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The Creative Director, Head of Motion Design, is responsible for overseeing the growth of the Motion Design offering inside PXP and maintaining the highest standards of creative execution. This position requires business and creative acumen, as well as the ability to lead a team of artists to ensure that they are aligned with PXP’s values, vision, and mission. Leadership qualities will be critical, as the Head of Motion Design will manage over 10 artists located across the country.

In addition, this role is responsible for driving the business forward by being at the forefront of innovation within the Motion Design space. This requires an expert level of understanding about software, technology, efficient pipelines/workflows, and premium creative executions. The Head of Motion Design is also responsible for partnering with cross-functional partners to ensure a consistent creative vision for all projects that are within their purview.

This person will partner closely with the Executive Creative Director – Post Production, as well as the Heads of Production, to help build out the Motion Design offering so that it flourishes at PXP.

Responsibilities

• Come up with creative solutions and ideas and guide clients through the Motion Design creative process.
• Oversee creative output of the department to ensure that it is of the highest quality.
• At times act as a Designer and Animator if the project requires hands-on creative leadership.
• Actively drive and influence staffers behavior and actions to ensure that they are aligned with PXP’s values, vision, and mission.
• Lead jobs from pre-pro to delivery, overseeing all elements created by the Motion Design team.
• Oversee and optimize the pipeline of the studio.
• Work closely with Producers to maintain in-depth understanding of a project’s status while taking responsibility and ownership of the workload, time management, as well as notes/feedback required by Supervisors & Producers.
• Ensure talent is hired and retained in accordance with PXP’s financial targets and core values.
• Accurately predict timing and associated costs of projects and collaborate on the bidding and negotiation processes.
• Set new standards and processes that are at the forefront of the industry. This includes developing strong relationships with agency partners (in particular, agency Producers and Creatives).
• Exploration of new and emerging technologies.
• Manage all artists to ensure that they are placed in the best position to succeed at their daily tasks.

Qualifications

• At least 10+ years of Motion Design experience.
• At least 3+ years managing and overseeing teams.
• Experience recruiting, leading, and developing design teams.
• Expert in After Effects and highly proficient in other industry standard software (C4D, Photoshop etc).
• Proven history of leading complex projects with tight deadlines and multiple dependencies.
• Extensive experience with high-end advertising. In particular, automotive, beauty, food and packaged goods.
• Have created high-end Motion Design assets for all media channels (online, broadcast, experiential, etc).
• An impeccable design sense and the ability to understand the design language of all our main clients.
• Highly creative, with an eye for high quality visuals and technical perfection.
• Thorough understanding of the complete Motion Design pipeline.
• Experience managing and creative directing off-shore teams.
• Proactive in picking up proprietary tools and new techniques.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Exceptional technical ability in order to troubleshoot problems.
• Knowledge of the entire production pipeline and how all facets of production interact with Motion Design.
• Lead client and internal briefings/presentations.
• Project planning assistance that includes scoping and costing.
• Excellent communication skills, self-motivation, and enthusiasm.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: $121,000- $204,500. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off.

PXP

Duties:

• Booking jobs/travel
• Curating portfolios
• Cultivating new clientele and overseeing all general inquiries for the artists.
• Procuring suitable new artists is required of this position as well
• As maintaining open communication between artists, clients and agency.
• Mentor and manage Junior Agents and Coordinators on outreach, strategy and negotiation, as well as problem-solve within the office.
• Diagnose and resolve problems within and among work groups. (According to top management directives) and when applicable, recommend changes.
• Communicating new jobs for artist and establishing if appropriate for them to be working on.
• Booking/overseeing travel for artists.
• Pitching and developing relationships with new clients for artist.
• Stay up to date with current events and pop culture (celebrities, fashion, movies, music, art, Photography, etc).
• Networking with publicists, publicists, assistants, producers, photographers, etc. Attending events
• Maintaining professional relationship with your artists.

SBH Fashion

UNION AND NON-UNION MEMBER SUBMISSIONS

Must be registered with Central Casting

Must pass COVID test to work. Even if you test negative, you are not confirmed for work unless we send you details confirming the shoot day. 

