San Francisco Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

SUMMARY

The Creative Director drives the overall brand voice and creative content for the company both internally and externally. This role manages an internal team and leads creative strategy, design, and execution of the company’s brand vision at all consumer, trade, and business to business (B2B) touchpoints ensuring that concept, art direction and design are on-brand and on-strategy.

JOB DUTIES

• Deliver integrated campaigns and thoughtful design solutions that balance the brand story with seasonal product initiatives across website, social, email, blog, events, retail, print.
• Deliver brand photography in alignment with brand plan, product storytelling and seasonal initiatives.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a highly organized and detailed manner.
• Lead cross-functional alignment on key campaign launch moments and seasonal business priorities in market.
• Oversee the creation of product-driven narratives that showcase brand innovation and other unique points of difference (POD).
• Responsible for trade show and retail displays, designs, and layouts.
• Translate product launches and initiatives to trade audience and key stakeholders for sales meetings, materials development, and sales tools.
• Drive ongoing creative partnership with Brand Marketing and eCommerce teams to maximize long-term potential of seasonal content and story flow(s).
• Ensure seasonal consistency in voice and tone across multiple categories working collaboratively and providing leadership with various internal areas.
• Drive cross functional efficiencies and effective brand marketing engagement to optimize internal/external resourcing, managing external agencies and vendors.
• Closely manage budget to ensure efficiency and investment optimization.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent certification in Fine Arts, Design, Graphic Design, or related field
• Eight (8) years of professional creative experience, with a focus on high quality design and content in premium consumer and e-commerce environments
• Experience building a high-performance creative team.
• Experience in multi-channel campaigns, digital and print advertising, retail, packaging, wholesale fixturing and POP, web design and usability.
• Knowledgeable of Global Marketing
• Skilled in Adobe Suite, as well as Microsoft Suite
• Trained sensitivity to graphic design constraints
• Expertise in managing external partners, agencies, and free-lancers.
• Highly organized with good project management skills. Able to juggle multiple, and sometimes, conflicting priorities and needs.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Successful track record leading a team; able to delegate, coach, mentor and provide effective direction and feedback.
• Strong collaboration and influence skills; able to build effective relationships with stakeholders across organizational levels.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Three (3) years of people management in creative and/or studio environments
• Ten (10) years of professional creative experience, with a focus on high quality design and content in premium consumer and e-commerce environments

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Confidential

Artistic Director – Media Arts Center San Diego

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Artistic Director (AD) will be responsible for the vision and creative direction of all exhibition-related initiatives for the Media Arts Center San Diego. The ideal candidate is well-versed in Latinx and international cinema, has experience curating diverse showcases and programs, and is a willing collaborator with new and existing community partners. Our film programming has consistently represented relevant cinematic trends and sensibilities, while championing marginalized artistic voices. The AD must be willing to stay true to this tradition while further innovating and elevating our programming. The AD will work with the Exhibitions Director and other Exhibitions Staff to ensure smooth operations of our film programs. The AD will also act as an ambassador for our programming with media partners. 

Responsibilities:

Digital Gym Cinema

• Provides leadership in proliferating the artistic vision for the Digital Gym Cinema
• Seeks out films that would have engagement with San Diego audiences
• Manage bookings for the Digital Gym Cinema on weekly basis
• 2-3 films a week, including community partner screenings
• Negotiate beneficial exhibition terms with distributors 
• Develop and execute 3-4 specialized film showcases throughout the year
• Provide film info (synopses, trailers, assets) for Exhibitions Team 
• Send out weekly box office reports to distributors
• Forward invoices to bookkeeper
• Schedule at least 2 monthly Q&A sessions
• Update film calendar/box office database on our website with upcoming releases 
• Collaborate with Exhibitions Team on print traffic needs
• Meet once weekly with Director of Development to discuss marketing strategies and possible community partners per film
• Creates weekly cinema schedule 
• Collaborates w/ MACSD Director of Development with community partners and DGC funders on booking films relevant to their interests
• Acts as an ambassador for the Digital Gym Cinema’s film programming whenever needed (i.e. media interviews, guest speaking engagements, etc.)

