New York Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

Job Description

WNBC – News 4 New York the NBCUniversal-owned station in New York City, is seeking an Executive Producer. This is a leadership position focusing on knowing and managing well-rounded coverage. This person will help oversee daily editorial decision-making in this fast-paced news market with an emphasis on developing story ideas with anchors, reporters and photographers. The right candidate will focus on winning breaking news and weather, providing depth and context to important stories as well as encouraging engaging and compelling storytelling on multiple platforms.

This is an important role on the news management team. It requires someone with the ability to move between the big picture view and the details of each story.

• Make coverage decision on the day’s top news stories with an emphasis on providing depth on big stories and being aggressive with important breaking news.
• Work with news staff to produce relatable news that has the greatest impact on people’s lives.
• Approve rundowns and newscast scripts.
• Direct and deliver production elements on a deadline.
• Review daily line-up of stories and segments; develop future segments, stories and interviews for all platforms.
• Meet daily with core content managers including digital to review resources, content and coverage plans.
• Oversee breaking news coverage when warranted.
• Manage news staff’s responsibilities to produce digital content.
• Work on special projects as assigned.
• Assist with hiring and scheduling.
• Ensure production resources and expectations are clearly defined and communicated.
• Possess strong news judgment within legal and ethical guidelines.
• Have a strong attention to detail.
• Implement innovative approaches to improve newsroom systems for newsgathering.
• Provide feedback and coaching to newsroom employees.
• Collaborate with Creative Services Department on daily topical promotions for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Assume responsibility for newsroom in the absence of the news director or assistant news director.
• Perform other newsroom supervisory duties as assigned by the News Director and/or General Manager.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, respect and inclusion.
• Aware of diverse cultural differences and sensitive to identifying inclusion opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in key news management role in medium or large market
• Must possess strong journalistic skills, have ability to write and edit broadcast and digital copy
• Creative approach to storytelling and problem solving
• Ability to make priority decisions under deadlines
• Proven strong leadership and management skills required
• Must be self-directed, highly organized and detail oriented
• Must function well in a fast paced, multi-cultural environment
• B.A. degree or equivalent in areas such as Journalism & Communications, or related field
• Able to work a Flexible Schedule and shifts including evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays
• Must be willing to work in New York City
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols in select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Additional Information

NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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NBCUniversal

Chantecaille sets a luxurious standard in the world of modern, botanical skincare and cosmetics. Our obsession with flowers and their amazing natural abilities to heal and work in harmony with the body is at the heart of our passion for skincare. Through ground-breaking scientific advancement, meticulous formulation, and personal commitment, we use beauty as a tool to effect change in the world. By creating purposeful, obsession-worthy beauty products crafted from the purest ingredients, we have raised the bar for the beauty industry. We have created a philanthropy platform that shines a spotlight on global environmental issues and supports conservation efforts around the globe.

CHANTECAILLE is part of the Beiersdorf family since February 2022, alongside La Prairie, complements the brand portfolio in the Selective Brands segment.

We are looking for an Art Director with a strong background in brand strategy, art direction, typography, and creativity. This position will report to the Creative Director and is based in New York City, Soho.

Role’s Description:

• In partnership with the Creative Director, the art Director will concept and execute innovative and beautiful visual concepts, both still and moving image, through to execution for new launches, seasonal themes and existing products that live in the print and digital space; including in-store, social media, DTC and digital/print media and resonate globally.

· Using in-house studio, photographer and sourcing support needs across casting, stylists, props etc., direct and lead photoshoots and video shoots from concept through completion to ensure the level of excellence in all creative work designed and executed, including but not limited to:

· Creative concepts: shoot briefs and designs, on set and photographic/video art direction, timeline management and execution of all assets.

· Supervision of retouching, production, and of all execution for campaign to ensure consistency and cohesiveness.

· Partner with shoot production team members to make sure relevant assets are captured during shoots.

· Participate in Creative briefings, and partner closely with Marketing to understand 360 campaign needs, output and timelines

· Maintain brand strategy, identity, and consistency.

Qualifications:

• College degree in Creative Arts or Graphic Design.

