San Francisco Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call: Extras for Commercial Shoot (Soccer Players)

Job Description: We are currently looking for extras to participate in a commercial shoot. The extras will play soccer and represent a vibrant community scene. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who are enthusiastic about soccer and acting to appear in a commercial production. Selected participants will play soccer in various scene settings under the direction of the shoot coordinator.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the commercial as instructed by the director or shoot coordinator.
• Play soccer and engage in background activities as required for the shoot.
• Follow direction for various soccer-related actions and scenes.
• Maintain a professional demeanor on set and adhere to the shooting schedule.

Requirements:

• Ethnicity: Mexican/Latinx/Hispanic (please note this is a specific requirement for the roles due to the portrayal of the community in the commercial).
• Must have basic to intermediate soccer skills.
• Must be available on the shooting date without conflicts.
• Ability to take direction well and work effectively with a large team.
• Prior acting experience is a plus but not required.

Compensation:

• Rate: $450 for the shoot.
• Additional details regarding compensation for travel or other expenses will be provided upon selection.

Casting Call: Hollywood Impersonators for VIP Film Production Launch Party

Job Details:
We are excited to announce a casting call for talented impersonators to portray iconic Hollywood figures, specifically Marilyn Monroe and Indiana Jones, at an upcoming VIP film production launch party. This high-profile event will be attended by key figures in the film industry and promises to be a night of celebration and networking.

Job Responsibilities:

• Dress and act in character as Marilyn Monroe or Indiana Jones throughout the duration of the event.
• Interact with guests in character, providing an engaging and memorable experience.
• Be available for photo opportunities with guests, adding to the lively atmosphere of the party.
• Participate in any specific scenes or interactions planned by the event organizers to entertain attendees.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as an impersonator, actor, or performer, specifically embodying the characters Marilyn Monroe or Indiana Jones.
• Ability to closely mimic the mannerisms, voice, and appearance of the chosen character.
• Professional demeanor and excellent interactive skills, with the ability to stay in character for the duration of the event.
• Must be punctual, reliable, and have transportation to and from the event location in Roseville.
• Willingness to meet beforehand for a brief rehearsal or coordination meeting if required.

Compensation:

• Competitive hourly rate (specific details to be discussed upon shortlisting).
• Complimentary food and beverages during the event.
• Opportunity for future engagements based on performance.

Casting Call: Professional Pastry Chef, Cake Artist, and Chocolatier

Job Description: We are excited to announce an immediate casting call for highly skilled pastry chefs, cake artists, and chocolatiers who have a passion for creating magical and visually stunning sweet showpieces. Selected candidates will compete in a premium baking competition designed to showcase top-tier talent and creativity in the culinary arts. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to challenge yourself in a high-stakes environment, gain national exposure, and compete for significant prizes.

Responsibilities:

• Design and create complex and aesthetically pleasing sweet showpieces under competitive conditions.
• Collaborate with a team of professional chefs and production staff to plan and execute baking projects.
• Participate in various challenges throughout the competition that test different aspects of culinary skill and creativity.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety and kitchen organization during the competition.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a pastry chef, cake designer, or chocolatier with a strong portfolio of past work.
• Formal culinary training is preferred, with a specialization in pastry, desserts, or chocolate.
• Ability to work under pressure and within tight time constraints, demonstrating both speed and precision.
• Creative thinking and a strong artistic sense to conceive and execute unique designs.
• Willingness to engage in a competitive environment and collaborate effectively with peers and production staff.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to be filmed for television or other media.

Compensation: Competitive compensation package, including participation incentives and potential prize winnings

Berggruen Gallery seeks a highly professional and reliable person as a Gallery Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to work in a cultural, creative, and challenging environment.

The ideal candidate for this position has an interest in fine art and excellent organizational skills, is highly motivated, and excels in an extremely fast-paced environment.

This full-time position is based in San Francisco, California, and reports on-site to the Directors and Owner. Working hours are 9am — 5pm, Monday — Friday.

