New York Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Northern Lights is currently seeking a highly motivated Assistant Video Editor to work within our post-production team. Duties would include ingesting footage, media management, project setup, preparing final deliverables, and editing content. You must have thorough experience with preps and finishing workflow for trailers/promo work (including TV/digital and social work) and be able to handle a fast-paced environment while remaining self-disciplined. You must be able to work in the office 5 days a week.

• Intermediate to Advanced level in both Premier and Avid

• Deep understanding of codecs, exporting, transcoding and converting video files

• Collaborate with Editors and Producers to create content that meets strict creative and technical standards

• Excel in “finishing a video” (balancing audio, color correcting, fine tuning cuts, etc.)

• Ability to edit quickly, efficiently and integrate notes on the fly

• He/She must be able to multi-task, be personable with editors and producers, take direction, and work on deadlines.

• Load and sequence footage for editors as needed

• Convert camera raw files for editing

• Conduct footage searches

• Work alongside editors and be able to step into a job and address revisions under their guidance

• Prep edit projects for finishing – this includes prepping for conform, audio mix, and color correct

• Fully knowledgeable in file compression software – compress, post, and create links for review

• Logging and archiving experience is a plus

• Familiar with deliverables required for trailer workflow

• Well versed in delivery assets that accompany such marketing campaigns

• Digital security must be followed to industry standards

Salary range: $50,000 to $70,000 based on experience with a competitive benefits package.

Northern Lights

NOW CASTING!
Tri-state area travel duos/pairs for an all paid domestic vacation next month from May 7-14th!

We are casting for a: Real diverse pair of friends, partners, or relatives from New York (one duo), to travel to a SURPRISE domestic destination unknown to them on Sunday May 7th, and will fill with us 5 days, through Sunday May 14th. Two days will be off and free. This will be filmed for a series for a National brand/digital platform.

Ideally you must be personable, interesting, comfortable on camera, and enjoy traveling!

DETAILS: You and your partner will travel to a surprise US location of our choice, to be filmed for a National brand.

All ages and backgrounds welcome to apply!

Tri-state area residents ONLY!

Filming + travel dates: Sunday May 7-14th

Each person will be paid $500/day + all travel expenses covered.

CASTING
Music Video Shoot

• Male and female models needed

Friday, April 28th

Call time: TBA

Location: NY, NY

Compensated

#gwciseeking:

• People to portray Chinatown Visitors for the seventh season of the Showtime series BILLIONS.
• Seeking people from the NYC-Chinese Community.
  – PAID GIG
  – Filming in NYC area
  – Covid Testing takes place in Brooklyn and is required.
  – Must be able to provide valid identification to fill out a Federal I9 form and be paid.
  – Must be at least 18 yrs of age.

#gwciseeking:

• Female models to portray Beautiful Receptionists for the seventh season of the Showtime series BILLIONS.
  – PAID GIG: $250/8hrs
  – Filming in NYC area
  – Covid Testing takes place in Brooklyn and is required.
  – Must be at least 18 yrs of age.

Seeking:

• Talent 70 years plus for a retirement commercial.
• Male and female.
• African American, Asian and Hispanic.
• Pay $800. 

BuzzFeed is looking for:

• Contestants to compete in a fun challenge for our TikTok Live series Dumb Little Challenges

Shoot Date: 4/20/2023

Covid Test Date: 4/20/2023

Location: NYC

PAID OPPORTUNITY

CASTING NOTICE -Kraft Foods
Families w/kids and/or Individuals

PROJECT NAME: TOGETHER PRINT

21, APRIL, 2023

Client: Kraft Foods

Submissions Due:  26, April, 2023

Callback Date: 28, APRIL, 2023 Time TBD

Shoot Date: 16 & 17, MAY, 2023

Session: One Half Day up to 8 Hours

Shoot Location: Buffalo, NY

Usage Market: Worldwide

Media: Digital, Social, Paid Social Media (NO Broadcast) Print: (NO billboard or OOH)

Duration: 1 YEAR from date of first insertion no later than Oct 1, 2023 w/ option to renew.

CASTING DETAILS

Description: 3 separate images of 3 different families preparing and enjoying food!

• Parents: 25-45 years old, Ethnicities: All
• Kids: 4-12 years old, Ethnicities: All
• Grandparents: 55-75 years old, Gender,  Ethnicities: All

Notes: Looking for … Comp Card or Current Headshot, Current Selfie, Family Photo

Fee Adults: Session $450 5 hr Half Day ($45/hr), Usage Fee $1,500

Travel Fee $250. Fitting Fee $50/hr. (renewal option)

Fee Kid: Session $300 5 hr Half Day ($30/hr), Usage Fee $1,000

Travel Fee $250.Fitting Fee $50/hr.  (renewal option)