• 5+ years of experience directing photoshoots in luxury or beauty.

• 5+ digital and print graphic design experience in luxury, beauty, e-commerce merchandising.

• Understanding of emerging platforms and new forms of content creation

• Well-versed in SEO best practices and social media trends

• Proficient with InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop

*Candidates can please submit resume and portfolio

Chantecaille is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Chantecaille Beauté

GET READY!!!  Two Sues Casting is excited to cast this!  More Info to follow. Get those headshots and measurements updated. These are SAG roles $703/day. Non union will be considered. Must be local Rochester, NY hire.  Stand Ins for Bel Powell and Nick Robinson are $219/day.  Background roles will follow later. 

Storyline: Turn Me On takes place in a reality where the inconvenience of human emotion has been eradicated by a government-imposed daily vitamin. When a young couple skip their daily dose, they discover love, joy and sex for the first time, but they quickly come to realize they must also handle the emotional baggage that comes with it…

SEEKING:

• DOCTOR – Male or Female, 30’s, all ethnicities and abilities. This pleasantly dry, efficient, perfunctory doctor diagnoses Joy with cancer, then provides her with a quick treatment to eradicate it in just three days – all she has to do is stop taking the government prescribed “vitamins” while the treatment does its work – an idea that rattles Joy to her core… (1 VERY GOOD SCENE)
• OFFICER – Female, 30’s, all ethnicities. This mildly cheerful government official stops in to check on two community members who have not shown up for work in several days. (1 GOOD SCENE)
• WILLIAM’S NEW PARTNER – Female, mid-late 20’s, any ethnicity. Attractive and pleasant, but without any emotional connection to the world around her, she is unfazed when her partner’s ex bursts into her apartment uninvited. (2 LINES, 2 SCENES)
• YOUNG MAN – Male, 20s-30s, all ethnicities and abilities. This friendly, mildly pleasant young man greets a neighbor after moving into his freshly scrubbed new apartment. (3 LINES, 1 SCENE) 
• MAN (SUPPORT ANIMAL ENGINEER) – Male, 30’s-40’s, all ethnicities and abilities. This animal handler provides community members with their emotional support animals – which are rotated weekly to prevent “excessive attachment.” (3 LINES, 1 SCENE)
• CO-WORKER #1 / #2 – Male or Female, late 20’s – mid 30’s, all ethnicities and abilities. These pleasantly mild employees at the community “welcome center,” they quietly share their concerns about a colleague who is working far below her usual levels. They contemplate firing the employee before deciding that perhaps offering her a vacation might be a better step to boost her morale. (2 ROLES – 1 SHORT SCENE EACH)
• CO-WORKER – Male or female, early 30’s, all ethnicities and abilities. Pleasantly detached, this employee at the community “welcome center” notices a colleague acting out of sorts and pauses to ask if she is content. (1 LINE, 1 SCENE)
• MAN ON STREET – Male, 20s – 30s, all ethnicities and abilities. This pedestrian’s path is blocked by a fellow commuter – so he pleasantly asks her to step aside. (1 LINE, 1 SCENE)
• MALE NEIGHBOR – Male, 20s-30s, all ethnicities and abilities. After hearing loud noises and raised voices, he pokes his head out into the apartment hallway to see what the commotion is about. He asks the routine question – if they are “content.” (1 LINE, 1 SCENE)
• OFFICER AT WELCOME CENTER – Female, late 20’s-30’s, all ethnicities. When this government official discovers two community members trespassing in a restricted area, she grabs the leader and injects her with a sedative… (1 LINE, 1 SCENE)
• OFFICER AT DOOR – Female, 30’s, all ethnicities. In pursuit of a community member on the run, this officer demands that the offending parties open their apartment door immediately and accept “immediate termination.” However, after breaking down the front door, she finds the apartment empty, and a search ensues… (1 O/C LINE, 5 SHORT SCENES)
• BABY BETH 3-6 months old

History Channel TV Series Open Casting Call

Casting Principal and Supporting roles for the History Channel.  Must be NY local hire. 

Shooting now through December 23rd

Seeking:

• Looking for non-union (or Ficore) Males, White, ages 30-60 for various roles. 