Responsibilities

The candidate will be an assistant to multiple gallery directors.

• Assist owner and directors in the preparation of exhibitions
• Manage reception desk: greet clients in the gallery, answer and direct phone calls, coordinate materials and viewings for clients, ensuring art handling is finalized
• Assist with coordinating gallery events
• Act as the initial point of contact, greeting visitors, answering phones, responding to general inquiries, and overseeing the opening and closing of the gallery daily
• Administrative duties: office supplies, kitchen supplies, signage in the gallery, basic upkeep of gallery space, and personal errands for the owner and directors
• Assist with any unanticipated projects or requests

Qualifications

• BA Degree Required
• 1-2 years of experience within an office, gallery, auction house, or museum setting preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Must be extremely organized and able to prioritize tasks as needed
• Must be highly detail-oriented and have excellent proofreading skills
• Strong computer skills required
• MS Office, Google Drive, and back-end operations on social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin)
• Design experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and photo editing preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize critical assignments and coordinate numerous projects simultaneously
• Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities
• Willingness to work long hours (50 – 60 hours per week) -flexibility to allow for periodic long work days and to support the gallery’s special events, which generally occur after work hours.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please include “Gallery Assistant” in the subject line. Calls to the gallery will not be accepted nor returned.

Berggruen Gallery

About the client: Roku

Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the US. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers.

The Role

The Photo Producer role requires a solid foundational knowledge of photography spanning multiple platforms: television, marketing, social, and digital uses. This role will contribute to all aspects of photo production for the Roku creative studio team. This person must be able to quickly source imagery while understanding licensing rights and usage. The role covers a wide landscape of needs and uses, so the person must be adaptable and responsive, as well as a problem solver. The person should be able to think outside of the box and be up to date on the latest photography trends. This role will occasionally lead all aspects of photo production for the Roku creative studio team.

Your responsibilities

• Produce photo shoots for marketing, brand, and events.
• On-site art direction for photo shoots.
• Work directly with creative, marketing, brand, press, and social teams to fill photo requests and deliver assets.
• Obtain and manage key assets.
• Research/pitch photographers for photo shoots.
• Negotiate licensing rights with photographers.
• Assign and oversee retouchers.
• Coordinate, process and track POs/invoices.
• Talent Relations

Your experience

• 5+ years in a Producer role, preferably in a creative marketing space
• Experience in a digital environment, related to streaming.
• Demonstrate a high level of shoot production.
• Art direction for key art development and unit stills photography.
• Able to provide a portfolio of work experience.
• Engagement with outside retouchers to guide final imagery standards.
• A sincere love for streaming entertainment, television, movies, and storytelling.
• Have an extensive network of photographers, set designers, prop stylists, hair & make-up stylists, and location agencies.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Positive team collaboration is a must.
• Demonstrate the ability to think broader – understand strategy to deliver photography that aligns with audiences and campaign goals.
• Understanding of photography usage and rights.
• Ability to think, respond and obtain imagery quickly with a keen eye for specific use cases.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

West Valley Staffing Group

Job Details:

Job Title: Art Director IV

Location: Bay Area (remote)

Pay Range: $100-$110/hr. on W2.

Duration: 3-6 months

Summary:

• The main function of the Art Director is to oversee the design, preparation, and creation of new media projects using a variety of new media software applications, techniques and tools.
• This person supervises the activities and staff involved in preparation and production of various technical and non-technical materials, forms, manuals, brochures and literature to include, but limited to: annual reports, marketing brochures for specific company product lines, recruiting brochures.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepares high level graphic arts designs and designs integrated text/graphic layouts.
• Directs the design, graphic preparation and production of various technical and non-technical illustrations, forms, manuals, brochures and literature.
• Frequently required to create new designs and work from rough draft concepts for these ads, brochures, internal publications and other marketing materials.
• Ensure compliance with corporate identity standards in external documents and other materials.

