San Francisco Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Job Description

This job is hard to summarize with one title— but so are you.

We are looking for a creative editor and graphic artist to join our team and create cinematic, epic visuals to market our upcoming projects.

There’s no ideal candidate or amount of experience.

All that matters is that you have experience crafting work in the mediums of advertising, social media, design, film and video. We only require that you have a passion for storytelling, a killer sense of timing, and an unwavering approach to incorporating your style to every project you touch.

Company Description

Invisible Narratives is a “tradigital” entertainment start-up that specializes in providing content and story development services, custom merchandising capabilities, and organic marketing expertise to Creators in the Creator Economy. Invisible Narratives helps build out IP franchises with Creators by leveraging social media platforms alongside its direct-to-fans e-commerce platform, INVIZ.tv, where fans can seamlessly watch premium content featuring influential Creators, and shop unique and custom product bundles featuring limited-edition merchandise drops.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with creative principals to conceptualize and create visual & graphic marketing materials (movie trailers, hype videos, advertisements, social posts & more)
• Supervise with various external freelancers and vendors for any specialized creative assets or overflow work.
• Become an integral part of the creative team which will present work to senior creative staff, marketing managers, and Content Creators

Requirements

• A passion for current social content creators (IG, YouTube, TikTok)
• Master Experience of Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere and After Effects)
• VFX and 3D Application experience a strong plus
• Exceptional Attention to Detail
• Great communication and organizational skills
• Highly motivated and eager to take on new challenges— and own them.
• Video Editing and Graphic Design experience

Invisible Narratives

JOB OVERVIEW

The Creative Director is responsible for the oversight, creation and direction of brand strategy, voice, and initiatives. This position will drive the overall marketing vision for the brand in partnership with the founder of the company. They will continue to evolve the imagery, voice, and themes of the Felina brand as we evolve and expand into new customer and product channels. The Creative Director will work directly with and alongside Design and E-commerce leaders to spearhead all creative planning for the brand. This is a hands-on role with an individual that has both the capability to be a strategic thinker while also excellent at execution of projects.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with the Design/Ecom/Sales Team to establish a unified brand understanding and voice
• Responsible for both wholesale and retail marketing strategy and execution including print, social media, and traditional media
• Conceptualize campaign vision, connecting graphics, copy, content websites, social media, and other marketing materials
• Oversee the creative direction of all image assets including brand and product photoshoots
• Work with outside social agencies on content and the ability to direct content creators to produce imagery. This includes not only content creation but determining and posting content in the appropriate channel.
• Oversee the development of creative briefs for brand and video content
• Partner with the Content Production Team to ensure assets are captured and photoshoots are executed on-time and reflects the overarching creative direction
• Guide the direction of all online assets, inclusive of contents websites and social media
• Guide unique and well-crafted copy that fits brand standards and communicates effectively to the Felina demographic. This includes directing daily email design and copy that aligns with the goals of the business
• Present and oversee the presentation of final concepts, and coordinate production and dissemination for cross-organizational use
• Ensure all visual communication and brand standards are met departmentally and throughout the organization
• Translate marketing objectives into clear creative strategies that the marketing team can execute

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Proficient in creative process, marketing, graphic design and brand development
• Analytical viewpoint and ability to tie performance of sales metrics with marketing initiatives.
• Highly proficient in design copy and general marketing guidelines
• Highly proficient in brand development and multichannel marketing concepts
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Proficient in creative software, including Photoshop, InDesign, etc.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Strong creative leadership skills
• Strong planning and communication skills
• Deadline-driven with a strong sense of urgency

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or related field
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in a brand or creative management capacity
• Experience in retail and wholesale marketing

Felina

6-Month Contract

Hybrid in Culver City, CA

Desired Skills and Experience *

– 3+ years of experience in a Creative Production role

– Strong understanding and passion for the entire production process from end to end

– Strong experience with work back schedules and the ability to communication clear deadlines and hold all parties involved accountable

– Experience with budget planning/management, accruals, partner outreach, and contract negotiation/execution

– Self-motivated, resourceful, solutions-oriented and problem solving attitude

– Highly organized and detailed oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills

Day-to-Day *

Insight Global is looking for a diverse Creative Producer to support efforts within one of our largest retail clients brand teams. You will be part of the North America Brand creative team and report to the Director of Production. The Producer will be responsible for managing end-to-end production for content creation (photography, motion, animation/illustration, CG or any other form of content) through post production. You will be responsible for leading and owning medium- scale productions. You will facilitate creative partner outreach and negotiations, budget management and accruals, contract execution in partnership with legal, and will usher the creative vision through to final delivery. On set, you will lead shoot management, establishing the ROS and maintaining production schedules. You are the connection between internal and external teams and will partner closely with Creative managers, Studio managers, Production Coordinators, finance, legal, procurement, and Product Specialists. This role is based out of Culver City area and is a hybrid on-site role Tuesday through Thursday.