Part of News Corp, The Sun is a global publisher and one of the biggest news brands in the UK.

Our young, talented, and diverse team publishes the best coverage of news, sport, TV, showbiz, and lifestyle.

In early 2020 we launched a US edition, building the team from 20 to 100 staffers in the past two years, surpassing all revenue and traffic targets to become one of the fastest-growing news sites in the US.

We are now looking for a YouTube Video Producer to support our ongoing expansion.

The role is freelance to start on a Monday to Friday schedule, with a view to making the position a staff role in the near future.

We are looking for a passionate and driven candidate to create and curate video content for the US Sun’s YouTube channel.

Your day-to-day duties will include everything from sourcing, editing and scripting video for the platform in a fast paced environment. There will also be an opportunity to create YouTube original content too.

A deep understanding of YouTube – what works and what doesn’t – is essential. Experience curating and managing a YouTube channel is preferred.

This fast-paced role is based in New York and will require some evening and weekend work as you lead the quick and clickable distribution of the site’s digital content.

Key accountabilities:

• Produce, present and edit videos on a daily basis for the US Sun’s YouTube channel

• Scripting experience for explainers

• Work to strict deadlines with high output expectations

• Passionate and driven individual who can act as a team player

• Remain calm under pressure and deliver work at a consistently high standard

• Self- starter, organised an effective problem solver

• Bursting with new ideas and ways to tell a story

Key skills and experiences:

• Presenting and producing

• Ability to script explainer and SEO packages

• Expert level Premier skills

• Graphics expertise is preferable

• Proven ability to work under pressure in breaking news situations

• Deep understanding of YouTube

• Experience covering politics

• Ability to shoot and edit

• Unflappable under pressure and delivers work at a consistently high standard

• Proactive and displays a willingness to take on any task

• Positive attitude and good team player

• Takes initiative in order to achieve desired results

• Can demonstrate an understanding of the The US Sun brand

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

The US Sun

Part of News Corp, The Sun is a global publisher and one of the biggest news brands in the UK. Our talented and diverse team publishes the best coverage of showbiz, news, sport, reality TV, personal finance and lifestyle.

In early 2020 we launched a digital US edition and have quickly grown the business into a 100+ person operation, and one of the fastest-growing news sites in America.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic entertainment or showbiz reporter who specializes or wants to specialize in TV shows, and has a deep understanding of the TV landscape, from Teen Mom to the Kardashians and every star in between. The role will require the staffer to work on original content every day – we are not a website that aggregates.

The ideal candidate would be on the West Coast and would work 2 pm until 10 pm, Monday to Friday, although exceptional candidates from elsewhere will be considered.

The job is freelance to start but will likely turn into a staff position.

Key responsibilities:

• Watch live TV shows daily and identify stories that will drive traffic
• Work with editors to turn around copy quickly and accurately, mindful of legal issues
• Work with video and picture desks to create content efficiently
• Produce posts in WordPress

Key Skills and Experience:

• Broad knowledge of tabloid subjects, including A-list celebrities and reality stars
• Passion for writing about TV, including morning talk shows, evening game shows and soap operas
• An instinct for how to ‘sell’ a digital story to get maximum impact on The Sun’s platforms and also on social media
• Excellent, fast writing and basic editing skills
• The ability to write in a concise and entertaining way in keeping with The Sun’s style
• Familiarity with best SEO practices
• Ability to work as part of a team in a constantly adapting working environment that is always striving to find new ways of telling news stories
• Ambition to progress and make the most of opportunities that present themselves
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends

Equal Opportunities: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

The US Sun

Description

• Supports the team in conceptualizing and executing strong, forward thinking, 360 degree brand relevant PR strategies to drive business growth, build brand equity, generate consistent brand exposure, and optimize storytelling
• Support the day-to-day operations of Influencer relations and VIP programs. Tasks may include ordering product, developing communications collateral, VIP list creation, oversee giftings and reporting, and supporting general event logistics.
• Support influencer relations by curating talent, creative briefing, negotiating contracts, facilitating product orders, reviewing content and reporting on results.
• Work closely with cross-functional partners to develop influencer campaign briefs and updating cross functional teams throughout the process.
• Support execution for general PR activations including seasonal stylist previews, influencer and press events, live shopping segments, etc.
• Support seasonal budget tracking.
• Create hindsight’s for various brand launches and initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, external agencies, and vendors to support and execute communications and events plans.
• Innovate and advocate for new ways to expand our VIP & Influencer marketing initiatives by remaining current on industry trends, up-and-coming celebrities, influencers, etc.
• Highly motivated and committed with a can-do attitude – thrives on the demands of a busy work environment with enthusiasm, high energy, and a determination to deliver top tier results
• Able to manage a myriad of demands, deadlines, and personalities
• Effectively manages completion of tasks with high standard
• Creatively attuned and able to generate new ideas consistently that are in line with brand aesthetic
• Time management – punctual and reliable, detail oriented, able to confidently multi-task and manage others to perform multiple duties to the required deadlines

Qualifications

• Strategy driven
• Results oriented
• Detail oriented
• Forward thinking PR approach with best-in-class digital capabilities
• Collaborative and team oriented
• Creative thinker
• Organized
• Resourceful
• Performs with speed and efficiency
• Creative problem solver
• Excellent manager of people, time, and a myriad of personalities and deadlines
• Strong writing skills
• Experience in Influencer & VIP relations
• Familiar with the fashion and entertainment industry
• Tapped into trends in social media/digitally-savvy

As required by the City of New York, all new hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered employment, your offer will be conditional upon you meeting this requirement by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by the company.

An equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

Victoria’s Secret

Purpose of role

As a member of the Barbarian Creative department you will influence changes in consumer behavior through ideas, creativity and the use of interactive media. You will make a difference to digital communications, marketing, advertising and inspire the best global brands.

You will lead the Copywriting team to produce concepts and copy that make a difference to consumers’ behavior and to our client’s brands through ideas, creativity and language. You will provide leadership for Barbarian’s brands, review the work of other ACD’s and Copywriters to ensure the quality of copy and content. You will understand a brand’s look and feel to establish TOV, art direction, style and tone of communication. You will work on projects across several growth clients. You will have line management responsibilities for junior members of the copy department.

Contributing to Barbarian’s Creative values: Innovation, Service, Craft and Thought; you will be excited about being part of our success. You will thrive when faced with new challenges and will constantly strive to improve the way things are done for our clients.

This role reports directly to the CCO.

Benefits of Working at Barbarian:

At Barbarian, we consider our people to be our greatest asset. We have benefits and policies in place to create an inclusive and inspiring environment.

• Unlimited PTO
• Mental health support
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive Parental Leave that gives you time to bond with your family.
• Flexible work set-up, remote and hybrid working is available and encouraged.
• $250 stipend to outfit your remote working space.
• 401k matching, 50% up to the first 3%
• 3% certification, which means we promote and pay everyone equally
• $5,000 employee referral bonus
• Financial incentive for new business introductions

Deliverables (criteria by which success can be measured)

• Deliver and inspire award-winning work from both yourself and others who work with you, influencing where appropriate a dramatic change through ideas, creativity and the use of interactive media.
• Consistently deliver a number of successful solutions and high-quality work to clients on time.
• High level internal and external client satisfaction.
• High level of team satisfaction.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Learn new skills and stay abreast of technical and digital design developments and successfully apply these to work practices to help improve processes and procedures.
• Participate in a number of pitches.

Key technical competencies

Creative briefs

Can contribute to development of a well-defined creative brief and any additional briefing documents. Listens and responds to a brief, understanding where/if there are gaps; knows what questions to ask during the briefing session in order to act upon it, and understands how to respond to a brief.

Idea generation

Leads by example to inspire colleagues to create world-class, innovative ideas that deliver successful solutions. Plays an active role in brainstorming or idea generation with all members of Creative team to conceptualize world-class, innovative ideas that deliver successful solutions. Clearly communicates ideas and thoughts.