Skills:

• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills and problem solving ability.
• Ability to utilize various forms of media, including print, electronic and film.
• Ability to visualize in 2D and 3D and understand aesthetic aspects of design.
• Previous experience using the computer to create layouts and generate new images.
• Experience with Adobe publishing and graphics software.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• If managing, supervisory skills required.

“U.S. Tech Solutions, Inc. is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.”

US Tech Solutions

This position is based out of City of Industry, California.

Quinn offers a dynamic, fast-paced work environment with exciting growth potential. We believe in rewarding exceptional performance and offer competitive wages, profit sharing, 401k match, plus a complete benefits package.

The Regional Collections Manager – Rental Division directs and coordinates activities of monitoring customer credit accounts, and collecting delinquent accounts of customers by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate employees. This position oversees a team of collection staff members tasked with increasing the percentage of successful repayments for rental services provided.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Provide coaching of sound collections methods and tactics to direct reports. At the same time, utilize those methods and tactics to maximize collections efforts.
• Review and evaluate delinquent accounts, determining appropriate actions to be taken in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Communicate with customers regarding their outstanding debts, negotiating payment plans, settlements and or other resolutions.
• Coordinate and maintain credit meetings throughout all levels of the business. Includes preparation and formulation of status notes and proper follow-up of action items.
• Develop relevant reports on an ongoing or ad-hoc basis related to collections. These reports will be designed to target and improve collections efforts.
• Review collection reports to ascertain status of collections, balances outstanding and to evaluate effectiveness of current collection policies and procedures.

For a complete description, please visit quinncompany.com/careers

Quinn Company

ABOUT WSS:

WSS has been the leading retailer of footwear, apparel, and accessories since its establishment in 1984. With over 100 stores nationwide, WSS offers thousands of styles from top-name brands, delivering exceptional customer service and setting the standard for value and style in the “Best Neighborhood Store” concept. In 2021, Foot Locker, Inc. successfully completed its acquisition of WSS. As a prominent retailer of athletic shoes and apparel, Foot Locker’s acquisition of WSS enables the expansion of its presence into the casual footwear market. WSS is committed to becoming the ultimate Neighborhood Store, fostering authentic connections with local communities, and providing unparalleled service and value to Hispanic communities across the country. To learn more, please visit www.shopwss.com.

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Creative Director, you will be responsible for leading the creative, brand design, content creation and graphic art functions. You will work closely with other marketing functions, merchandising, e-comm, store development, visual merchandising and other company leaders to drive the business and brand efforts. You will oversee/manage external agencies and internal teams, bringing to creative concepts, campaigns (brand, promotions, cultural/sports moments to life across strategic initiatives, programs, activations and overall efforts for WSS.

With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we serve and create demand for our products that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients.

The Creative Director at WSS should inspire and lead our teams to deliver top-quality work. This leader guides a team of agencies, graphic designers, content creation people to develop the concepts, design direction, and visual expression for products, design systems, brand campaigns, and multi-platform experiences.

You will be part of a team of marketing professionals that works cross functionally with teams in Ecomm, store ops, visual merchandising, social media and other departments to drive brand awareness, store foot traffic, customer engagement, and revenue growth.

This role will also work on special projects as designated by the Chief Marketing Officer.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Creative Strategy, Planning, Development and Execution: Oversee and ensure consistent and strong creative initiatives and executions, including strategic initiatives, brand campaigns, key commercial/sports/cultural moments, promotional efforts, digital marketing and more to bring, engage and retain customers, ensuring a seamless and positive customer experiences.

·       Team Leadership and People Management: Lead and manage teams in creative, content management and design art functions, ensuring they have necessary resources, training and guidance to execute their roles effectively. It also includes the relationship and management of agencies and production partners.

·       Budget Management: Create and manage the creative function budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and cost-effective activities to maximize ROI.

·       Reporting: Provide detailed reports to the executive team on metrics.

·       Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the key liaison between the marketing team and other departments, ensuring that creative strategies align with sales, merchandising, and overall marketing objectives.

