New York Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

ABOUT CARAA

YOU MUST BE PHYSICALLY LOCATED IN NEW YORK CITY IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE

Caraa is a New York City-based sports bag company founded in 2015 by CFDA award-winning designer Carmen Chen Wu and Aaron Luo to re-imagine handbags for modern life. With backgrounds in design and global supply chain, Carmen and Aaron merged their respective expertise in form and function to create Car + aa.

Our ethos is to create versatile and stylish designs for the modern woman’s demanding lifestyle; from business meeting to fitness studio and everywhere in between. Caraa bags are the must-have hybrid bags for every woman.

We bring together a multi-talented team that thinks outside the box, and value diversity and inclusion. We welcome driven and smart individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply for this position.

DESCRIPTION

Caraa is seeking an exceptionally creative Art Director to lead all of the brand’s imagery for web and advertising.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with our cross functional executive leadership team reporting directly to the CEO and the Creative Director. This is a unique role and the right candidate is excited to be an early employee at an emerging consumer brand with the possibilities of growing together.

This role requires you to be based in New York City and be fluent in English.

REQUIREMENTS

What you’ll do:

• Produce photoshoots & video shoots
• Work within tight budgets
• Source and manage freelancers
• Creative Briefs
• Talk to digital advertising teams and grow ROAS

Who you are:

• 5+ years of experience in Art Director Role
• 5+ years working closely with digital advertising teams
• Has excellent taste and understands high end fashion imagery
• Creative and visionary
• Nimble and scrappy
• Extremely organized and an effective leader

Required Skills:

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Drive Suites, and Dropbox

Desired Skills:

• Photography
• Graphic Design
• Video editing
• Photography editing
• Production
• Advertising

Benefits & Compensation:

• Competitive salary compensation based on market rate and seniority
• We do not offer health benefits at this time
• Opportunity to sample products from our collection
• Discounts to all Caraa and Mercado Famous products

CARAA

Company Background

Everyset is the first full production management platform for the entertainment industry, paving the way for productions to manage their HR & Employee Management for Background Performers— from background casting, digital onboarding, payroll, and on-set production tools— all in one, modern system.

Position Description

The Casting Director will work directly with Assistant Directors, understand their individual needs, and help source Background Performers for their production. This person will be an adaptable, knowledgeable multi-tasker with strong computer and communication skills.

This position reports directly to the Director of Casting.

Here are some responsibilities:

• Prep work with productions including meetings, phone calls, spreadsheets to help ensure a successful service
• Casting a project from prep to wrap, including: recruiting background onto the platform, sourcing the right looks, picture picks with ADs, booking talent, communicating with talent, ensuring we hit the number of background requested even if overbooking is necessary
• Being available to the production team via phone and email as needed by the client
• Manage a casting team helping to resolve issues with production
• Advise on Union Guidelines and ensure compliance with best practices
• Act as a liaison between Everyset & SAG-AFTRA, including resolving grievances and filing Taft Hartleys
• Work with other departments to help synergize with the casting department
• Help casting team implement international resources to offer 24/7 casting support
• Recruit and build the casting department
• Be familiar with our digital voucher system in order to speak on it, manage minor issues, and direct to correct department for more help

Required Qualifications & Compensation:

• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in a casting position – ideally in background casting
• Ability to communicate clearly to senior production professionals
• Digital technologies and automation first mind-set. You must be able to pick up new tools quickly
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Everyset

Executive Producer

Based in New York, hybrid working

$150k + benefits

The Agency

BeFound have partnered with an impressive, independent luxury events agency. They have offices globally and they are looking to expand their team with a Executive Producer to be based in the New York office.

Working across leading luxury brands across creative, design, brand strategy and production. Luxury brand portfolio expands across Fashion, Beauty, Drinks, Luxury brands.

Its young team of experts styles an array of different sized events, from intimate brand breakfasts to global brand launches, pop up stores and high-end press trips and applies the same attention-to-detail to every project.

In order to transform a space, the team works closely with the client to fully immerse themselves in the brand’s identity and adapts the style and creative to deliver a truly bespoke experience every time.

Its growing portfolio of trusted suppliers and brand partnerships means it is able to push the boundaries and come up with new and innovative ideas, to allow brands to raise awareness and stand out.

