San Francisco Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

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

Must be registered with Central Casting. 

Union Submissions only. You cannot have ever worked on Bishop’s Birthday.  See categories below: 

Covid Test on Sunday 10/23 in Los Angeles 

Shoot Day on Monday 10/24 in West Hollywood 

Kristan is looking for: 

• Females to portray Asian or Black nurse, age 30’s, size 8 or smaller. 
• Male to portray a doctor, age 40’s , 34 waist or smaller. Must be clean shaven
• Female to portray Caucasian or Hispanic Housekeeper age 30’s to 50’s, Size 8 or smaller. 

***UNION AND 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 shoot day.

Christian P is taking submissions for a show seeking background with Vespas, E-Scooters, One Wheel Scooters, etc. and have experience riding them.

Dates:

RUSH COVID Test: MONDAY, Oct 24th

Possible Work: Tuesday, Oct 25th

Location: LA Area

NOTE:

Regardless of vaccination, you must still test negative for COVID-19 on one or more tests to be arranged by production prior to the first production work date. 

As a condition of working on set, all talent are required to get Covid-19 test at a production sanctioned testing facility prior to any work date. Must be okay with any form test (nasal swabs, etc). Additional testing may also be done on workdays. While at the test facility and on set, Production requires that a face mask that covers your nose and mouth be worn.

“Peppermint” Film Casting Call for Tuba Players

**TUBA PLAYERS CASTING NOTICE**
NON-UNION ONLY

New Feature Film, PEPPERMINT, is looking for males & females to play RECURRING “TUBA PLAYERS,” tentatively working December 14th & February 1st-3rd, February 6th-10th, February 13th-17th, with covid testing prior to filming. MUST KNOW HOW TO PLAY THE TUBA.

Looking for NON-UNION Males & Females, 18-28 years old (to play younger), all ethnicities! MUST KNOW HOW TO PLAY THE TRUMPET.

Rate:
$197 for 8 hours with time and a half after 8
NU: $50 Covid test bump
U: $100 Covid tes bump
+ 1/4 base rate for fittings (If A fitting is needed)