Insight Global

Description:

Through conceptual and creative thinking skills, as well as a firm command of graphic design,

guide and execute creative communications that deliver on the brand’s thoughtful, optimistic, and clever point of view. This individual should have the ability to concept, plan and do the work.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Sets creative tone that upholds brand standards and maintains global brand consistency.
• Drives creative concept, photography direction, design and voice to achieve creative objectives against seasonal campaign strategy.
• Manages and directs seasonal photo and video assets; reviews and select optimal photography for various applications including website, social, email, retail and wholesale sell-in materials.
• Collaborates with marketing leadership, business leads and other internal stakeholders to conceptualize and deliver compelling collateral and multi-channel communications.
• Directs internal and external creative service providers (graphic designers and copywriters) to conceptualize and create on-brand communications.
• Performs other duties as required/assigned by manager.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of art direction and/or graphic design experience.
• Be highly creative, imaginative, collaborative and positive.
• Excellent track record of creative concepting, design and implementation.
• Proven leadership skills with at least 4 years’ experience of managerial experience, including the management of creative teams (e.g. photographers, producers, graphic designers).
• Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Solid presentation, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team based, deadline-oriented environment.
• Experience working with and influencing both external & internal senior leadership.
• Experience in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Powerpoint, Google Drive and general file organization and management.

This role is an IN PERSON role located in Santa Barbara, California. Remote work will not be approved for this role.

Toad&Co

About the Role

The studio manager is responsible for the general operations of the photo studio. They will be in charge of ordering supplies, keeping the equipment organized, and maintaining the shoot bays and workstations. During e-comm shoots, they will also give production support and be the main point of contact from a location standpoint. The ideal candidate has experience working on photo sets or in a studio setting and has some working knowledge of photo equipment and/or digital capture, asset management, and image software. We will be able to train the right person who has other important skillsets, but this person should feel generally comfortable working on the computer and learning new platforms and software. This position is full time and in-person. There is potential for growth in this role depending on the skillset that is brought to the position. There could be opportunities in production and/or digital asset management.

You’ll Make a Difference By

• Creating organizational standards for the photo studio as a whole
• Maintaining and organizing shoot bays, capture stations and workstations
• Stocks/orders studio supplies
• Keeping photo equipment organized and in working order
• Opening and closing the studio during photo shoots
• Generally acting as the Production Assistant during on-figure photo shoots: orders crew lunches, stocks craft supplies, prints documents, ushers talent, etc.
• Is the main point of contact for freelancers during product laydown shoots
• Is aware of the photo calendar and shot lists for each shoot and is proactive in prepping the studio for different shoots and projects
• Helping to keep studio documents updated: Casting roster, process documents, and studio and lighting diagrams

About You

• Proficient in MS Office applications, with intermediate Excel skills required
• Excellent collaborator with a demonstrated ability to work with cross functional team
• Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Extremely well-organized possessing multi-tasking skills
• Pro-active and able to show initiative/ideas to improve standards
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Able to lift 40 lbs unassisted

About Ariat

Ariat is an innovative, outdoor global brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high quality footwear and apparel for people who ride, work and play outdoors, and care about performance, quality, comfort, and style.

Ariat International

TMZ is seeking an Associate Producer for the Photo Galleries department, to create and edit photo galleries across the web and social media platforms for TMZ. The Photo Associate Producer should have detailed photo editing skills, strong knowledge of social media, a knack for spotting trends and a daily desire to be inventive. The ideal candidate should be able to work in a fast-paced news environment and have a passion for pop culture. This position is located in Playa Vista, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Create engaging photo content for multiple platforms
• Gather and organize photos from photo agencies and social media
• Create eye-catching artwork in Photoshop
• Resizing and watermarking photos, building galleries and posts in a CMS tool
• Filling in Metadata and SEO tags to optimize posts and galleries

Requirements:

• Photoshop proficiency a plus
• Strong attention to detail

TMZ is a workplace that requires the COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. Requested accommodations/exceptions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with law.

TMZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TMZ

Job Title: Ecommerce Art Director

Reports to: Sr. Art Director

Brand Overview:

Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. Our high energy, fast paced office environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose….while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity of personal growth and success.