Roles & responsibilities

• Reporting into the Managing Director as part of the leadership team
• Work closely with the senior events & creative team to conceptualise and execute the project
• Produce creative pitches and proposals, source venues, manage critical paths and timelines, negotiate with suppliers, produce logistical documents, develop and manage budgets, create schedules and event books for events
• Overseeing all production aspects
• Supplier and client communication management
• Creating client documents for sign off
• Reviewing samples for creative and client sign off
• Overseeing operations, directing staff if needed and coordinating technical and production aspects
• Working onsite at events for setup, live event and de-rig

Person

• Minimum of 8 years of experience
• Interest and knowledge in the luxury / arts / fashion sector
• Knowledge and experience in business development
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent multitasking and time management skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Personable and professional
• Efficient, solutions driven and intuitive
• Enthusiastic and positive
• Presentable

Sound like you? Apply today!

By sharing your personal information and recruitment information, you agree to BeFound retaining and processing your personal details for the purposes of providing you with recruitment services. We will use the personal information to consider your application for the relevant role and only share with third parties for recruitment purposes where appropriate.

We will not request any information that is not required for our business needs. Your privacy is important to us and your information will be processed and secured in accordance with legislative requirements.

As a recruitment agency, BeFound embraces diversity and inclusion and have a business responsibility to represent everyone in our network in a fair manner. We actively endeavour to widen our candidate pool and ensure that all decisions about the recruitment and selection of candidates are impartial and based on merit and abilities to perform the relevant duties as required for the positions we recruit for.

BeFound

Do you crave well-designed objects? Does perusing the aisles of a home showroom fill you with joy and wonder? If you want to meld your love for home aesthetics with your keen eye for crafting stories through art, we are looking for you as a full-time Art Director. Join a national interior design resource and home/bath retailer – they’re soaring to new heights as an industry leader.

Our ideal talent is a highly skilled Art Director who will push the boundaries of traditional consumer shopping and take our client to the next level by crafting compelling visual design and bringing brand shine like a shooting star. The Art Director will be responsible for brand identity and aesthetics, generating innovative visuals across all mediums: campaign development, graphic design, photography, branding, UI/UX + web, package design, 3D/CGI, and motion. We expect the keenest eye, the finest attention to detail, and the highest aesthetic for extraordinary visuals working across all media.

As a key creative team member, you’ll partner closely with copywriters, designers, photographers, and videographers, as well as e-commerce, sales teams, and product development

As an Art Director in this position, you can expect to:

• Develop and present content creation briefs for new product launches, including guidelines for photography, graphic design, motion, and 3D, both independently and in collaboration with copywriting partners and the Creative Director
• Brief, outsource, and manage the production of assets across different mediums (photography, motion, graphic design, and 3D) and for different usages (product silos and lifestyle interiors—both in photography and 3D, as well as line drawings and post-production)
• Develop, guide, and maintain visual brand guidelines throughout all assets
• Art direct, plan and execute campaign photo and video shoots, as well as 3D production
• Partner and collaborate with on-staff creatives and freelance resources to create assets across brand ecosystem
• Oversee and execute when necessary creative from concept to pre-production through to final creative QC & asset delivery
• Supervise and direct staff responsible for creative production and in-house assets
• Work with other departments to meet all production specifications

We are looking for an Art Director who has:

• 3+ years of experience as an Art Director in an ad agency, freelance, or in-house environment
• 5+ years of experience in multidisciplinary design
• An affinity for well-designed home and bath products, interiors and accessories, architecture, and interior design
• Excellent communication skills
• Impeccable eye for detail
• Ability to meet hard deadlines and manage multiple projects while maintaining high-quality standards
• Work independently or with limited guidance
• A background in interior design, and furniture. or home goods brands is a major plus
• Extensive abilities across the Adobe Creative Suite of products and Figma
• Adept in working within a fast-paced environment

This is a remote (Eastern Time Zone only) full-time opportunity to work for a company in the Valley Stream, NY area. Shuttle transportation is available from the train station. The salary is $95,000 annually. 100% remote work is not available for this position.

To apply, please submit your resume and portfolio link for immediate consideration.

Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to each application personally. If we are interested in your qualifications, we will contact you via telephone or email as soon as possible. By applying for this position, you agree to be contacted by email or text message. Message and data rates may apply.

icreatives is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and talent will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We believe in providing a culture that embraces and champions diversity, equity, and inclusion because it truly fosters creativity.

icreatives

Senior Art Director, Global Creative Lab New York (at Fast Retailing)

Overview

Global Creative Lab New York is a growing, influential group at UNIQLO/Fast Retailing whose mission is to elevate the UNIQLO brand by helping the company bring the best possible experiences to the greatest number of people around the world through creativity. This concept is inseparable from LifeWear, the UNIQLO core philosophy of producing the most thoughtful and highest quality apparel for everyone. LifeWear is made for all.

On the day to day, we have a voracious appetite for developing our best thinking, executing ideas at the highest level, and staying connected to the people, art, design, and culture all over the globe. We work on high-profile creative initiatives like fashion collaborations, global brand campaigns, ambassador partnerships, and many other special projects. We also assist our marketing departments with creative services like in-store print materials, motion graphics, social media designs, product design proposals, and many others. No matter the size and scope of the project, we believe that through creative excellence and innovation, we will continue to grow the business and evolve the UNIQLO brand well into the future.

The Position

The Senior Art Director is a visionary, coach, and workhorse in one crucial role. Working directly with the Associate Creative Directors, you will be responsible for bringing high-level ideas to life through thoughtful research, impeccable design, cultural savvy, and clear, persuasive storytelling.

Visionary. As an experienced creative, you are a highly trained problem solver. You know how to take a creative brief and run with it. You ask the right questions, have an efficient creative process, and can easily identify the path to getting the best work. You are in tune with the culture around you and can pull from your experiences to inform original ideas. You have a keen eye for talent, taste, and have worked with the best.

Coach. Your interpersonal skills are outstanding. You are a creative leader, and you have the work and network to show for it. You are highly collaborative—you lead by example and know how to get the best work from those around you. At times, you will be client-facing, so building trust with colleagues through patience, respect, and professionalism are essential. You are humble yet assertive. You are constructive in the face of conflict and productive in the face of urgency.

Workhorse. Above all, you are a maker at heart. You developed your career as a designer so your tools, techniques, and skillset are second nature. You work very fast, efficiently, and with stellar attention to detail. You know when to delegate to others, but also when to step in and take projects over the finish line when needed. You always push for the best creativity, yet are always open to other points-of-view.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to lead and take ownership of a variety of projects under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrates flexibility and patience with colleagues, both internal and external.
• Leads creative concept development through visual research, mockups, and storytelling.
• Leads on-set art direction of photo and video shoots by collaborating with photographers, stylists, creative directors and other members of the creative team.
• Ability to travel for photo shoots and meetings when needed.
• Oversees post-production processes like retouching, video editing, designing layouts and preparing toolkits for global distribution.
• Collaborates in a team environment and is respectful of the company culture.
• Can quickly respond and adapt to creative feedback and requests.
• Embodies a positive mindset and enthusiasm to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
• Highly organized with a high attention to detail.
• Accepts project accountability as a lead creative.
• Flexible to accommodate international timezones on occasion to meet business need.
• Liaise with third party providers and agencies when needed.
• Manages and mentors art directors and designers to help their career path.
• Manages project work streams and deliverables.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience; preferably at a creative agency or in-house brand.
• A diverse portfolio that shows a range of advertising, digital, and print work.
• Expert knowledge of art direction, photography, film, graphic design, typography and the full Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong presentation and communication skills (both written and verbal).

Salary: $80 – $100 per hour

To apply for this position: Apply directly through LinkedIn.

*The offered salary or salary range is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise, and location of the position. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, UNIQLO USA LLC does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law

UNIQLO

Casting Call: Special Ability Background for “Law and Order” Season 23

Job Detail: “Law and Order” Season 23 is currently seeking both union and non-union talent to fill the role of a college student engaged in spray painting on a wall. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a well-known television series. The shoot is scheduled for tomorrow, January 10th, and will take place in Manhattan. It will involve both interior and exterior scenes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portraying a college student who is actively spray painting onto a wall.
• Ability to follow directions from the director and crew.
• Willingness to participate in both interior and exterior shoots.
• Ensuring authenticity in the portrayal of the character and the activity.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in spray painting or graffiti is highly desirable.
• Union or non-union actors are welcome to apply.
• Must be available for the entire day on January 10th for the shoot in Manhattan.
• Professional and punctual.
• Ability to work well under the direction of the film crew.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Compensation: The rate for this role is $218 for an 8-hour day. Additional details regarding compensation for overtime, if necessary, will be provided.

