San Francisco Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Description

ABOUT MOONBUG ENTERTAINMENT:

Moonbug is a next generation entertainment company that has cemented itself in the children’s media space. Would you like to be part of the next frontier of inspiring and engaging stories to kids around the world?

Founded in 2018, with primary offices in London and Los Angeles, Moonbug creates, produces and publishes thousands of minutes of video and audio content every month with the goal of teaching compassion, empathy and resilience. We are a fast-paced global company, and have already grown to become the largest kids’ entertainment company on digital platforms in the world. Some of our existing titles include global sensations CoComelon, Blippi, Little Baby Bum, Morphle, Supa Strikas, ARPO and many more which are available in 32 languages and can be viewed on more than 100 platforms globally.

Moonbug is part of Candle Media, an independent, creator-friendly home for cutting-edge, high-quality, category-defining brands and franchises. Candle is run by leading entertainment executives Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs, and backed by investment capital from funds managed by Blackstone’s flagship private equity business.

This role will report full-time ON-SITE at our West Hollywood Office.

The Role:

We are looking for a talented and experienced Creative Producer to join our growing Brand & Marketing team.

We are looking to find someone who is organized, creative and full of ideas, a team player who ensures every project is executed to the highest quality. The Creative Producer will be tasked with briefing and running new projects, and managing the delivering of high-quality assets for multi-channel usage. The day-to-day will range from creating social content and photography to creating brand campaigns and creative pitches. As a Producer, you will know how to prioritize multiple projects – managing timelines and deliverables, and and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position requires working with a global team, and partnering across multiple countries and time zones.

Responsibilities:

• Helping the the full creative workflow run smoothly
• Partnering with cross-functional teams to brief in new projects
• Leading our Digital Asset Management plan to ensure that our work is easily accessed by people who need it
• Writing and planning photo-briefs and creative briefs
• Working on in-house studio and location shoots
• Being a brand ambassador and support the wider business and with external partners

Requirements

• Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail
• Project management experience
• Demonstrable creative production experience – within design, image, and/or video
• Asset management experience
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom,
• Experience in AfterEffects, Premier Pro
• Experience working in a creative agency or creative department
• Experience liaising and collaborating across teams
• Passion for Kids’ Entertainment is a plus
• Review creative assets to make sure they are of high standard and on Brand.
• Give creative notes where needed.
• Supporting the social media, paid media & brand partnerships teams
• On set experience and ability to give direction when capturing A/V assets.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Wellness Resources
• Others

Moonbug Entertainment

CTP has partnered with a GLOBAL INDUSTRY TECHNOLOGY LEADER hiring an Art Director!

This is a 12+ month contract opportunity. The Art Director is responsible for working closely with creative and technical disciplines to create considered concepts and elegant design solutions and email communications.

Key Qualifications:

• You have at least 5-8 years’ experience in design, including web, mobile or app design.

• You have strong interpersonal skills and design aesthetic, an understanding of branding principles, style guides, and systematic design rationale, Photoshop expertise, knowledge of HTML, and extraordinary attention to detail.

• Your Photoshop expertise includes intelligently organizing files for design iteration, setting up files for web production, and adhering to graphic design standards.

• You have proficiency in the formal elements of design, including typography, layout, balance, proportion, rhythm, emphasis, and unity.

• You demonstrate excellent digital file structure and asset management skills. Unparalleled attention to detail.

Description:

– Collaborates with Writers, UX Designers, and Technologists to set the tone and concept for a project.

– Designs content and interfaces under the limited direction of an Associate Creative Director. This position requires a proven track record of graphic design and art direction for the web, particularly for the marketing of major brands; a strong knowledge of interactive creative development processes; and experience developing creative solutions with limited direction from an Associate Creative Director.

Please apply to learn more!