The Art Director will be the lead for our in-house studio photography and evolve the creativity and projection of the floral, plant, food, and gift brands we create and oversee. This role will be responsible for a small team of stylists and cross functional partners, such as photographers and retouching. The ability to plan, concept direction and manage tight deadlines and large volumes is a must. The scope of work is photography and photo production, and draws heavily on strong visual acumen, problem solving, conceptual thinking, plus deeply collaborative communication skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain and evolve on-brand creative from initial concept through creative reviews and dailies
• Ensure all work visually supports the cohesive creative projection of each season
• Support leadership in creative exploration of test ideas
• Collaborate with cross functional teams from Merchants to Product Development to produce
  on-brand and on-brief photography
• Deliver a highly creative level of art direction for all projects by established deadlines
• Create and present forward thinking but on-brand seasonal set development/mood boards. Be able to persuade teams and present detailed ideas in collaborative way.
• Oversee on-set art direction and maintain cohesive style guide for all photographers internal and external.
• Create retouching ziflows and approve all retouching
• Partner closely with leadership to support and roll-out seasonal directions and ancillary campaigns
• We are a learning focused creative team: as a leader you will be required to coach and develop overall junior creative team, giving opportunities to learn and hone new skills
• Lead and empower team through roadblocks and unexpected problems
• Manage and hire freelancers for internal/external shoots and videos when necessary
• Stays relevant creatively & technologically by owning patterning and researching current
  design/industry photography trends. Present seasonally new and refreshed directions
• Cross functional partnership and collaboration are a large part of this role

QUALIFICATIONS

This is a fast-paced industry that requires agility, resourcefulness, resilience and personal initiative. This is not a job for passive participants. All members of the team are expected to embody this ethic.

CREATIVE:

• Excellent creative and conceptual thinker
• Ability to manage a small photography studio at different skill levels
• Ability to manage multiple projects at various stages and meet deadlines
• Highly organized with extreme attention to detail
• Strives to make each project exceed expectations
• Self-motivated and independent thinker
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
• Understands the brands and have a high creative taste level
• Must be flexible and able to work with challenging/vocal personalities
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Willingness to work late when deadlines dictate
• Expert knowledge of ecommerce and direct marketing/emarketing best practices
• Expert knowledge in ecommerce photography
• Positive, collaborative, inclusive and flexible team member

Enterprise wide:

• Ability to multitask, handle pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment without a lot of direction or oversight
• Self-starter with strong work ethic and a can-do attitude
• Excellent planning and organizational skills and techniques
• Communicate effectively among peers and senior management
• Ability to influence, build relationships, understand organizational complexities and manage conflict
• A balance of art & science – ability to think creatively & strategically, with strong business mindset
• A Problem-Solving mindset and willingness to challenge the established norms
• Comfortable with using data throughout aspects of the role, turning consumer and social insights into strategic thinking
• Passion for big iconic brands and desire to leave a mark
• Know your stuff – bring the capacity to ask meaningful questions and challenges, access data and cull it into sharp insights that justify great decisions and work
• Understanding of peak time periods, and working some weekends and off-hours during peak periods is a must.

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC.

If watching design shows gives you goosebumps or the warm fuzzies and you get tickled pink over creating compelling stories with colorful visuals, we may have your new nirvana. We’re looking for an inspired and oh-so-creative full-time Senior Art Director to join their team. Our client is a national interior design resource and retailer of floor products. They use cutting-edge art technology to push the envelope in design excellence.

Our ideal Senior Art Director is a team leader who will push the boundaries of traditional retail online shopping to take our client to the next chapter by creating compelling stories and solidifying its strong brand. As one of the key creative leaders in charge of the brand identity and aesthetic, the Senior Art Director will be responsible for generating innovative visuals across all mediums: campaign development, graphic design, photography, branding, UI/UX + web, package design, 3D/CGI, and motion. We expect nothing less than an impeccable eye with an incredibly high aesthetic for out-of-this-world awesome concepts and visuals. You will meet functional standards across all media, and lead and inspire the team to push creative boundaries.

The senior Art Director MUST have experience working in the space of interiors – homes, decor, or design for architecture or interior design.

This role reports to the VP, Brand Creative Director, and partners closely with copywriters, designers, photographers, and videographers, as well as other departments across marketing, e-commerce, sales teams, and product development. You will mentor and manage a multi-disciplined team. If you think you have the right stuff to join this odyssey of imagination, apply today.

As a Sr. Art Director in this position, you can expect to:

• Create innovative concepts across a range of mediums including integrated campaigns, web design/digital, social media, traditional advertising, and design
• Develop and present bi-weekly visual content creation briefs for new product launches including guidelines for photography, graphic design, and motion, both independently and in collaboration with copywriting partners and the Creative Director
• Lead and mentor a team of Jr. Art Directors and 3D Artists, assist in their development and training, provide constructive feedback, and direct them to develop solutions that push the boundaries of creativity while fulfilling strategic requirements
• Develop, guide, and maintain visual brand guidelines throughout all graphic assets
• Present a comprehensive vision for projects to Creative Director before presenting it to the broader team
• Art direct, plan and execute campaign photo and video shoots
• Partner and collaborate with on-staff creatives and freelance resources to create assets across our brand ecosystem
• Oversee and execute as necessary creative from concept to pre-production through to final creative QC & asset delivery

We are looking for a Sr. Art Director must have the requirements/skills below:

• 7+ years of experience as an Art Director in ad agencies and/or in-house environment
• MUST have experience working in the space of interiors – homes, decor, design for architecture, interior design
• A great team leader and mentor ( able to manage a team of five)
• Excellent communication skills
• Impeccable eye for detail
• An ability to meet hard deadlines and manage multiple projects while maintaining high-quality standards
• Worked independently or with limited guidance when necessary
• A background in interior design, furniture or home goods brands is a big plus
• Extensive abilities across the Adobe Creative Suite of products and Figma
• Skilled to work in a fast-paced environment

This is an onsite, full-time opportunity in the Valley Stream, NY area. Shuttle transportation is available from the train station. Salary: $115K annually. 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.

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