REQUIREMENTS:

·       Bachelor’s or master’s degree in marketing, communications, design and/or related field is preferred.

·       10+ years of professional creative and/or design experience, with significant leadership experience within retail industry, consumer goods, an agency or relevant organization.

·       Strong ability and experience with leading, directing, and managing cross-disciplinary teams.

·       A track-record of top-quality projects. An extensive portfolio of distinctive work that demonstrates conceptual thinking, a highly developed editorial eye, and the ability to craft visual projects with care, brand-appropriate perspective, and aesthetic refinement across creative disciplines, including art/photo direction, copywriting, campaign concepting, graphic/brand design, user experience design, film and motion design, and environmental/physical experience design. 

·       Solid understanding of creative processes and production methods across various media (TV, print, digital, social media, motion, spatial).  

·       A profile exhibiting thought leadership and engagement in a creative/cultural/sports field.

·       Exceptional communication skills: verbal, written, and interpersonal.

Please note: This is a hybrid position. In-office required days will be Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

WSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law. WSS is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

WSS / Eurostar, Inc.

Director of Entertainment Sales

Job Overview

The Maybourne Beverly Hills Hotel invites you to explore opportunities to push your creativity and be outstanding in a career that will bring out your craft and passion. We look for people that will share our vision and help bring it to life. If this is something you want to be a part of, we look forward to receiving your application.

Summary of Position

The Director of Entertainment Sales is responsible for leading the #1 industry for MBH and encompasses both transient and group goals. A natural salesperson who has the ability to maximize impact, maintain interest, and effectively position The Maybourne Beverly Hills as the number one choice for the entertainment business in the Greater Los Angeles Area.

Roles and Responsibilities

Job duties include, although are not limited to:

1. Meets/exceeds revenue goals in both group and negotiated corporate; works closely with Director of Group Sales and Director of Transient Sales
2. Leads a monthly meeting updating on-property and Maybourne stakeholders on actions and wins.
3. Development of business from (but not exclusively) Film/TV, Music, Junkets, and Corporate accounts.
4. Completes annual account management plans and executes all actions
5. Growth and continued production of our existing Entertainment accounts and development of new Entertainment accounts that are suitable to our strategy
6. Participation in tradeshows, networking events, and workshops as outlined in annual plans
7. Hosting of site inspections, familiarization trips, and activations.
8. Must have exceptional attention to detail and follow up skills to create client loyalty and confidence.
9. Coordinate ongoing research of the industry to detect market trends and related information for development of new marketing strategies; make reasonable recommendations to improve potential from the business transient market.
10. Utilizes the A360 tool setting revenue goals for global entertainment accounts competing share from comp set.     
11. Create Entertainment Initiatives in Salesforce that’s specific for, but not limited to, Award Season, Junkets, and other relevant action items
12. Work in conjunction with other departments within the hotel to ensure smooth handling of entertainment travelers’ needs and requirements; educates Conf Service team when necessary
13. Monitor actual sales and revenues monthly to determine variance and assess goal accomplishments and adjust strategies accordingly.
14. Generate monthly reporting for Group, Transient and Corporate 
15. Budget and forecast for Group, Transient, and Corporate 
16. Familiar with marketing promotions and industry initiatives to drive client education and incentives.
17. Orchestrate quarterly and annual account reviews and market action plans and collaborate with other Directors and Managers to drive production.
18. Able to work independently and make decisions based on established policies and procedures
19. In possession of significant knowledge of industry reporting systems and analytics.
20. Must have entrepreneurial mindset and be able to take initiative to capture business and maximize profits for the hotel.
21. Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders/guests, partners and actively engage in sales activities, including negotiations and closing deals
22. Ensure accuracy for forecasting of revenues, monthly reports, sales budget
23. Assist Sales/Catering/Conference Services in receiving the necessary guest information and closing business, as requested. Demonstrate commitment to The Maybourne brand and core values.
24. Possess adequate revenue knowledge including rate loading, rate maximization, revenue strategy and reporting.
25. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
26. Celebrates successes and publicly recognizes the contributions of team members; ensures recognition is taking place across areas of responsibility. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5-7 years sales experience a portion in the entertainment industry
• Previous Five Star/Luxury Hotel Sales Experience a plus
• Experience in the Entertainment market in Los Angeles is a plus 
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Must have an established network of connections in the entertainment industry 
• Proficient with A360
• Must possess computer skills, including, but not limited to, use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Delphi/SF
• Knowledge of computer accounting programs, math skills as well as budgetary analysis capabilities required.
• Ability to use professional sales techniques to negotiate the best possible terms and conditions that satisfy customer (internal and external) requirements.
• Creates an atmosphere in which timely information flows smoothly throughout the department; possesses exceptional communications skills.
• Experience working within hotel sales operations, managing team members and budgets.
• Ability to translate business needs into what needs to be done; ensures that all work is completed effectively; monitors the progress of work against schedules and budgets; maintains high performance standards.
• Understands our competition and knows how to sell against them.
• Possession of in-depth understanding of global travel in addition to a network of contacts.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work in dynamic and fast-changing environment. 
• Must be a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Possible prolonged periods of standing.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