Clarity Technology Partners

Job Title: Photo Studio Manager / Producer

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:

The Photo Studio Manager / Producer maintains high-level knowledge and organization of all content productions and photoshoots. This role works closely with Brand Marketing, Performance Marketing and Creative to align on seasonal needs for the business.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Own the production process of all studio shoots – Ecom Lifestyle, Product Flats, Video, Go-to-Market needs, etc – and select outdoor lifestyle shoots
• Own and oversee photo studio management – including but not limited to: model fittings, model agency communication, freelance crew, props/set design, equipment needs and day-to-day shoot logistics
• Work closely with Marketing Operations to operate within seasonal timelines and budget, ensuring shoot deliveries are being met on time and on budget
• Assess needs, propose and track budgets needed to successfully fulfill requested creative direction + shot list
• Own photo studio cleanliness, upkeep, stock, etc.
• Work closely with Product Marketing Manager to pull all necessary product needs based on shot list and catalog pagination
• Work cross-functionally with Legal, Talent Relations, etc… to obtain approval on all materials used in projects and to disseminate information on restrictions to all affected parties
• Partner with Creative Team, Creative Project Manager and Asset Specialist on post-production process and hand-off
• Own and oversee select lifestyle photoshoot management – including but not limited to: model and location scouting, model agency communication, hiring crew, location permitting, and day-to-day shoot logistics
• Own communication and cross-functional visibility between external agencies and internal teams
• Oversee Production Coordinator and guide them in the most effective sample organization, pre-production product prep, task and prioritization management
• Assist in maintaining on-set efficiency – keeping to time + budget
• Be a stakeholder for on-set prep, shoot, and takedown
• Source model packages and casting options and own process of model selects per season by routing for feedback and approvals to brand marketing and creative teams
• Maintain relationships and communication with model agencies
• Oversee casting and model fits by sending product, tracking sizes, etc.
• Manage studio calendar and ensure crew needs are met and scheduled
• Provide assistance and booking for product laydown shoots

Educational/Position Requirements:

• Bachelors’ degree preferred or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of photoshoot and project management experience
• Experience with working with apparel product
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task
• Excellent communication and cross-functional skills
• Excellent understanding of GTM initiatives, planning and execution
• Attention to detail for accurate data entry skills
• Experience gathering requirements and documenting business processes
• Willingness to be in-office full-time for hands-on studio oversight and sample handling
• Working Knowledge of photo studio equipment and needs

Vuori

VaynerMedia is a global creative and media agency built for the now. Born in social our work is now full service, simply loving big ideas that connect and create real change for our clients business. We are independently owned, founded in 2009 with offices in London, New York, Los Angeles, Singapore, Sydney and Mexico City. And we’re not too bad at what we do, with our work winning in Cannes Lions, the Clios, D&AD and The Webbies to name a few.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• You are a maker! Your main focus is ideation and creation, both at a high speed and volume
• Collaborate with creative, client services, and strategy departments to develop a variety of content that meets creative and strategic criteria (client briefs, feedback, client KPIs)
• Ideate and conceptualize high-engagement and impactful social and traditional media content that reflects the brand’s aesthetic
• Interpret creative direction and adapt points from creative briefs into persuasive copy concepts
• Simultaneously manage multiple projects with short deadlines
• Propose concepts + ideas and present underlying strategic thinking to business leaders
• Partner successfully with a Copywriter to develop a range of creative work from content calendars to campaigns
• Provides support from pre production through post production, including the organizing shoot, directing content, etc.
• Ability to gather learnings from platforms, consumer feedback and culture to make concise, relevant recommendations.

Experience / Knowledge Required

• A Bachelor’s degree preferably from a design school or the equivalent relevant experience, and 1-3 years of design experience, developing and creating for digital / social strategies + campaigns, including client-facing experience
• Strong execution and strategic thinking skills, with a passion for learning conceptual/brainstorming skills and ideating strategically focused campaigns
• Ability to proofread and self-edit work to produce error-free content that adheres to brand’s style guidelines and maintains graphic consistency across all deliverables
• An aptitude for time management, organization, and communication
• Ability to wear multiple brand hats and switch easily among brand voices
• A passion for storytelling and the ability to tailor your ideas/concepts to tell that story on a variety of platforms
• Mild to major illustration skills
• The ability to effectively collaborate with various teams, providing the most useful guidance in an enthusiastic and inspiring manner
• An understanding of industry best practices and the platforms we love, and willingness to learn and articulate the unique VaynerMedia POV on each

VaynerMedia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that VaynerMedia provides equal employment opportunities to all staff members and job applicants without regard to gender, pregnancy, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, disability, sexual orientation, religious belief, part time or fixed term employment, age or any other legally protected class.
VaynerX

Company: Company 3

Job Title: Associate Producer

Location: Santa Monica, CA

Position Summary

Company 3 is looking for an  Associate Producer to join its production team. The Associate Producer will work alongside the feature finishing producing team in a supporting capacity. This position will also participate alongside out producing team on regular status calls, production summaries and strategy meetings for high-profile feature finishing projects. 

