Pennsylvania Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

REAL Bartender needed as Featured Extra in Dive Bar scene on “American Rust” starring Jeff Daniels next Friday, January 20th!

Male or Female ages 18+

*MUST NOT HAVE BEEN SEEN ON CAMERA FOR THIS SHOW ALREADY

Filming in the East End area of Pittsburgh. Approx. 830am calltime and typical 12-14 hours. Pays $200 for the first 12 hours then overtime.

The Director is picture picking this role so please make sure your picture is clear, in good-lighting with no filters, hats or sunglasses.

Casting: Diverse Male Actor 18-22

Needed for Transportation commercial campaign shooting in Pittsburgh or Philadelphia (whichever city is closer to the actor who is cast). 

MUST BE PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENT

This non-union job could involve radio, video and print, all or some of these usages, so it would be a great job for talent cast!

18-22 year old male, (black, hispanic/latinx, bi-racial or ethnically ambigous).

Company Description

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact – The work you do here matters to millions.
• Growth – Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
• Diversity & Inclusion – Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits – We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy (OACCE) closes the gap in access to quality cultural experiences and creative expression through the support and promotion of arts, culture and the creative industries; connects Philadelphians to enriching, arts-infused experiences; links local artists and cultural organizations to resources and opportunities; and preserves the City’s public art assets.

Job Description

OACCE seeks a full-time Assistant Public Art Director who will assist and support the Public Art Director and the Chief Cultural Officer on various initiatives within the City of Philadelphia’s Public Art program such as the commissioning of permanent public art projects, and developing programs centered around the City’s public art collection. The City of Philadelphia’s public art collection is one of the City’s greatest assets. Located in indoor and outdoor spaces throughout every neighborhood in the city, Philadelphia’s public art reflects its rich history, diverse communities, and long-standing commitment to the arts. The Assistant Public Art Director is critical in the process to administer the Percent for Art Ordinance, section 16-103 of the Philadelphia Code, and ensuring that Philadelphia’s public art commissions reflect the diversity of Philadelphia’s residents and visitors and its rich cultural landscape.

Work-Life

Working hours are generally 37.5 hours per week. Our team is currently hybrid, working three days from home and two days in the office. Staff can opt to work in the office each day if desired. Hybrid work is contingent on MDO guidance and policies.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Percent for Art Program – Assist with managing all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the City’s Percent for Art Program and coordinate with Percent for Art Project Managers on all tasks to facilitate successful, site specific public art projects at City owned sites, including drafting the Call for Artists, managing communications with project committees and partner organizations, communicating with artists, and coordinating with various City operating departments. Speak at public meetings or workshops, both in-person and virtual, to share information about the Percent for Art Program and about specific public art opportunities with Philadelphia’s diverse communities.
• Special Projects –Assist with managing special public art projects as assigned to OACCE such as commissioning of public artworks, exhibits and other projects outside of the Percent for Art program as assigned.
• Conservation and Collection Management – Assist the Public Art Director on the conservation, restoration and collection management of the City of Philadelphia’s 1000+ works of public art. Assist with updating and maintaining the City’s database of public artworks. Coordinate and manage the work of outside conservators who provide conservation and maintenance services to the city.
• Donation Management – Assist the Public Art Director on administering the policies and processes related to proposed donations of public art, memorials, and monuments to the City of Philadelphia and guide potential donors through the public art donation process for placing art on public property.
• Communications – Assist the Public Art Director and the Community Engagement & Communications Manager on fostering the relationship between Philadelphians and the City’s public art collection through public engagement and communications efforts.
• Administration – Generate documents for meetings, internal and external communications, and reports for all Public Art related functions. Assist with creating templates and tools to enhance administrative and project management efficiency across projects.
• Data Management – Maintain and update project notes and program files, track metrics and performance measures related to Public Art on a timely and consistent basis for internal and external reporting. Update and manage all data tracking excel spreadsheets for the Public Art program.
• Complete other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with arts related project management and organizing projects with many stakeholders and partners,
• Passionate about public engagement and comfortable with public speaking and managing public discourse in diverse communities,
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, self motivated and creative,
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and digital),
• Experience with leading and organizing meetings with diverse communities or in urban settings,
• High level of Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint,
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus,
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools such as Mailchimp, Canva, and WordPress,
• Familiarity with form builders or survey tools such as Cognito, Survey Monkey, Submittable, Google Forms,
• Proactive, self-directed, teachable, and show an enthusiasm to take on new projects,
• Ability to multi-task and monitor multiple projects simultaneously,
• Ability to effectively work under pressure to meet deadlines,
• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Qualifications

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent educational experience is required. Experience with community outreach and engagement is a plus. Knowledge of Philadelphia arts and culture sector is a plus. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in arts administration, arts-related project management, arts education, or other related public facing work.

