San Francisco Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

The San Diego History Center is seeking a hands on, motivated and organized Facilities and Exhibits Manager for its two museums in Balboa and Presidio Parks. This position is full time with occasional on call related work. The position is aprox 60% facility maintenance, 30% exhibition design and installation and 10% administration. A minimum 2 years of prior museum experience is required.

This position is responsible for ensuring best practices for the health, safety and security of staff, visitors and collections and will deal directly with issues involving vendors and contractors.

Excellent organization and interpersonal skills are required.

In addition, this position will help design, install and de-install exhibitions within our museums. Two years of exhibition experience, including design, fabrication and installation are desired. Art handling is a plus. Fluency in Sketch-up or similar CAD is required.

Compensation ranges from $75,000 – $85,000 annually based upon experience. The San Diego History Center offers full time employees paid health, paid dental and additional benefits including 401k and Paid Time Off.

The San Diego History Center is an equal opportunity employer.

San Diego Historical Society

Our client is looking for a Senior Art Director for a remote position out of their Irvine, CA location. This will be a temp to perm position with a rate of $60-$75/hr, based on experience. As a Senior Art Director with an internal creative agency, you will have the opportunity to concept and execute motion graphic art direction for long-form broadcast projects and select short forms. Your primary role is to translate existing collateral for product launches into imaginative and captivating, full broadcast package style guides. This includes lower thirds, full screen motion graphic typography treatments, supers, transitions, product offer cards, etc. You must be able to lead a team to fulfill your vision and deliver a tightly polished final product under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Spearhead the strategic art direction for our video projects, collaborating closely with internal clients and teams.
• Lead and mentor a team of talented artists, including motion graphic artists, 3D animators, and video editors, to ensure the highest quality output and adherence to project timelines.
• Develop multiple concepts and create presentations showcasing your work, delivering them to brand, creative, and executive teams.
• Utilize industry-standard software and tools to create and direct compelling motion graphics, visual effects, and animations.
• Keep a close eye on industry trends and emerging technologies, ensuring that our motion graphics executions and techniques remain cutting-edge and effectively complement the launch of new products within our brands.
• Work with producers and project managers to ensure the team produces content that meets our standards within our timeline.

Required Qualifications:

• 6-10 years working in an agency or creative department.
• Experience working with major brands.
• Prefer degree or accreditation in graphic design and/or motion design.
• Must be enthusiastic about rallying your team around a vision, and having a clear point of view.
• A deep passion for storytelling through motion graphics and graphic design.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities across everything from hands-on creative execution that you present to the client, to directing a team of creatives through the job and across the finish line.
• Proven experience in a similar role with a strong portfolio showcasing design systems, typography, and ideally, broadcast motion graphic packages.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects.
• 3d expertise is a bonus.
• Strong communication, project management, and client management skills.
• Storyboarding and animatic skills/ experience preferred.

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

The Solomon Page Distinction

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

About Solomon Page

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

Opportunity Awaits.

Solomon Page

Casting Call: Young Actors for “Klara and The Sun” Film Adaptation

Job Detail: Francine Maisler Casting is excited to announce a casting call for two lead roles in the highly anticipated film adaptation of “Klara and The Sun.” We are searching for two talented young actors to bring the characters of Josie and Rick to life on the big screen.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the character of Josie: A 16-19-year-old female who is quirky, offbeat, and leads a mostly solitary life apart from her only friend Rick and her companion Klara.
• Portray the character of Rick: A 16-19-year-old male who is offbeat, brooding, and smart but with rough edges.

Requirements:

• Must be within the ages of 16-19.
• Prior acting experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Must be available and ready to travel as of February 2024.
• For minors, a guardian must be present during the application process.

Compensation:

• Competitive pay rate commensurate with experience.
• Travel and accommodation expenses covered for the duration of the shoot.
• Potential for future roles in upcoming projects based on performance.

Casting Call: Thrill Seeker for Reality Series

Job Details: We are casting for a new thrilling reality series that will push contestants to their limits through a series of high-stakes challenges. This exciting opportunity is perfect for individuals who crave adrenaline, enjoy competition, and can remain calm under pressure. Filming will take place in various locations around the Los Angeles area.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in various mental and physical challenges designed to test your limits.
• Collaborate with other participants in team challenges.
• Maintain composure and focus during high pressure situations.
• Engage with on-camera hosts and adhere to production schedules.
• Provide feedback and interviews regarding challenge experiences.