Role Overview:

Vuori is seeking a Ecomm Art Director with an excellent eye for studio photography, fashion art direction experience, and excellent planning and time-management skills, to join our quickly growing creative team. This role will be responsible for directing the visual aesthetic of our ecomm photoshoots, and managing freelance talent to ensure that our photography is on-brand and the highest quality. This person will have extensive experience in the fashion and active apparel industry, leading photoshoots for aspirational global brands. The Ecomm Art Director will report to the Sr. Art Director and will partner with the Studio Producer, Product Marketing Manager and the ecommerce team to make sure images are accurate, on-schedule and on-brand.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

This role is an important leadership role on the Vuori creative team. This person will own making selects for our ecommerce channel, which is an incredibly important part of our business. This person will collaborate with multiple teams, and will be open to feedback while still maintaining the creative direction for brand photography. The Ecomm Art Director will oversee both on-model and off-figure photography. This person will work under the direction of the Senior Art Director, and will be required to complete tasks on-time according to the ecommerce studio processes.

• Make selects for all ecommerce photography, including on- and off-model. Selects must be completed on time, organized according to our studio needs, and be in the Vuori brand aesthetic.
• Partner with the Studio Producer, Sr. Art Director and Marketing leads to curate model selection and update as needed, seasonally. Create moodboards to support presentations and discussions.
• Direct models and freelancers on set, clearly communicating specific notes to achieve on-brand, best-in-class imagery.
• Direct flat-lay and pin-up stylists and photographers on set, clearly communicating specific notes to make sure all off-figure photography is aligned to our style guide, and retouched correctly.
• Create moodboards, and go-bys for freelancers so they have clear direction for photography, crops, poses, hair & make-up and styling.
• Make retouching notes and crops in the Vuori studio software management system in a timely manner, meeting the studio deadlines
• Oversee image quality upon receipt from the retouching vendors. Partner with the Asset Manager to make sure images are retouched accurately, named correctly and organized in the correct folders in our DAM.
• Keep up to date with emerging trends in fashion, design, film, art, media and technology as relevant to ecommerce photography.
• Work closely with the Studio Producer to continuously improve processes and make sure all ecommerce creative operations are working as smoothly as possible.

Education/Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher or combination of relevant education, experience and training
• 7-10 years leading art direction in an agency, editorial or marketing environment, working in fashion, active, and/or lifestyle category.
• Accountability to follow processes that are time-sensitive and affect multiple work-streams and teams.
• Highly skilled at working with freelance talent and clearly communicating direction to ensure a desired result.
• Highly skilled at making selects according to brand direction. Will integrate feedback and adjust selections accordingly.
• Experience building mood boards for styling, poses, crops, and hair & make-up direction
• In-depth knowledge of the ecommerce photography industry (ie sample management, making selects, using software to organize and select images, etc)
• Detailed understanding of today’s media landscape and how people engage with content, with in-depth knowledge of interactive communication, processes and user-interface design for digital products
• Excellent time management with ability to toggle between daily and long-term tasks, keeping workstreams moving forward simultaneously
• Proactive approach to identifying and acting on ways to improve the work, continually pushing the vision forward

Vuori

Now Casting

Southern California Only

Project for HULU – NON UNION

Seeking African American Teens

Male Swimmers (10-16 years):

• Must know how to swim very well. Please mention skill level and experience. Must be advanced and very comfortable in the water. No exceptions.

Teen Girls (14-17 years):

• Seeking authentic teen girls. Not commercial. All shapes and sizes, hair styles ie, braids (colorful as well), natural, protective hair styles, dreadlocks, etc.

Now Casting

Southern California Only

Project for HULU – NON UNION

Seeking African American Singers + Musicians

Grandmothers (60-70 years):

• AA Female to play a grandmother. Must be able to sing comfortably. Professional/semi professional or sing in their local choir etc.

Female Singers (28-40 years):

• Can sing comfortably, professional/semi professional or sing in their local choir etc..

Male Saxophone Players (28-35 years):

• Must be a talented saxophone player (any sax) with their own instruments.

Male Guitar Players (28-35 years):

• Must be a talented guitar player with their own instruments.

Now Casting

Southern California Only

Project for HULU – NON UNION

Seeking the following African American Family Dynamics

Family #1:

Fathers (30-40 years):

• Strong build, not too buff, relatable look with unique features.

Mothers (30-40 years):

• Can sing comfortably, professional/semi professional or sing in their local choir etc.

Sons (10-13 years):

• Must be a very skilled swimmer! Please make note of their swim experience. Has a strong presence + captivating eyes

Daughters (7-8 years):

• Has a strong presence + captivating eyes

Family #2:

Fathers (28 – 35 years):

• Strong build, not too buff. Relatable with unique features

Daughters (3-7 years):

• Has a strong presence + captivating eyes