Additional Information

DEADLINE TO APPLY: January 20, 2023. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, 3 samples of arts related projects you have managed, and 2 writing samples (1 page each) to [email protected] with Email Subject “Assistant Public Art Director.” Phone calls will not be accepted.

Salary Range: $70,000 – $80,000

Did you know?

• We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer
• 25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available
• The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Please note that effective September 1, 2021 the City of Philadelphia is requiring all new employees to present proof of vaccination against COVID-19.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to [email protected].

For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: https://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx
City of Philadelphia

Barrington James is a global and award-winning Life Science & Pharmaceutical recruitment firm, supporting clients across the entire drug development process in sourcing rare and top quality candidates.

Are you looking for your next opportunity?

We’ve got a great sales training agency who are looking for a Art Director to join their Creative team!

Here is a brief overview of the company and role:

This is a great opportunity for you to enhance your Creative skillset as they are a digitally forward agency. They work across a wide range of innovative services including Biotech, Pharmaceutical and Life science training. This agency has their own unique culture of success and creativity; they pride themselves on fostering a truly unique agency. Here’s more info on the agency and role:

• Established agency around 45-50 people.
• Video and Production team inhouse so opportunity to work.
• Very good culture as they’re a very family run business with great staff retention plus opportunity for growth.
• We’ve placed with them so we can discuss our first hand feedback on the culture and opportunities there.
• Working in some really interesting deliverables such as AI chatbots, virtual reality, video lectures, sales aids, L&D for C-Suite level among others.
• Good benefits available with 401k, between 30-35 PTO and brilliant healthcare package!
• Variety of therapy areas – they work in 20-25 different areas from oncology to women’s health and gene therapy so plenty of variety.
• Hybrid situation but flexible for the right candidate, they have a fantastic creative team.
• The right candidate would have worked for and have extensive knowledge in Pharmaceutical Advertising.

If you feel you would be suitable for this role, please apply or reach out to me!

Contact information:

– 646 415 8221

– [email protected]

Barrington James

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.

NBCUniversal Local is NBCUniversal’s local media division that delivers English and Spanish-speakers and bilingual audiences in 31 U.S. markets and Puerto Rico, the very best in local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment across any platform and screen. NBCUniversal Local is comprised of three individual media groups including the NBC Owned Television Stations, the NBC Sports Regional Networks and the Telemundo Station Group. The division is also home to multicast networks NBCLX, COZI TV and TeleXitos, the regional cable news network NECN, as well as NBC Spot On, an advanced video advertising business designed for local/regional CTV and OTT advertisers and several in-house companies including production company LXTV, marketing and promotions company Skycastle, its out-of-home business NBC Everywhere, and the Arthouse, a graphics design group. With seven regional sports networks and 42 NBC and Telemundo stations serving 38 percent of U.S. homes, NBCUniversal Local is the only network-owned local media division that is home to the largest bilingual local newsrooms within the country’s top 10 TV markets. NBCUniversal Local’s stations and networks serve diverse audiences and communities across linear, streaming, OTT, digital web, mobile and audio, and cable platforms and work together to keep local audiences informed anytime and anywhere. For more information, visit NBCUniversal.com.