Copywriting craft skills

Writes compelling, beautifully constructed copy for a variety of clients and audiences, and across a variety of media. Even under pressure and while delivering multiple projects, never compromises quality. Able to write with speed, consistency, accuracy and creative flair. Able to respond positively to feedback from client and re-draft copy (while retaining its impact) to meet their comments. Demonstrates excellent grammar and spelling skills, with minimal amends from proofreading. Signs off copy written by team members. Ensures execution and delivery of high-quality work to clients that is on time and on budget.

Scriptwriting and storyboarding

Able to write scripts for film, animation or moving image content or concepts, and work with designers to produce clear storyboards that communicate an idea. Able to craft voiceover scripts that are fluid, natural. Able to write casting briefs and input into the casting of voiceover or film talent. Able to attend recording sessions and guide voiceover talent on style, amending scripts on the fly if necessary. Able to help designers direct shoots.

Style guide creation and adherence

Able to interpret and follow brand and tone of voice guidelines. If none exist, able to request right information from team in order to receive guidance on tone of voice. Also able to guide both team and client on tone of voice if feedback received directly contradicts guidelines.

New business development

Contributes to ideas and creative work for pitches as well as helping craft copy for any presentations or documents.

Barbarian Creative Competencies

Innovation

Displays an enthusiasm for creating pioneering ideas and is excited by the challenge of moving in new (and potentially more difficult) creative directions. Able to understand the value of analyzing what has worked in the past and applying these learnings to future thinking.

Service

Able to balance specific client demands with project realities and can reliably close the loop on all open issues in a timely manner. Has a strong sense of personal responsibility for their work and that of their teammates and will proactively provide assistance (no matter the situation) to ensure delivery of highest quality work within required timeframes.

Craft

Possesses a strong bias to action and is able to consistently deliver high quality work within required timeframes. Goes the extra mile to ensure deliverables meet the highest standards and strives for creative perfection. Is positive, upbeat and committed to their working life and makes a positive contribution to team morale.

Thought

Has the ability to think issues through before acting and knows when to escalate. Possesses strong listening skills and asks open-ended questions to ensure full understanding. Able to present information effectively via multiple channels and is at ease presenting ideas or solutions in team meetings or the occasional larger group setting.

Qualifications and experience

• Proven experience working as a Creative Director Copy.
• A successful track record of copywriting and concepting, including experience in the digital channel.
• Experience working in a creative/agency environment is advantageous.
• A degree, or similar, in English Language, Advertising Communication or another writing-related course preferred.
• Wide experience of writing scripts for video/film/radio/animation, casting and attending recordings; as well as experience in, and enthusiasm for, a broad range of online or offline copy; including, ad campaigns, HTML/rich media emails, online campaigns, social media content, microsites, websites or mobile.
• Experience of nurturing and growing client relationships.
• Experience contributing to new business development and working with Art teams on new business pitches.
• Exceptional information presentation (visual and written) experience.
• Demonstrated success leading collaborative multi-functional teams, including Project Management, Copywriting and Concepting.
• Considerable experience of European and or Global projects.
• A strong track record in large-scale project planning, including accurate estimation of costs and timing, with limited overruns.
• Extensive experience with all the relevant software packages and hardware, and a working knowledge of emerging platforms.

Barbarian is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We strongly support diversity in the workforce.

Barbarian

Please read instructions below for application details!!

About Sequence:

Sequence is an award-winning, boutique events agency specializing in production, strategic planning, and design. We work with a mix of corporate, media, entertainment, finance, and non-profit clientele and events to produce in-person, hybrid, and virtual galas, launches, conferences, awards shows and beyond. Sequence is headquartered in New York, NY and executes events worldwide. We have been named a Top 50 Event Agency by Special Events Magazine, a Top Virtual Event Solution by BizBash, and a Great Place to Work by Great Place to Work US.

For more information, please visit www.Sequence-Events.com.