Main Duties

The Producing team is responsible for oversight and management of the feature finishing production process from initial pre-pro phase through conform, color and delivery. The Associate Producer will coordinate with internal operations, scheduling and assist teams to schedule facility resources, set project priorities and ensure timely completion of all intermediate processes and deliverables as per client production schedule and requirements.

What You Bring

You have great inter-personal skills, be meticulous, always organized and work calmly and professionally especially during high pressure situations. An appetite to learn and master the digital finishing workflow including image acquisition technologies, digital camera types, best editorial procedure, online-conform, color correction, LUTs, digital cinema, HDR and deliverable requirements and procedures relevant to each of your projects. Have exceptional organizational skills and be detail oriented. 

• Previous experience in a feature or episodic dailies, Post Production or VFX finishing environment.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced high-pressure environment with competing priorities under tight deadlines. 
• Highly organized and able to work independently within their own process. 
• An understanding of the Post Production scheduling process and the concept of deadlines therein. 
• An understanding of the digital editorial process and the relationship between offline and online editorial environments. 
• Work collaboratively with internal faculties including editorial, color, operations, data and engineering.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple priorities and projects.

About the Company: 

Company 3 provides a full range of Creative Services for content creators, including conceptual design, pre-vis, look development, ideation and rapid prototyping, 3D animation/CGI, motion graphics/designers, matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production finishing, marketing/trailers, live-action production, experiences, and more.  

Diversity and Inclusion at Company 3:  

Creativity has diversity at its core. We celebrate the value of each unique experience by being dedicated to fostering the most diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where every employee feels empowered and safe to show up to work as their full self. 

 It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Please inform the company’s HR representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. 
Company 3

Job Description

nWay is looking for a Creative Director to shepherd the creative vision and help create an amazing and balanced user experience for a new and exciting web3 project. As Creative Director, you will work with product managers, designers, artists, engineers, and the production team to foster an environment of collective creativity that inspires teams to come up with the best ideas that they can to support it. The ideal candidate must be an expert on what makes a game highly accessible but compelling enough to keep the competition element challenging yet fair and a deep understanding of free to play game economies and the openness to implement innovative web3 compliments into this exciting new space.

Responsibilities

• Define a clear, cohesive creative vision for the game by turning high-level ideas into detailed and well-thought out concepts.
• Works to make high level direction from the VP of Creative a reality and works with the other project leads to meet these goals.
• Work closely with the Lead designers to create engaging and gameplay systems with fun features that will improve user experience, engagement, and monetization.
• Work closely with other core team members to develop their specific parts of the vision + unify your concepts to tie together all design, graphic, narrative, and technical elements.
• Work closely with the Production team to review and discuss production priorities, timelines, and scope.
• Communicate (and emphasize) the creative direction across all channels to guide teams.
• Establish design processes to ensures all design and implementation deliverables are up to studio’s high standards of quality.
• Validate the consistency and quality of the game + ensure creative alignment between branding, experience, and strategy.
• Maintain and track ongoing relationships with current partners.

Requirements

• 5+ years of leadership experience as a designer, producer or artist with at least 3+ years on a live free-to-play mobile game.
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Effective cross-departmental communication: you have the know-how to comfortably communicate with all disciplines (programming, art, design, marketing, and so on)
• A highly collaborative and innovative spirit
• The ability to take technical and production feasibility into account when coming up with concepts
• Mentorship: you’re motivated to share your expertise to guide the next generation of creatives
• Autonomy in using presentation and design tools (e.g. Google Suite, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
• Knowledge of game engines (e.g. Unity or Unreal) and their limitations
• Working knowledge of modern fighting and real time strategy games
• Desire to work with an established IP in Web3
• Deep familiarity with competitive multiplayer genres on mobile, PC, console, and tabletop
• Expert knowledge of gameplay and mechanics for competitive games