Job Description

• Content Producers work closely with assignment editors, reporters, and anchors to produce, write, edit and gather content on all WCAU platforms.
• Must be able to line produce newscasts.
• Must understand the station mission and priorities.
• Must be knowledgeable on daily news events, aware of past events, and understand news in the Philadelphia market.
• Producers will be responsible for the overall newscast and coverage of assigned stories on all platforms throughout the day, including but not limited to Out-of-Home, web, and broadcast.
• The incumbent is expected to be a key communicator in the newsroom, talking with each person who will participate or provide content for that newscast.
• Will collaborate with managers, digital team, and assignment desk to deliver complete local news coverage that is fair and accurate.
• Will be a key contributor for story ideas, participate in daily coverage decisions and be a leader during editorial meetings.
• Will write news scripts and edit video clips.
• Must be able to produce under heavy deadline pressure without compromising credibility.
• 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 if Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal worksite.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Willingness to join AFTRA as this position may be covered by the AFTRA collective bargaining agreement
• Experience line producing newscasts
• Experience editing content on a desktop editing system
• Ability to make priority decisions under deadline
• Strong ability to deliver news as it develops on all current and future platforms
• Team player mentality

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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations in the US by calling 1-818-777-4107 and in the UK by calling +44 2036185726.
NBCUniversal

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.

NBCUniversal Local is NBCUniversal’s local media division that delivers English and Spanish-speakers and bilingual audiences in 31 U.S. markets and Puerto Rico, the very best in local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment across any platform and screen. NBCUniversal Local is comprised of three individual media groups including the NBC Owned Television Stations, the NBC Sports Regional Networks and the Telemundo Station Group. The division is also home to multicast networks NBCLX, COZI TV and TeleXitos, the regional cable news network NECN, as well as NBC Spot On, an advanced video advertising business designed for local/regional CTV and OTT advertisers and several in-house companies including production company LXTV, marketing and promotions company Skycastle, its out-of-home business NBC Everywhere, and the Arthouse, a graphics design group. With seven regional sports networks and 42 NBC and Telemundo stations serving 38 percent of U.S. homes, NBCUniversal Local is the only network-owned local media division that is home to the largest bilingual local newsrooms within the country’s top 10 TV markets. NBCUniversal Local’s stations and networks serve diverse audiences and communities across linear, streaming, OTT, digital web, mobile and audio, and cable platforms and work together to keep local audiences informed anytime and anywhere. For more information, visit NBCUniversal.com.

Job Description

Telemundo 62 and NBC10 Philadelphia have an opening for a digital news producer to help produce Spanish-language online coverage and content distribution across multiple platforms.

Fully bilingual (Spanish and English) is preferred. A deep understanding of local news and culture in the Philadelphia market is a plus.

Job Duties

• Report and write original stories daily for our stations’ digital platforms, primarily Telemundo62.com
• Produce, develop, create, and edit editorial content, including text, photo, and video for multiple platforms.
• Responsible for growing audience engagement and interaction online.
• Works in tandem with the TV news operation to best tell stories across all platforms.
• Speedy decision-making and quick reactions to newsworthy/fresh topics.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work extra hours on breaking news and specials when needed.
• Strong editorial judgment and understanding of storytelling on all digital platforms.
• Ability to produce videos to pair with written content.
• Understanding of digital analytics tools and how to use data to influence storytelling.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• A minimum of an undergraduate degree, preferably in journalism, communications, political science or Spanish, or combined college and work experience
• A minimum of 2 years of experience, including internships and student-media work
• Must be willing to work in-office in Philadelphia, PA

Additional Qualifications

• Excellent Spanish language skills, including speaking, reading, writing and copyediting.
• Strong news judgment and the ability to identify and prioritize high-value stories of the day.
• Ability to problem solve and multi-task with unwavering attention to detail.
• Must be willing and flexible to adapt to changing work schedules; must be willing to work overtime and on weekends with short notice.
• Understanding of SEO and social media strategies.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels.
• Must be willing and flexible to adapt to changes in responsibility as dictated by newsroom needs.
• A deep understanding of internet culture is a plus.

Additional Requirements

• 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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations in the US by calling 1-818-777-4107 and in the UK by calling +44 2036185726.
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises

Assistant Features Editor, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Western Pennsylvania’s largest newspaper and winner of the

2022 Society for Features Journalism contest (circulation 90,000 to 199,999), is looking for an

ambitious and innovative journalist to join our award-winning Features staff. Top candidates will

have an interest in all-things Food & Drink in the Pittsburgh area: restaurants, bars, local food

producers, markets and more. We need a savvy digital news editor who's always looking for

new and innovative ways of telling stories and engaging audiences on all platforms. This

position requires someone adept at juggling breaking news with longer-term projects and

everything in between.

Bonus points if you have handled music, television, film and other Arts & Entertainment stories.

