym Reimbursement
• Mikimoto Employee Discount
• Eligibility may vary based on level and tenure, subject to change

Mikimoto America

The Tik Tok Manager will play a key role in Mario Badescu Skin Care’s Tik Tok platform and social media efforts. This position is responsible for creating daily content and videos for Tik Tok . Additionally, this role will be responsible for answering comments and brand engagement throughout the platform. This position will also oversee the creation, content to maximize opportunities to teach the brand’s story and touchpoints. The ideal candidate will be a digital first content creator with multimedia capabilities to produce quality social-first video content and images. This position in based in our New York office but will require the employee to commute to our Edison, New Jersey Headquarters twice a week

Job Responsibilities:

· Create and post 1-2 videos of original Tik Tok content a work day

· Respond to comments and DMs across all of Tik Tok

· Help develop and execute Tik Tok strategies including content, brand partnerships, interactive content and content series

· Monitor and catalogue influencer posts on Tik Tok

· Pitch product and brand stories to VIP’s, influencers and content creators

· Daily monitoring and preparation of reports to share with brand owners and team

· Development weekly strategies and create calendars of the upcoming weeks

· Build and manage media lists

· Assist in monitoring social platforms (specifically Tik Tok) for organic brand mentions

· Compile social recaps inclusive of bi-monthly/quarterly launch highlights

· Manage incoming media inquiries and provide press releases, images, and quotes as needed

. Source new influencer talent & maintain influencer contact list on ongoing basis

Job Requirements:

· Proficient in Microsoft Office and G-Suite

· Must be able to multi-task & prioritize assignments

· Must be willing to commute to and work from the New Jersey office

· Must be willing to occasionally travel and work weekends

. Must have strong communication skills

Qualifications & Experience:

· Bachelor’s Degree in communications, marketing and social

· Minimum 2 years beauty social media experience

· Dedicated experience in influencer communications across tik tok

· Ability to manage projects

· Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

. Able to shoot content for tik tok on a daily basis

. Must be familiar with present and up and coming platform capabilities of Tik Tok

Mario Badescu Skin Care, Inc.

Our major Streaming client is seeking a Senior Social Media Manager to join their exceptional social team. This role, reporting to the Director of Social Campaigns and a part of the Marketing team, will focus on developing strategies and tactical plans for social media campaigns related to unscripted original content. This position will support a diverse range of programming, including reality, competition, true crime, and documentary content.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day organic social campaigns in partnership with our social media agency, leading creation of strategy, asset development, run of show planning, and execution
• Collaborate and coordinate cross-functionally with a heavily matrixed marketing and PR team on broader 360 campaigns, activations, paid, influencers, and stunts to bring unscripted titles to life on brand channels and beyond
• Stay on top of real-time social conversation and owned performance data to determine actionable insights for current and future campaigns, including reactive opportunities
• Work closely with internal and external partners to craft content capture strategy, plan around talent, and decide execution needs (ie. Social capture days, marketing shoots, premiere events, toolkits, etc
• Attend premieres, junkets, reunions and other events to capture and/or oversee social coverage as necessary
• Procurement and trafficking of assets and raw materials to/from internal creative teams, production partners and agency
• Partner with other social teams within the organization to strengthen and amplify campaign support
• Ensure proper vetting of assets and copy with internal legal, brand, and PR teams
• QA of social media assets to ensure brand, creative, and show guidelines are all met and balanced, information is accurate, and that there are no spelling or grammatical errors

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience working in social for a major brand or agency – entertainment, and/or streaming experience preferred
• Experience in supporting cross-platform social campaign management from end-to-end, including but not limited to creative ideation, development, strategy, planning, execution, and reporting – working with influencers, paid, and talent is a plus!
• Results-oriented problem solver with strong analytical instincts – able to apply insights to your campaigns both proactively and reactively
• Must be able to prioritize and handle several projects at the same time in a fast-paced environment while adapting to shifting/fast-breaking deadlines
• High tolerance for change, a collaborative can-do spirit, and a positive/growth mindset
• Clear and concise communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills, able to anticipate messaging needs proactively
• Passionate about reality, competition and/or true crime content? This role is for you!

Calculated Hire

Our client, an e-Commerce company in NYC is looking for Remote Freelance Creative Program Managers to join their team. The Ideal candidate will have a proven ability to strategize and implement both high-level operational initiatives, as well as deliver project specific deliverables and have extensive experience planning and managing the creative process, concept development, production, design and delivery of digital content

Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage resources (internal and external) in order to maximize productivity, utilizing Workfront as the project management and resourcing tool
• Manage multiple project teams and deliverables, ensuring marketing and creative team goals are achieved on time
• Work closely with marketing owners and cross-functional teams to identify requirements and develop project scopes, deliverables ,resources, budget, and timing for each initiative
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders throughout the marketing and creative process, ensuring feedback and detailed action items are noted and shared with relevant team members to keep projects on track
• Analyze, evaluate, and overcome project risks, and produce project health reports for managers and stakeholders

Required Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of experience in a project management, program management or operational management
• Working knowledge of digital marketing and creative development
• Exceptional skills in leadership, time management, facilitation, and organization

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers – which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Opportunity Awaits.