Pluses

• Proficiency with Excel and/or Google Sheets
• Experience with competitive game design
• Running live ops for at least 1 year in the free to play space
• Working knowledge of blockchain and NFT technology
• Expert in fighting games and community
• Passion for the collectibles market

Why you want to work here

At nWay, we’re passionate about creating meaningful entertainment through real games with digital ownership and we’re always looking for talented individuals who share that same drive. We’re a small startup defined by a very collaborative, lean and laid back culture where everyone just wants to get things done. Our office is located in the heart of San Francisco and we’re conveniently located near BART, Muni, SF Ferry and Caltrain. We also offer medical, dental, vision insurances, FSA and commuter options. Most importantly, we do our best to keep everyone’s belly full with a fully stocked snack room plus office lunches!

nWay Inc.

NXZSOUND is FinTech Music Software startup company. We are currently reviewing recording artists all over the globe to make Original Music and Videos for our streaming library.

NXZSOUND is a “For Creatives By Creatives” company, so we are not looking for numbers, we are looking for “RAW TALENT”. We are looking for producers that can produce the following genres: Trap, Rap, R&B, Traditional R&B, Soul, Gospel, & Neo Soul. Producers will collaborate directly with NXZSOUND Digital A&Rs, Producers, and Project Managers to create original music for our pre-selected in-house Original Artists.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must use Pro Tools, Logic, or similar DAW
• Must collab with NXZSOUND producers
• Must follow directions
• Must be efficient meeting deadlines

SUBMISSION INSTRUTCTIONS:

1. Submit your Application on LinkedIn.
2. Text “111” to “310-742-0663” to submit music.

NXZSOUND

We are a regional retailer looking for a creative director who is as passionate about serving multicultural consumers as we are. You are a team player and the kind of person who can lead and inspire a creative team composed of freelancers and internal creators to new heights.

We’re searching for someone who can use both sides of the brain. Process-driven, big picture thinker, strategic, with deep relationships and wide experience in the production space. Need someone who has experience with talented voice-over direction, video production, creative development, art direction, copywriting, and social media marketing

He/she is a naturally creative mind but also a team administrator. Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment can juggle several projects, timelines, deliverables, internal meetings, and brainstorm sessions and who understands great creativity not only wins awards but drives revenue.

If this sounds like you, check us out! This is a full-time, on-site position located in Los Angeles.

Position Requirements

The Creative Director (CD) is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the outstanding quality of all creative products produced by the internal agency. The Creative Director reports to CMO and works collaboratively with agency staff and vendors, and regularly engages with cross-functional teams and leaders to manage a pipeline of work from multiple business units.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

·       Senior creative leadership for projects within the internal agency, providing both a holistic overview as well as a detailed understanding of business units projects

·       Gaining/maintaining familiarity with the company industry, products, business culture, and competition

·       Supervises monthly creative and production of multichannel + omnichannel ad campaigns

·       Provides creative inspiration, direction, mentorship, coaching, guidance, and performance management/reviews to creative team members, ensuring each team member produces the highest quality of work

·       Understands advertising, digital, and media industry trends/developments and uses this knowledge to present business-building ideas for the client and the agency

·       Able to articulate to CMO and team members the rationale behind each concept

·       Work with CMO to identify solutions through creative and marketing strategies

·       Provides support to functional areas focusing on strategic objectives and consistent delivery of the creative product

·       Fosters strong collaborative teams across functional areas

·       Supervisory responsibilities include carrying out related responsibilities per the company’s policies and applicable laws and collaborating with Senior Leadership and HR on related issues, including hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding employees, and addressing resolving problems

·       Leads and mentors the creative team in developing brands, campaigns, and individual deliverables

·       Leads the creative process from inception through the review phases of the creative plan

·       Nurture talent while working to grow their knowledge and skills

·       Adheres to the stated workflow and processes of our company

Skills and Abilities:

·     Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

·       Functional expertise within Agency or in-house Creative 7+ years

·       Leading and mentoring teams 3+ years

·       Proven portfolio

·     Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university (preferably in creative, design, advertising, or related field)

·     Ability to communicate concepts and ideas to others through written, drawn, and verbal means, particularly design staff across disciplines and project managers

·     familiarity with agency terminology, processes, and emerging/relevant technology and social/media channels

·     Good listening skills

·     Strong creative leader with proven creative and execution

·     Sense of humor

Condidential

The IDW Entertainment department is driven to find the next big thing, and we’re hoping that can include you as our new Creative Director. The ideal candidate will have a natural eye for design and a drive to inspire dynamic ideas that connect with all types of audiences.