While growing the Food section is first and foremost, you’ll also be responsible for editing

general Features content, especially breaking news, and assisting our other Features editors.

Regular duties include, but are not limited to: coaching and metoring our talented reporting

team; editing and writing stories; producing those stories for the web and posting them at

optimal times; using analytics to inform (not lead) coverage decisions; producing a weekly

newsletter; promoting content on the PG Food Instagram; and collaborating with both the Food

team and other Features staffers.

Candidates should:

 Possess a stellar writing and reporting background

 Have significant editing experience – dailies, breaking news and interactives

 Perform effectively on deadline with designers, both for digital and print presentations, to create compelling multimedia packages

 Be eager to invent and design experiences and innovate new story forms that become regular elements of our coverage

 Have a proven track record of working with other divisions of the company to promote our coverage and engage new and existing audiences

Other Things to Know

 Competitive salary and benefits package

 We encourage everyone to apply who shares our passion for indispensable journalism and our drive to create a sustainable business model to support it

 As an equal opportunity employer, the Post-Gazette is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, and we encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ people, and people with special needs

Education and Experience

 Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism 

 3 to 7 years of experience, preferably on digital platforms 

 Knowledge of social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and

Snapchat 

 Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills;

 Strong analytical and strategic planning skills and attention to detail;

 Ability to effectively manage and mentor staff

 Display exceptional work ethic, time management, and organization skills

The Employer is involved in a labor dispute at its place of business. 

Offered employment is in place of employees involved in labor dispute.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Morton Contemporary Gallery, based in the heart of Philadelphia, is looking for a Gallery Assistant to support our Gallery Director and Owner. Desired candidates will have a passion for art and design, an upbeat and professional demeanor, be highly organized, have excellent time management skills, and proficiency in Adobe Creative and Microsoft. Our Art Gallery Associate will wear many hats, assisting in social media marketing, sales, operations. and help coordinate art exhibitions. We are a fast paced gallery in need of a team player who would like to grow with our business.

We are hiring locally only — candidates must live within 45 minutes of Philadelphia.

REQUIRED: COVER LETTER AND RESUME, including 2 excellent professional references.

For the right candidate, we can offer part-time or full-time work.

Morton Contemporary Art Gallery

Company Description

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact – The work you do here matters to millions.
• Growth – Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
• Diversity & Inclusion – Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits – We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

The Philadelphia City Commissioners are a three-member bipartisan board of elected officials in charge of elections and voter registration for the City of Philadelphia. The City of Philadelphia is the sixth largest city in the United States and one of the largest employers in Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Job Description

The Digital Media Assistant / Graphics Designer will report to the Communications Director and will manage and grow the City Commissioners online reach through digital channels, such as our social media channels, website, and creative digital assets. These include video, graphics, and other creative and digital products. They will also compose and create content both for the web and traditional print material such as studies, reports, and other communication documents to help raise awareness of the Office of City Commissioners’ initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Analyzing requests, recommending, and creating work product in response to requests; formulating concepts, implementing layout designs for artwork and copy for the office.
• Developing graphic designs and related artwork for visual communications media; selecting and securing suitable illustrative or photographic materials for developing visual communications media; writing and editing content as needed.
• Record and edit video content for social media.
• Develop blast email program to remind voters of important dates and to return their vote by mail ballots.
• Coordinating and scheduling the printing of graphic art displays, reports, and other documents in a timely and efficient manner.
• Recommending print and binding projects that should be completed in-house or by vendors, supervising vendors.
• Conferring with the Deputy Commissioners and Communications Director regarding project/office budget, including software, hardware, and other equipment needs.
• Working with the Communications Director to create a social media plan and scheduling posts that coincide with the overall media plan and releases.
• Working with elections staff and Communications Director to ensure that the website and events calendar is up to date.
• Reviewing and reporting social media analytics.
• Produce Social Media Toolkits for use by other City departments or other government entities.
• Monitor user engagement trends and implement changes to maximize engagement and growth.
• Monitor social media for trends and disseminate mentions for the department and the Commissioners.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including work on Elections.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Must be proficient in graphic design concepts and techniques.
• Must be familiar with digital file formats (tif, gif, eps, pdf, jpg), Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, WordPress, and other common design, video editing, and layout applications.
• Must demonstrate a track record of strategically planning and creating digital content for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, and other emerging social media platforms.
• Must understand performance metrics for each social media platform.
• Experience writing and executing social media plans.
• Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of graphic design principles and production methods.
• Must be extremely organized and detail oriented.
• Experience and knowledge of local, state, or federal politics preferred.
• Must have excellent time management skills, as well as office, telephone, and online (email) etiquette.
• Must have ability to work independently as well as in partnership with a team.
• Photography and video knowledge and/or ability.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical mind and ability to analyze large amounts of data.
• Outstanding proof-reading skills and ability to spot and correct errors before they are published.
• Must have the ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing and sometimes stressful deadlines.

