Texas Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Houstonia is unique: a news, entertainment and information source as smart, exciting and vital as the people who call Houston home. Each month we canvass the nation’s fourth largest city in search of the newsmakers and tastemakers, people who are changing the way we eat, play, dress and think. Chock-full of timely, engaging stories, as well as spectacular photography and cutting-edge design, our goal is a signature mix of in-depth news stories, provocative essays, and guides to the best of the city that no Houstonian can live without. Houstonia is published by SagaCity Media.

The Associate Art Director position is responsible for designing editorial layouts and digital art for online and social media for narrative and service features, regularly appearing departments and involves assigning photography and illustrations,

Job outline:

• Design and produce department and feature layouts for the quarterly magazine
• Meet with editors and art director to collaborate, communicate, and present ideas
• Flow copy from word document to InDesign and typeset using paragraph style sheets
• Pivot from project to project; for example, designing an editorial layout, creating a social media graphic, commissioning illustrations or photography, etc.
• Coordinate photo shoots for feature stories
• Recruit freelance photographers, illustrators, and other artists
• Assist editors with graphics for digital content
• Create illustrations for digital or print
• Animation of illustrated content for digital
• Coordinate with contacts for pickup art
• Photograph subjects, locations, food, etc. for print and digital
• Create maps and infographics
• Assist Production Manager in production of finalized pages to export, send and approve proofs from printer
• Compile, organize and prepare all finalized PDF files for archive
• Compile and prepare content from the finalized quarterly magazine and upload via the CMS platform for digital

Qualifications:

• 3 – 5 years of successful design experience at a consumer magazine
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Ability to create information graphics or typography
• Strong design sensibility
• Proven track record as a team player
• High proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator)
• Experience with Digital Publishing Suite
• Web skills including design, video and interactive media are preferred
• Creative vision
• Ability to generate original concepts
• High level of design sophistication
• Keen eye for photography
• Exceptional typography skills
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced team environment
• Must be detail-oriented and set high standards for accuracy
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills required
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all employee and company information

Location: This opportunity is open to candidates willing to perform work from the state of Texas.

SagaCity Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and bases all hiring and employment decisions solely upon an individual’s qualifications relating to the requirements of the position for which they are being considered, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap or disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. All are encouraged to apply. Should you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please email [email protected] with subject line “Accommodation Request – Associate Art Director Position”

Houstonia Magazine

0-60 is a new business venture from Unspeakable that includes a YouTube channel dedicated to pushing the boundaries of car content in the digital space. Unspeakable in a media brand that has over 35 Million subscribers and over 15 Billion views on YouTube across all our channels.

We are looking for a Co-Host to make videos with and without Nathan. This person should be very passionate and knowledgable about cars, engines, etc. They will also need to come up with content ideas and be used to basic vlog filming on their own.

Duties:

• Interviewing guests in studio and on location
• Research, Plan and produce an energetic, informative show through creative ideas, segments, and interviews
• Work with co-host to organize and plan show calendar, book guests, and schedule segments
• Collect information, video, or photos at remote locations for post-production
• Participate in events to promote the channel and content
• Maintain a show social media account and assist in maintaining and updating the show’s social media accounts

Requirements and Skills:

• Strong interest in YouTube content
• Strong interest in cars and associated communities  
• Creative thinker who isn’t afraid to try new ideas
• Must be energetic, positive, and great in a team environment
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter, able to work well alone and as part of a team
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Organization skills – ability to prioritize and schedule based on multiple production timelines
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Must have video samples for consideration

Unspeakable

Position: Senior Art Director

Location: Hybrid

Starts: Within a Couple Weeks

Duration: Full-Time

Status: Full-Time

Rate: Up to $110,000 a year, depending on experience

Our client, a leader in the motion picture industry, is looking for a Senior Art Director! This HYBRID, full-time role starts as soon as the right candidate has been identified.

The Senior Art Director will be conceptualizing, designing, executing, and carrying out visual design strategy for both print and digital creative initiatives. The Senior Art Director will also direct and coordinate all photo shoots for the brand.

Senior Art Director Responsibilities

• Conceptualize print and digital collateral like emails, web pages, web banners, social media graphics, flyers, posters, in-store graphics, gift cards and more.
• Developing conceptual ideas for photo shoots and art directing during the shoot.
• Building the visual design strategy for multiple campaigns that could be omni-channel.
• Coordinating the large photo productions and styling the look and feel.
• Bringing a fresh perspective to the well-known brand, while still utilizing the brand standards.
• Managing a small team of 1-3 people and their performance for the organization.
• Providing direction to the team on the campaign needs and ensuring it is being delivered.
• Being hands-on with assets like editing and manipulating photos, designing graphics and animating videos for social and web purposes.
• Working with senior leadership on new concepts and trends that could be creatively executed.

Senior Art Director Requirements

• 7 + years experience, 3 + years leadership experience
• Experience as a Photo Art Director of being heavily involved in Photo Art Direction in the past
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects is a PLUS

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Submit resume (and samples if applicable) to: [email protected]

Creative Circle

Position: Art Director

Location: Fully Remote

Starts: Next two weeks

Duration: 4+ months, 40 hours per week

Status: Freelance

Rate: Around $42 per hour DOE

Our award-winning agency client is looking for a REMOTE freelance Art Director to start in September, 40 hours per week, at least through the end of the year.