Solomon Page

About the company

e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, pioneering clean beauty brand Well People, Keys Soulcare, a groundbreaking lifestyle beauty brand created with Alicia Keys and Naturium, high-performance, biocompatible, and accessible skincare. We have annual revenues of ~$500 million and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 17 consecutive quarters of net sales growth as we have grown to #4 mass cosmetics brand in the US and are the fastest growing brand among the top 5. Our total compensation philosophy offers every new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last four fiscal years), equity given to every full-time employee as a part of their new hire package, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Director, Brand to support the development and growth of the Keys Soulcare brand. This is a highly visible leadership role within the organization and externally with a global icon and her management team.

The Senior Director, Brand will be our biggest brand advocate and steward, and act as key leader on the marketing team who will shape and execute the strategic direction of the brand, drive marketing calendars, sharpen brand communication, and lead the complete 360 go-to-market strategies leveraging insights and analytics to support our brand vision, values, and business objectives. This individual will be able to command teams to meet goals with clear, strategic direction and monthly priorities while working closely with our brand partners and cross-functional teams to drive trial and brand discovery through compelling storytelling to build broader awareness.

Responsibilities include Brand Marketing, Social Media, PR, Influencer Marketing, and Trade support. The Senior Director, Brand will also act as a key contributor to innovation planning meetings to shape portfolio health and ensure focused product innovation in key strategic and competitive categories, as well as partner with Sales and Ecommerce to help drive our channels (keyssoulcare.com, Ulta, Douglas, Sephora Canada).

The ideal candidate is a seasoned strategic and creative marketer, with excellent communication and relationship management skills and experience managing multiple partners and stakeholders. S/he will need to possess superior organizational skills and critical thinking to drive storytelling, strategy, and results. This role requires a forward thinker that readily embraces new challenges and can drive impact with momentum. This role requires strong collaboration across all cross-functional teams including Creative, eCommerce and Digital, Visual Merchandising, Product Marketing, and Finance, as well as external partners, to create a strong, seamless brand execution and experience across all touchpoints along the consumer decision journey.

This role is based in our New York, NY office which is open in a hybrid model of three days in the office and two days at home.

Detailed Responsibilities and Requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead the brand strategy development, positioning and messaging across all touchpoints including digital, social, in-store merchandising, packaging, and events within NA & globally.
• Be the brand steward and biggest champion of the brand within the organization.
• Ensure brand messaging resonates with our target audience and effectively communicates our brand’s unique value proposition in a compelling way.
• Effectively balance the business strategy with the vision of our Global icon and Creative Director
• Drive marketing calendars and complete 360 go-to-market strategies leveraging insights and analytics to achieve our brand and business goals, with a focus on increasing Brand Awareness
• Command teams to meet goals with clear, strategic direction and monthly priorities.
• Work closely with brand partners and cross-functional teams to drive trial and brand discovery, compelling storytelling & campaigns to build sustained broader awareness.
• Oversee briefs and drive statuses with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment, best-in-class execution, and adherence to deliverables.
• Identify partnerships and manage integrated marketing campaigns that effectively drive brand awareness and engage our target audience.
• Deliver end-to-end campaign plans across all channels (.com, retailers/ visual merchandising, social, etc.)
• Manage internal and external brand, social media, PR, influencer marketing teams/agencies, fostering a collaborative and creative work environment.
• Lead the overall Brand Communications and PR strategy.
• Oversee the Keys Soulcare social strategy, content, and community management to effectively communicate, educate and engage audiences in the story of our brand and product offerings.
• Grow and drive our Lightworker (influencer) community to amplify the brand story, accelerate awareness and incite new audiences to discover and engage with the brand.
• Act as a key contributor to innovation planning meetings to shape portfolio health and ensure focused product innovation in key strategic and competitive categories.
• Leverage consumer and market insights unique to each brand to tap new opportunities to deepen penetration with focused audience targets.
• Collaborate with sales teams to focus efforts to boost productivity and sell thru at retail.
• Lead the development and implementation of retailer presentations, as well as launch playbooks that consolidate product details, message hierarchy, marketing concept, visual assets, and go-to-market strategy.
• Monitor and report on KPIs and the effectiveness of marketing initiatives, using data to inform future marketing strategies.
• Prepare regular business reports for management and stakeholder meetings.

Requirements

• BA or BS required
• 10+ years of brand marketing experience within prestige beauty preferred.
• Strong leadership and people management with the ability to influence and work with and through cross-functional partners to advance the needs of the business
• Must be flexible and be able to operate with urgency in a fast-paced environment
• Must be a self-starter, able to manage through ambiguity and complexity.
• Experience developing multifaceted, innovative brand campaigns and product launch strategies, with the goal of raising brand awareness and driving new customer acquisition.
• Experience with agency management and ownership of marketing budgets.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on driving sales and brand awareness.
• Bias towards bold action and ability to execute with quality and speed.
• Ability to think creatively, build compelling, fresh ideas with a discerning brand eye.
• Must be team-oriented, responsive, comfortable collaborating and driving integration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be able to bring strategic thinking and advanced design to presentation decks using Keynote and PowerPoint.
• Thorough knowledge of market and consumer trends and a strong pulse on new launches, industry trends, as well as social and cultural conversations.
• Authentic connection to our brand ethos and vibe of our Founder

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, and level of work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at supervisors’ discretion.

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