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Resident of Los Angeles or willing to travel to the location for the duration of filming.
• Excellent physical and mental health.
• Comfortable with heights, speed, and other adrenaline-inducing activities.
• Prior experience in competitive sports or reality shows is a plus but not required.
• Ability to commit to a filming schedule, which may include weekends and holidays.

Compensation:

• Competitive pay per episode, commensurate with reality TV industry standards.
• Potential bonuses for challenge wins.
• Health insurance provided for the duration of filming.
• Per diem for food and incidental expenses during filming days.

Casting Call: Female Model for Music Video

Job Details: United Casting Agency (UCA) is seeking talented female models of Latina or mixed ethnicity for an upcoming music video shoot in Los Angeles. This is an exciting opportunity for those looking to gain exposure in the music and entertainment industry.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in the music video shoot, following the director’s guidance.
• Work collaboratively with the production team and other models.
• Bring energy and professionalism to the set at all times.
• Be punctual and prepared for the shoot days.

Requirements:

• Identifies as female, Latina or of mixed ethnicity.
• Aged 18 years or older.
• Previous modeling or acting experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Must be available on December 4th or 5th.
• Must be local to Los Angeles or willing to travel at own expense.

Compensation: $250 for a 6-hour shoot.

Casting Call: Male Wrestler for Wrestling Movie

Job Detail: We are currently seeking male wrestlers to be a part of an exciting wrestling movie project. This project is set to shoot on either 12/23 or 12/26 in Los Angeles, California.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform wrestling scenes as directed, ensuring authenticity and adherence to the choreographed moves.
• Work collaboratively with the director, choreographer, and other actors to bring wrestling scenes to life.
• Maintain a high level of physical fitness to perform wrestling moves safely and convincingly.
• Attend all costume fittings, rehearsals, and filming dates as scheduled.
• Follow directions from the film crew and take constructive feedback to improve performance.

Requirements:

• Must be a local resident of Los Angeles, CA or willing to work as a local.
• Possess college-level wrestling experience.
• Aged between 18-30 years old, with a look that fits the part of a collegiate wrestler.
• Ability to work well with a team and adapt to a fast-paced filming environment.
• Reliable transportation to and from the set location.

Compensation Details:

• $250 for an 8-hour workday, with potential for overtime pay as per industry standards.

About the Role:

If you are a creative visionary with a passion for video games and the drive to shape impactful content, as well as experience leading a UI/UX team and creating marketing assets, we invite you to apply for the role of Creative Director, Marketing. This role is located on-site, full time at our Los Angeles, California office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead a team of creative professionals to craft brand guidelines for a variety of entertainment brands, ensuring consistency and alignment across all platforms.
• Lead ideation and pitch concepts, overseeing creative development, scripting, and visual development for projects.
• Ideate and develop creative concepts for key art, trailers, social assets, and other marketing material for entertainment brands.
• Lead the UI/UX team in developing websites that enhance our online presence, improve user experience, and align with our brand.
• Collaborate with editorial, sound design, music composition, and finishing teams to create cohesive and impactful content.
• Create efficient thumbnails and other marketing assets to promote multi-media/multi-platform content, maximizing audience engagement.
• Manage resources, including full-time employees and contractor artists, to ensure efficient workflow and scalability.
• Maintain and enhance tools used for scheduling, tracking, approvals, and archiving within the creative team.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams, including development, creative, production, and editorial, to foster seamless communication and coordination.
• Maintain a solution-oriented mindset to overcome challenges and ensure projects stay on track and within budget.
• Evaluating trends, assessing new data, and keeping up-to-date with the latest marketing techniques.
• You are a leader, are self-driven, and can manage multiple personalities and time zones. Works and communicates effectively with other members of their team and partners to ensure everyone is aligned on a project direction.
• Actively participates in formal and informal collaborative efforts with dev partners, producers, and creative leads to ensure all parties are aligned on what is available in-game for capture and build readiness.

Qualifications and Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in leading creative ideation and content creation at an agency level.
• A deep passion for video games and the ability to create high-quality assets, ranging from trailers to social media and other marketing content.
• Exceptional attention to detail, a keen eye for frame composition, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Mentorship skills to guide and nurture junior team members in industry best practices.
• Strong creative instincts and problem-solving abilities, with a self-driven work ethic.
• Previous employment at a Video Game Company, Agency, or Production House is strongly desired.
• Solution-focused, creatively driven problem solver who can manage multiple tasks and prioritize deadlines effectively.
• In-depth knowledge of effective content for social channels, including Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, Podcast platforms, etc.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead and manage diverse teams and time zones.
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset, actively seeking input and aligning with team decisions.
• Love art/design, love games, experienced in games, familiar with game publishing cycle and process, and always pay attention to game art, film, animation, digital entertainment, games, etc.
• Experienced in art, design, creativity, IP development, branding, marketing, games, animation, and other projects; experience in partner cooperation is preferred.