Casting Call: Virtual Caller for “Watch What Happens Live!”

Job Detail: We are seeking enthusiastic and dynamic fans of the Bravo network to participate as virtual callers in the live taping of “Watch What Happens Live!” This is an exciting opportunity to interact with your favorite celebrities and Bravolebrities, ask them questions, and be a part of a lively television audience from the comfort of your own home.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate as a virtual caller during the live taping of the show.
• Engage with the host and guests in a respectful and energetic manner.
• Prepare and ask thoughtful, television-appropriate questions.
• Be available for a pre-show briefing and a technical check to ensure a stable connection.

Requirements:

• Must be a self-identified “Bravoholic” with a passion for Bravo shows and personalities.
• Must have a stable internet connection and the technical capability to use SKYPE for video calling.
• Availability during live show tapings and for any scheduled pre-show preparations.
• Must be comfortable appearing on live television and adhere to the show’s guidelines.

Compensation Details: This is a non-paid opportunity. Virtual callers will be volunteering for the chance to interact with celebrities and gain television experience. Participants will be credited during the broadcast. The primary compensation is the unique experience and the chance to ask questions on a national platform.

Casting Call: Exciting Opportunity to Feature in Major YouTube Video in New York City

Overview: We are thrilled to announce a unique casting call for a major YouTube project featuring an extremely popular YouTuber known for their entertaining and engaging content. This is an extraordinary opportunity for young enthusiasts to be part of a fun and exciting video shoot, playing the popular video game Madden.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a video recording session playing Madden with the YouTuber.
• Interact with the host and possibly engage in light, kid-friendly dialogue or banter.
• Follow the directions of the production crew during the filming process.
• Be available for the entire duration of the shoot (2 hours).

Requirements:

• Age: Children aged 6-8 years old.
• Gender: We are looking for two boys and one girl.
• Ethnicity: Open to all ethnicities, reflecting the diverse community of New York City.
• Interests: Should have a basic understanding of or interest in the Madden video game series.
• Permission: Must have consent from a parent or legal guardian to participate.
• Availability: Must be available on the specified date and time without conflicts.

Compensation: Each participant will be compensated with $100 for their time and contribution to the project.

Casting Call: NYC Based Talent for Renowned Food Chain Advertisement

Job Detail: We are currently casting for a range of dynamic NYC-based talent to feature in an upcoming advertisement campaign for a globally renowned food chain. This is an exceptional opportunity to showcase your skills and personality in a vibrant and energetic advertising project.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform in front of the camera, following the director’s instructions for the advertisement shoot.
• Bring a high level of energy and expression to the role to embody the lively spirit of the brand.
• Be prepared to engage in movement or dance as required by the concept of the ad.
• Collaborate with other cast members and the production team to create a cohesive and entertaining advertisement.

Requirements:

• Must be based in New York City or be able to travel to the location for the shoot.
• Open to expressive dancers, movers, performers, sports players, and anyone who loves to express themselves through movement.
• No specific experience in advertisement is required, but must be comfortable performing in front of a camera.
• All types, genders, shapes, and sizes are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity!
• Please provide a headshot, full body photo, and any relevant sizes.
• Include social media links if available, contact information, and a brief description about yourself.

Compensation Details:

• This is a paid opportunity. Specific compensation details will be provided upon application review.

Casting Call: Children for a Major YouTube Collaboration in New York City

Job Description: We are excited to announce a casting call for a special YouTube video featuring a very well-known YouTuber. This is a unique opportunity for children who are enthusiastic about video games and enjoy being on camera.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in a gaming session, playing Madden with a popular YouTuber.
• Interact naturally and enthusiastically during the game.
• Follow directions from the production team for a smooth filming process.

Requirements:

• Age: Between 6 to 8 years old.
• Gender: 2 boys and 1 girl.
• Ethnicities: Open to all.
• Residents of New York City, preferably in or near the Bronx area.
• Comfortable being on camera and playing video games.
• Parental or guardian consent and supervision required during the event.

Compensation:

• $100 for the 2-hour session.