Qualifications

Design education courses with a minor course work in a related field such as Journalism, English, Public Relations, Marketing, and Advertising.

OR

Minimum 5 years of experience designing and developing graphic design communications for a government, nonprofit, or advocacy organization.

OR

Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of City Commissioners.

Additional Information

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a resume.

Salary Range: $60,000 – $65,000

Did you know?

• We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer
• 25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available
• The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Please note that effective September 1, 2021 the City of Philadelphia is requiring all new employees to present proof of vaccination against COVID-19.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to [email protected].

For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: https://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx
City of Philadelphia

Title: Art Management Team

Location: Austin, Texas

The Art Manager will have remarkable leadership skills with the ability to share their knowledge and be a skilled communicator with excellent team management skills They will also have to be able to work independently under pressure to produce results under a tight schedule.

The projects in question are for video games on all platforms – PC, console, mobile. As a key member of the development team, you’ll take charge of the initial concept and see it through to final delivery.

Requirements

Job Responsibilities

• Defining game’s art style, while complying with the creative vision of the initial art direction
• Conveying expectations, both in terms of the level of quality and content (backgrounds, environments, characters), to the graphics team (lead artists, concept artists, environment artists, character artists, animation team) by making use of the pertinent visual references, concept art, production design, and atmosphere materials
• Developing high standards of quality
• Supervising and approving work completed by the team to ensure that the elements produced comply with the vision for the game, as well as meeting standards for quality
• Guiding the development and ensuring the maintenance of the flow of artistic tasks
• Providing guidance and advice to the team, as well as managing freelancers and outside studios, if necessary
• Ensuring that the artistic framework, schedule and budget are all abided by
• Employee management

Requirements

• A minimum of 3+ years of experience as an art manager, or project manager on AAA console/PC projects (games published on mobile platforms are an asset)
• Excellent artistic and technical skill sets (concept art, illustration, high-resolution sculpting/modelling, UI design)
• Expertise with 2D/3D next-gen production tools (knowledge of rendering engines and of compositing is an asset)
• Technical expertise with the main graphics engines on the market (knowledge of iOS platforms is an asset)
• Able to adapt to different management/data-monitoring systems

Skills And Profile

• Passionate about video games, with a strong interest for both stylistic and photorealistic art styles
• Demonstrates mastery of illustration, animation, and 3D design with versatility regarding backgrounds, characters and UI elements
• Possesses excellent knowledge of the principles behind anatomy and design
• Possesses a positive track record in terms of developing, mentoring, and managing multidisciplinary graphics teams
• Excellent knowledge/reasoning when it comes to game development and the realities of production, both from technical and conceptual standpoints
• Tactful and a strong communicator, able to mobilize and inspire a team
• Critical with a keen sense of observation, and able to express their ideas
• Independent, rigorous and equipped with excellent organizational skills

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration
• Excellent Holiday entitlement plus public holidays
• Dynamic and entrepreneurial culture
• You get to work with the latest technologies
• You will be working for one of the worlds leading providers of specialist services to the games industry.

Who We Are

PTW is a video games services company which supports video game developers and publishers through outsourced production services. We started 25 years ago and since then, have grown exponentially year-on-year to where we are today. Our history is in gaming, and we are gamers at heart. In our time within the games industry, we have worked on over 1500 titles across all genres and all platforms, including 8 out of the past 10 Game-Of-The-Year-winning titles.

We have grown rapidly over the past few years and now have 35 sites spanning the globe. The PTW umbrella of companies includes SIDE and Orange Rock. SIDE works at the cutting edge of interactive media as a provider of audio services for the global entertainment market. Orange Rock is our in-house game and product development studio.

Welcome to PTW
PTW