San Diego Latino Film Festival (SDLFF)

• Oversees the programming team for the SDLFF (including programmers and selection committee)
• Creates an outline for showcases to be included in the festival
• Views films submitted through the call for entries process and from sales agents, studios, distributors, etc. 
• Seeks out films that would have engagement with San Diego audiences
• Develop an artistic vision for each edition of the festival, with a focus on positive portrayals of the Latinx experience
• Sets strict deadlines for festival programming
• Collaborates with special events team on key guests for the festival
• Creates the festival schedule
• Gathers, writes & uploads all necessary text for printed catalog and festival website
• Meets with the Exhibitions Director and Dir. of Develop. on a consistent basis to discuss marketing goals, ideas, and audience engagement plans.
• Moderates introductions and Q&As during 11-day festival
• Acts as an ambassador for the SDLFF’s film programming whenever needed (i.e. media interviews, guest speaking engagements, etc.)
• Collaborates w/ MACSD Director of Development with community partners and SDLFF funders on booking films relevant to their interests
• Shares film/guest  information with press and marketing on a consistent basis

Other Initiatives

• Oversees the curation of initiatives like the iVIE Awards and Student Film Festival (June), and other special film exhibition events (TBD) for Media Arts Center San Diego. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Film and/or Arts Related Field
• 2-3 Years of Curatorial Experience, w/ a strong knowledge of Latino, Spanish, Latin American cinema.
• Preferred: Non-profit administration experience
• Connections with studios, distributors, film festivals, filmmakers, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Collaborative

Salary: $60,000-$70,000 (based on experience). Cafeteria healthcare plan. 10 days paid time off and 8 paid holidays. Status: Full-Time, Exempt. Evening and weekend availability is required.  MACSD is committed to offering professional development opportunities for staff. In-person (San Diego, CA).

If hired, employment is considered at-will,, which means that either the employer or employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and without prior notice.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by a negotiated contract.

MACSD is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

MACSD is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and prohibits the use of illegal drugs or the misuse of prescription drugs on company premises or while performing company business. As a condition of employment, successful candidates must agree to comply with our company’s drug-free workplace policy.

HOW TO APPLY

Application Deadline: Friday, June 16, 2023

Please the following items (PDF versions preferred):

1. Your current resume/CV, and 
2. A cover letter stating your interest in and qualifications for the position (2 pgs max.)

Applications submitted without a resume/CV and a cover letter will not be considered.

Please email the application materials to:

Ethan van Thillo, Executive Director, MACSD

[email protected] 

Email subject line: “Artistic Director” 

Media Arts Center San Diego

Do you have experience in the sporting, fitness, and/or health & wellness industries? If yes, check this amazing opportunity!

This will be a full-time onsite role is Costa Mesa. (No remote work).

Our CPG client is looking for an Art Director to join their team.

This Art Director will be responsible for:

– Assisting in overall look and feel of brand

– Identifying trends in marketplace

– Store merchandizing concepts

– Packaging renderings

– Product renderings

– Planograms for retailers

– Website visuals planning and design

This Art Director will need:

– 3+ years of experience working in graphic design for a consumer goods brand with a focus on digital communications

– Fluent in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

– Ability to identify trends in the sporting, outdoors, fitness and housewares industry

– Skilled in traditional design disciplines: color, layout, eye for detail, creativity

Creative Circle

ACCOUNT MANAGER

DEPARTMENT: COMMERCIAL ENTERTAINMENT

STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

Our not-so-secret sauce.

Award-winning, inclusive, Top Workplace culture doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a result of hard work by extraordinary people. More than 9,000 of the industry’s brightest talent drive our efforts to deliver purposeful work and meaningful impact every day. Learn more about what makes us different and how you can thrive as an Account Manager at Momentous Insurance, A Marsh McLennan Agency.

Momentous Insurance, A Marsh McLennan Agency provides commercial insurance, commercial entertainment, film and tv insurance, employee health & benefits insurance, and private client insurance solutions to organizations and individuals seeking limitless possibilities. With 9,000 colleagues and 170 offices across North America, we combine the personalized service model of a local consultant with the global resources of the world’s leading professional services firm, Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC).

A day in the life.

As our Account Manager on the Commercial Entertainment team, you’ll be responsible for the following:

The primary function of this position is to provide the highest quality service to customers and cross sell within the existing book of business. The Account Manager (AM) will be the day-to-day liaison between the insurance company (MIB) and designated accounts managed by Account Executives/Sr. Account Executives/Producers.

Daily servicing of customers will include addressing various coverage issues, contract analysis, exposure analysis, issuing auto ID cards, handling all the inside service work associated with the client’s accounts, including all endorsement activity, routine coverage questions, problem solving, renewal control, preparation of formal proposals, checking and binding policies.

The Account Manager (AM) should have experience in all areas of Commercial Entertainment insurance. As needed, the AM will coordinate with and defer to the Account Executive/Sr. Account Executive/or Producer on strategic account issues and potential problems. The AM is responsible for the successful fulfillment of Standard Operating Procedures and Guidelines (SOG’s).