How you Demonstrate your Talent

The guests of The Maybourne Beverly Hills are our top priority. We take great pride to ensure that each and every guest has the most memorable experience that is enhanced by going the extra mile through providing the world-class service our hotels are known for. 

1. Go the EXTRA mile in our efforts
2. Be RESPECTFUL to our guests and colleagues
3. Deliver service in a CARING fashion
4. Be OUTSTANDING
5. Express your own personality – Create your LEGACY
6. Be your NATURAL SELF – Be genuine and sincere with the guest and colleagues

Who you would be working for

Maybourne owns and manages Claridge’s, The Connaught, The Berkeley, The Maybourne Riviera, The Emory and The Maybourne Beverly Hills – six of the world’s most renowned luxury hotels.

Our hotels have histories that stretch back over a century. And, while each one retains its timeless appeal and individual nature, we are committed to ensuring they are always in tune with the wants and wishes of today’s discerning guests.

A warm welcome and cool spirit define The Maybourne Beverly Hills, the newest member of our hotel family. Blending our signature service style with the energy of Beverly Hills, expect culinary creativity and contemporary comfort, all wrapped up in a landmark location. The Maybourne Beverly Hills is California, through and through.

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Company matched 401(k) plan
• Company matched Health Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parking
• Dry Cleaning
• Company Cellphone/Laptop
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Colleague meals
• Colleague Referral Incentive program

*The Maybourne Beverly Hills participates in E-Verify.*

The Maybourne Beverly Hills

The role of Creative Production Lead entails managing concept development, content production, and execution for communications programming rooted in pop culture to support overarching communications goals and campaigns across social and press channels.

Details:

Pay: $54-64/hr

Location: Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA

W2 Contract through Dec 31st, 2024 to start (potential to extend or go permanent)

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the end-to-end process from concepting and content production shoots to final delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Leading and managing a team of producers, directors, photographers, editors, and other production staff, offering direction, feedback, and support throughout the concepting and production process.
• Collaborating with external vendors, such as production companies, rental houses, and freelance talent, to secure necessary services and equipment for shoots.
• Ensuring technical aspects of production, including camera operation, lighting, sound recording, and post-production editing, meet industry standards and project requirements.
• Developing and managing production budgets, tracking expenses, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and maintaining quality standards.
• Creating and managing production schedules, coordinating with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely delivery of content.
• Working closely with editors and post-production teams to review footage, provide feedback, and ensure final deliverables meet project requirements.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of content production experience,
• Strong eye for cinematography and creative storytelling
• Expertise in the production process and terminology
• Exceptional leadership abilities, excellent communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational and project management skills
• Familiarity with production equipment and software tools
• Proven ability to anticipate and resolve production challenges while finding creative solutions to achieve project objectives.

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

Russell Tobin