Confidential

Based in LA or NYC, experienced mobile short drama casting director, remote work accepted.

Job brief

We are looking for a Casting Director to organize castings and select actors for vertical mini mobile dramas (1-2min long for each episode). Your job will determine the final success of the production as the right person should be in the right role.

We expect candidates to be very knowledgeable of acting principles and the unique requirements of film and drama. An instinct to discern talent and determine the best fit for each role, no matter how small, is the most important success factor in this job.

The goal is to ensure productions will have the most appropriate team of actors for every role.

Responsibilities

• Study script to understand all speaking roles
• Collaborate with directors and producers to determine a role’s requirements (physical characteristics, experience etc.)
• Prepare casting budget with the help of accountants
• Contact agents directly to source ideal actors
• Review resumes and call suitable actors
• Organize auditions and readings
• Interview actors and determine their suitability for the part
• Determine actor’s fees
• Negotiate contracts to achieve mutual satisfaction

Requirements and skills

• 3-4 years proven experience as casting director.
• Current knowledge of available acting talent.
• Ability to maintain knowledge of industry trends.
• Instinct to recognize talent.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal ability.
• Great negotiation skills.
• A team player.
• Undergraduate degree at least; further education in film, arts or relevant field is a plus.

COL Media

Must Haves:

• 8+ years of professional Design experience in advertising, e-commerce, and production
• 3+ years of management experience
• Solid understanding of design theory
• Experience working on set
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects), Microsoft Office and Figma
• Photo art direction experience ideally in the pet/baby or the lifestyle space
• Retouching (clipping, extending backgrounds, compositing etc.) and layout (type, color theory, hierarchy, balance) capabilities.
• Understanding of responsive/adaptive design
• Ability to take creative direction and work well in a collaborative team environment.
• Organized with diligent follow-through on every task.
• Excellent written, communication and presentation skills
• BA in Graphic Design or other relevant education

Job Description:

The Sr. Art Director, Consumables (Baby/Pet/Personal Care/Household Essentials) will support the Retailers creative team in concept through execution for marketing/brand campaigns that will translate across multiple channels including site, email, paid social, and display ads. Our ideal candidate must be a problem solver, conceptual thinker and able to work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. They should be organized, detail-oriented and exhibit outstanding design judgement.

In this role, the Sr. Art Director will oversee a team of art directors and designers—validating and directing their work as well as providing project opportunities for their career development. They will manage the day-to-day and work with the team to develop creative solutions in response to marketing briefs. This role works collaboratively with other team leads (within creative & cross-functionally) to develop effective communications and experiences.

Insight Global

Title: Program Manager

Contract Length: 9 months

Location: Remote – Los Angeles, CA

Pay Rate: $83-88/hr

Responsibilities:

• Establish operational processes to help the Council and Industry Trade team work more efficiently and effectively together.
• Oversee all Council/Trades operations documentation including member lists, NDAs, internal briefs, bios, budgets and quick hits.
• Support Council leads in membership onboarding and offboarding.
• Assist team in planning and executing operations for all Client Council/Trade Engagements including meeting invites, RSVPs, client-briefs, member attendance and pre- and post-communications.
• Partner with GBM and external agencies on all event details including event location, room decor, event set up, member travel, entertainment and swag.
• Manage ad hoc Council/Trade engagements including workshops, webinars, regional leadership visits etc
• Collaborate with various cross-functional teams internally including Global Sales, Creative Shop, Global Partners, Global Agency, and product on council/trade initiatives.

Requirements:

• 8+ Years of Experience in sales or marketing
• Excellent communication skills-written, oral, and a sense for design aesthetics
• Operational powerhouse with strong project management skills and experience managing multiple tasks at once
• Attention to detail and flawless execution.
• Understanding of digital advertising & marketing industry
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial in nature and comfortable in fast paced, ambiguous situations
• Experience communicating and packaging marketing material in PowerPoint and Keynote
• Ability to analyze and manage large datasets in Excel
• Involvement in tentpole events

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