Our future colleague.

We’d love to meet you if your professional track record includes these skills:

• Know the underwriting and rating procedure for all types of personal lines policies.
• Quote new business and renewal options to every client.
• Prepare proposals and applications, submit them to insured’s and carriers, obtain client’s signature and follow up to ensure timely responses, all in conjunction with AE or Producer.
• Prepare and provide to every client a Summary of Insurance once coverage is bound and in effect for new accounts.
• Immediately update Summary of Insurance for existing clients.
• Remarket accounts as directed and follow up with AE or Producer.
• Maintain agency EPIC files accurately and consistently documenting conversations in emails and other notes sent to clients, while adhering to all MIB electronic and EPIC procedures.
• Handle cancellations timely by checking carrier websites or NOC’s received via scan, fax or email, legally saving all accounts possible with adherence to E&O guidelines.
• Prepare and check policies based on SOG’s checklist to include preparing letters, invoicing, summaries of insurance, certificates, ID cards, evidence of insurance, binders, etc. Policies must be checked for accuracy and all applicable endorsements.
• Know and be up to date on the utilization of carrier websites, carrier communications, new coverage options, and billing procedures

These additional qualifications are a plus, but not required to apply:

• College Degree preferred (high school diploma is required)
• Current California Department of Insurance License
• 1-2 years of experience
• Proficient MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Agency Management System (i.e., EPIC, AMS 360) or other paperless insurance management system

We know there are excellent candidates who might not check all of these boxes. Don’t be shy. If you’re close, we’d be very interested in meeting you.

Work environment & physical demands.

• Ability to use computer keyboard and sit in a stationary position for extended periods as well as use office machinery such as fax and copy machines, and telephones.

• Work is performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Valuable benefits.

We value and respect the impact our colleagues make every day both inside and outside our organization. We’ve built a culture that promotes colleague well-being through robust benefit programs and resources, encourages professional and personal development, and celebrates opportunities to pursue the projects and causes that give colleagues fulfilment outside of work.

Some benefits included in this role are:

• Generous time off
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Charitable contribution match programs
• Stock purchase opportunities

To learn more about a career at MMA, check us out online: https://marshmma.com/careers or flip through our recruiting brochure: https://bit.ly/3Qpcjmw

Follow us on social media to meet our colleagues and see what makes us tick:

· https://www.instagram.com/lifeatmma/

· https://www.facebook.com/LifeatMMA

· https://twitter.com/LifeatMMA

· https://www.linkedin.com/company/marsh-mclennan-agency/

The applicable base salary range for this role is $42,400 to $90,500. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

Who you are is who we are.

We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. We are always seeking those with ethics, talent, and ambition who are interested in joining our client-focused teams.

Marsh McLennan and its affiliates are EEO Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.

Momentous Insurance Brokerage, A Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC

Kainoa M is taking submissions for a production seeking:

• Women with completely shaved heads who are 5’6″ to 5’10” tall are comfortable with prosthetics and alien makeup and are without latex allergies to portray an alien. 

Rates for this role are:

• $250 / 8 Work Day
• $62.50 Fitting

UNION + NON-UNION SUBMISSIONS

Must be registered with Central Casting

Friday, 6/16 – Fitting

Tuesday, 6/20 – Work Day

Scheduled to fit and work in SANTA CLARITA

We are looking for:

• Non-Union Virgo Talent members who knows how to play Cricket (basic level accepted). 
• Male or Female, 25-40 y/o. 

Date – Jun 20 & Jun 23

Rate – $250/10

Loc – TBD

Los Angeles Major Hip Hop Artist
Music Video Rush call for tomorrow

Looking for: 

• Featured Male Teens
  • Must look High School age
  • Male, Any ethnicity
  • Ages 18-25
  • Unique features-eccentric

Rate: $250/ 10 to 12 hours

CASTING CALL

Seeking:

• Talent for a popular clothing brand e-commerce shoot.

Please review all the details listed below.

Shoot Location: Los Angeles

Shoot Date: Sunday, 6/18

Paid (2 hours)

• Female, age 20-30, POC, size S-XS

Talent must be based in Los Angeles.

ESPRIT CASTING

Los Angeles

• Major HipHop Artist for a Music Video Rush Call Tomorrow

Looking for:

• Featured BG
• Any gender
• POC
• Ages 18-35
• Unique Features- Eccentric

Rate: $200/ 8 hours

CASTING FITBIT

• M/F 20-40
• ANY ETHNICITY
• RATE: $3,000
• SAN FRANCISCO
• JULY 10TH