About the Position:

• Responsible for project execution according to agency standards within established budgets and timeframes
• Utilize agency tools in conveying all necessary information)
• Successfully participate in the management of project financials
• Establish effective relationships across agency multi-disciplinary teams
• Utilize Sequence resources appropriately and efficiently
• Mentor and manage more junior team members including temporary event staff
• Prepare reports for management and clients, detailing program specifics
• Assist in budget and invoice management
• Work on-site at events & online for virtual endeavors
• Run small projects under the leadership of Senior Producer / Executive leadership
• Contribute to sub-facets of larger initiatives / running independently as part of the team
• Coordinate and manage planning for a wide variety of clients and events
• Source and manage venues and vendors
• Coordinate timelines, schedules and logistics
• Oversee attendee and sponsorship management
• Manage project teams, contractors and event staff
• Create and own necessary production documents
• Develop and maintain budgets
• Sponsor/partner outreach and management
• Liaise with clients and help enhance relationships
• Develop and manage proposals for prospective clients
• Be the most organized person you know
• Participate in creative brainstorms to generate ideas for clients
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Embody agency values

About You:

• 3-4 years of planning/project management experience (agency experience a plus)
• Positive can-do attitude, with no task too big or too small
• Creative, tactical, a problem-solver and a self-starter
• Strong communication skills – both written and oral
• Comfortable working in a team environment, both taking and giving direction
• Hard working, and recognize this business does not have set hours
• Willing to travel
• Incredibly resourceful
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (other computer programming and creative editing software is a plus)
• Excellent computer (Mac preferred) and internet research skills
• Detail oriented and extremely organized
• Ability to successfully multi-task, and take full ownership of small projects

Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401k, flexible vacation, and a really fun group of people to hang out with every day!

Contact Instructions:

Please submit the following in an email to [email protected] with the subject line: “Associate Producer”

• Cover letter that includes something unique about you and why you want to work at Sequence.
• Portfolio or examples of work (if applicable, not mandatory!)
• An up-to-date resume
• Salary requirements
• Potential start date

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE!

Sequence is an equal opportunity employer; we strongly value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Sequence Events

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Barrows has a singular focus: to move retail forward. What started nearly 30 years ago in South Africa has grown into a global enterprise with 700+ employees operating across 3 continents.

We’re a group of designers, thinkers, makers, and innovators, united in our obsession with improving how people shop and interact with brands. We are an entrepreneurial, people-first company where every team member possesses the ability to carve their own path.

Our client roster is as diverse as it is exciting, including AB InBev, Unilever, Ford Motors, Reckitt, and General Mills, among others. As the worlds of digital and physical retail continue to merge, we work tirelessly to answer one question: what’s next?

THE ROLE

Barrows is seeking an Art Director with a passion for retail and shopper experiences to develop high-impact ideas for global brands across a range of industries. You will partner with the strategy team to develop shopper marketing concepts and graphic designs for integrated shopper marketing programs and experiential retail designs. A deep understanding of activating in these channels will be critical to success. You will work closely with creative and strategy leadership to unlock big ideas that engage shopping audiences and produce compelling content that supports our clients’ stories. You will lead other members of the creative team, see projects through from start to finish, and sell creative concepts to clients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own projects to completion with minimal direction and oversight
• Support in the development and execution of creative concepts and projects
• Generate exploratory mood boards by gathering literature and internet references
• Work quickly, independently, and with a can-do attitude
• Define and drive overall aesthetics for project
• Lead creative ideation and brainstorms
• Know and understand client businesses and Barrows retail strategy
• Liaise with lead creative/strategist and account team to ensure project flow
• Liaise with production on pricing, edits, and printing
• Solid technical skills and excellent sense of aesthetics
• Proven track record of delivering outstanding creative
• Lead and influence team to direct their work
• Formulate and articulate creative vision to team and to clients
• Follow process
• Exhibit expertise in local retail market, convergence of digital and physical worlds, and provide creative and design recommendations that adhere to these spaces
• May supervise graphic designers

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field
• 6-8 years of experience
• Portfolio of prior professional work (shopper is a must)
• Solid understanding of FMCG shopper marketing
• Shopper activation experience preferred
• Elevated understanding of the retail trade environment, including omnichannel and physical/digital retail integrations
• Experience presenting and successfully selling creative concepts; articulate creative vision to both team and clients
• Proven experience in creating standout creative work
• Knowledge of Barrows ways of working
• Understanding of pricing in execution of creative concepts
• Ability to drive client solutions through ambiguity
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Lead and influence team to direct their work
• Copywriting skills preferred

Barrows