Deborah S is taking submissions for a show seeking background to portray Coachella/Burning Man-esque attendees in their 20s and early 30s who have outrageous/over-the-top festival outfits. MUST HAVE AN OUTFIT YOU CAN WEAR/BRING TO SET, please upload a picture of you with your outfit to your profile. 

DATES: YOU WILL ONLY WORK ONE OF THESE DATES

• EITHER Test Monday 3/27 to Work Wednesday 3/29
• OR Test Tuesday 3/28 to Work Thursday 3/30
• OR Test Wednesday 3/29 to Work Friday 3/31

WORKING LOCATION: Manhattan Beach, CA

RATES: Union – $187/8 work day, $100/4 covid test
            Non Union – $132/8 work day, $33/2 covid test

NON-UNION & UNION ONLY

Must be registered with Central Casting!

Must pass COVID test to work. Even if you test negative, you are not confirmed for work unless we send you details confirming the shoot day.

Brenda is taking submissions for a show that will Covid Test Tuesday (3/28) to Work Thursday (3/30) in LA area. 

Looking for:

• MEN & WOMEN with missing teeth.

Constant Contact Commercial Casting

We’re casting people who meet the following criteria in the SF Bay Area for a Constant Contact Commercial. This casting is open to everyday people. No acting experience is necessary. 

All gender identities, sexual orientations, body types, and abilities are welcomed. 

ROLES: 

• Underdog Woman, female, 30-40s, acting experience preferred, comedic experience is a plus
• Guy with Puppies, male, 50-60s. Must be comfortable with dogs
• Big Muscle Guy, male, 30-50, ripped + big body man 
• Real Couple, 20-the 30s, at least one person with comedic exp is a plus 
• Asian Male Runner, ’30-’40s, East Asian, Southeast Asian, and South Asians  
• Bigger Body Woman of Color, 20-the 30s, non-traditional runner body type but comfortable running
• [Extra Role] Runners, male and female, 20-60s, open to all body types 

FILMING: 4/5 + 4/6 (1-day shoot) 

WHERE: SF Bay Area (no paid travel, LA talent needs to work as local) 

COMPENSATION:

$500 for filming + $3000 buyout if/when the scene is used in the campaign (20% agent commission if relevant)
$75 wardrobe fitting 
$325 if selected as extras 
CALLBACK: 3/28 via Zoom  

USAGE: Non-union. 2 years from the date of the first usage. All media. US for TV (worldwide for Internet/Digital/Industrial). 

Casting REAL female Uber drivers in the Bay Area, native Spanish speakers.

• Uber commercial casting
• bilingual/ native Spanish Speaker
• completed 100 + Uber rides
• open to all ages and genders
• filming week of 3/27 (1 day)
• $500 for filming + $3k buyout

SHANE JEWELRY COMPANY

M/F 22-38

MULTIPLE ETHNICITIES

RATE: $3000

WORKS LA APRIL 14

CASTING

– AA MODEL (WOMAN) IN LA
– “SLIM THICK” FRAME FOR ALBUM COVER FOR SIGNED RECORDING ARTIST

3/22/23 IN LONG BEACH, CA

PAID.

UNION AND NON UNION MEMBER SUBMISSIONS

Must be registered with Central Casting

Must pass COVID test to work. Even if you test negative, you are not confirmed for work unless we send you details confirming the shoot day. 

Deborah S is taking submissions for a show seeking background of all ages who own and know how to operate a Onewheel. MUST OWN A ONEWHEEL. 

DATES:

COVID TEST: Wednesday 03/22

POSSIBLE WORK: Friday 03/24

LOCATION: LA Area

RATES: Union – $187/8 work day, $100/4 covid test
            Non Union – $132/8 work day, $33/2 covid test

NON UNION SUBMISSIONS

Must be registered with Central Casting!!!!! 

Must pass COVID test to work. Even if you test negative, you are not confirmed for work unless we send you details confirming the shoot day. 

Kira is taking submissions for a show seeking:

• Background with black tie attire (suits, tuxedos, ballgowns etc.)

Works in Los Angeles Area

Dates:

POSS Covid Test: 3/29 

POSS Work: Please have open availability M-F starting 3/31-4/13 

Rates:

Covid Test: $33/2

Work: $132/8 + $15 wardrobe attire