Responsibilities

• Working with external creatives to visually translate their vision of the look and feel of various potential entertainment properties.
• Producing new ideas for company branding, promotional campaigns, and marketing communications.
• Collaborating with artists to develop necessary materials that accompany pitches for entertainment properties.
• Photo editing and image creation.
• Create web design, branding and identity development, package design, brainstorm ideation sketches and concept renderings, infographics and more.
• Evaluating trends, assessing new data, and keeping up-to-date with the latest entertainment trends.
• Participating in brainstorming meetings and creative sessions on projects across a wide variety of genres.
• Shaping brand standards and creating procedures to ensure all products are brand appropriate.
• Prioritize work and resources across engagements based on short- and long-term needs, establishing production schedules
• Produce fresh, innovative work that translates complex ideas into compelling experiences for visually sophisticated audiences
• Present, or oversee presentation of final concepts, and obtain approvals for deliverables

Requirements and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in art, graphic design, marketing, or other relevant fields.
• 6-8 years experience, particularly with, but not limited to web, social, and emerging technologies.
• A solid understanding of design, copy, and web practices.
• Strong proficiency in the Adobe Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, as well as PowerPoint and Keynote.
• Brilliant interpersonal and communication skills.
• Have in-depth knowledge of brand development and multichannel marketing models in the Entertainment industry.
• Must be a creative and strategic thinker.
• Years of experience translating written entertainment pitches into engaging visual worlds.
• Comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced environment.  

ABOUT IDW

IDW Publishing (IDWP), a subsidiary of IDW Media Holdings Inc. (OTC PINK: IDWM), is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels, art books, trade paperbacks, and tabletop games.

Founded in 1999, IDWP is one of the top four publishers of comic books and graphic novels in the U.S with an award-winning library of world-renowned licensed content and original series. More than 80 IDWP titles have appeared on The New York Times Best Sellers list, and have won 48 Eisner Awards, the highest honor in comic book publishing, and 27 Harvey Awards. 

IDW Entertainment (IDWE) develops, finances, produces, and distributes creative, diversified and targeted entertainment content ranging from sister company IDW Publishing’s extensive IP catalog of comic books and graphic novels. Since 2013, IDWE has successfully delivered three seasons of the critically-acclaimed Wynonna Earp, and the Netflix series adaptations of the popular comic book Locke & Key by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodríguez and show run by Carlton Cuse, V-Wars starring Ian Somerhalder, and October Faction.

IDW Media Holdings

‘WICKED’ Open Call for Dancers

Open Calls for dancers in Los Angeles

For the Broadway and National Touring Companies of the blockbuster musical “Wicked”

Seeking: unique and fit dancers with strong ballet and jazz technique for Wayne Cliento’s edgy and contemporary choreography. Think SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE.

• All ethnicities, ages 18 to early 30s.
• Equity and Non-Equity dancers are welcome to attend.
• We also welcom perfomers of any gender identity.

Open Dance calls

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

• 10:00 AM: Musculine Dancer Tracks
• 10:45 AM: Musculine Dancer Tracks
  
• 11:30 AM: Feminine Dancer Tracks
• 12:15 PM: Feminine Dancer Tracks

Please hold the afternoon in case you’re asked to return to dance more.

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

• 10:00 AM: Feminine Dancer Tracks
• 10:45 AM: Feminine Dancer Tracks 
  
• 11:30 AM: Musculine Dancer Tracks
• 12:15 PM: Musculine Dancer Tracks

Please hold the afternoon in case you’re asked to return to dance more.

Location: 3rd Street Dance, 8558 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, California 90048

Wear jazz shoes or sneakers, Bring photo/resume. After dancing you may be asked to sing 16 bars of musical theatre song or pop song; bring sheet music.

Callback will occur Thursday, october 20, 2022. morning/early afternoon.