The Art Director will need to have prior pharmaceutical industry experience.

In this role, the Art Director will work on concepts and designs for both print and digital for a major international pharmaceutical client, with a heavy emphasis on email.

Art Director Responsibilities

• Develop concepts for campaigns
• Strategize with cross-functional stakeholders including copywriters and designers
• Create designs for websites, email marketing pieces, digital advertising and social media
• Design concept imagery for presentations and pitches
• Present to clients and articulate creative concepts
• Work with creative team to produce new ideas for clients
• More senior Art Director will approve proofs and print audits

Art Director Requirements

• Pharmaceutical industry experience required
• Previous agency experience
• Adobe XD required
• 5+ years experience concepting in art direction role
• Strong portfolio of concepted and hands-on work, especially digital and web work

The client is requiring COVID-19 vaccination for this position. If there is a bona fide medical or religious reason why you cannot be vaccinated, you may contact [email protected]. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].

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Submit resume (and samples if applicable) to: [email protected]

Creative Circle

Job Description

We are a small, fast-paced internal Creative Team who takes responsibility and ownership in creating high caliber creative for a beloved brand. We are here to provide strategically sound, breakthrough creative solutions for many different audiences through a variety of platforms; from digital to print to in-theatre signage.

You are a creative storyteller with experience in making visually dynamic and compelling designs. You are an outstanding graphic designer and photo art director who is comfortable with creating a large volume and variety of content and eager to explore strategic visual storytelling on multiple platforms. You have the ability to think conceptually and strategically. You rarely need someone to feed you the idea. You’re an idea machine.

You’re a team player. You’re a great listener, open to feedback and able to take the creative vision and bring it to life. You are low ego and don’t grow attached to your own ideas—instead, you have a strong desire to push them. You are reliable, responsible and flexible to the situations thrown your way, and you tackle challenges head on. You’re an active participant—You’re engaged and prepared to speak up in discussions.

You design with energy and passion for your craft. Creativity in design, a love for photography, type, color, composition is your life and you inspire the creative team with your energy and ambition. You’re a master of all things digital. You know all the ins and outs and can provide insights on a regular basis, but you also have a general knowledge of print production. You are constantly keeping up with new trends in digital and social channels.

You create strategically. You have the ability to see a vision while meeting customer and business needs. You deliver more than just beautiful design—your design decisions are always thoughtful and strategic. Delivering amazing work that generates results and compels action is your objective.

You are organized, methodical, and timely. You should be able to meet or exceed all creative expectations for deliverables. You can work quickly within deadlines, briefs, and creative direction, as well as with outside vendors such as stylists, photographers and agencies as needed.

You’re an experienced and motivated talent and you have the hybrid skill sets to show for it: Digital, print, photography, video, animation and you have the technical acumen for capturing, editing, and producing impactful creative that engages the customer.

You are a natural self-starter who will create projects and have a polished visual aesthetic that’s fun and energetic. You do not require much oversight, you’re a thinker with a growth mindset. You are proactive and come to the table with ideas. You’re a quick problem-solver and unbelievably creative.

You’re passionate about the movies and follow what’s going on in the entertainment and advertising industry on a regular basis. You can create lemonade out of lemons and you always do it with a smile and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and execute across all campaign initiatives and platforms including but not limited to: digital emails, display ads, social posts (including ability to animate), print collateral and packaging for theatre marketing and company-wide collateral.
• Carry out Visual Design Strategy through Cinemark’s brand identity across multiple media platforms and editorial formats.
• Work collaboratively with other team members and clients to produce sound solutions
• Be trustworthy and unbelievably reliable as the CD’s second in command.
• Quickly concept and generate ideas for presentations as well as team meetings/reviews.
• Create impactful and smart designs that communicate clearly to the consumer
• Be fast on your feet, thrive under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations to produce amazing work.
• Provide insight to new technology and design trends. Continually teach other team members new ways of doing the work as technology evolves. Be proactive to present new solutions.
• Create and self-manage all-sized projects and prioritize multiple requests at any given time. Hit all deadlines if not beat them.
• Bring new and exciting ideas to the table to elevate and expand our brands.
• Drive integration of art direction and design to different media channels, including digital, print, and video.
• Provide strategic creative recommendations for clients; offer new ideas, concepts, and designs to continuously drive new business opportunities.
• Build strong relationships, effectively communicating with designers, CD, Copy Director, VP and project managers.
• Always be prepared to present and sell your work while clearly communicating the creative strategy around the ‘why’.
• Act as a champion for high-caliber creative for the Cinemark brand.
• Great eye for photography, crops and ability to coordinate and direct photo shoots with advanced photo editing abilities.
• Contribute in all stages of creative production: from brainstorming and concepting, to executing and delivering best-in-class digital and print creative.
• Put the user first in all design decisions.
• Take direction and execute against it with little assistance, work independently and iterate on your work with feedback from creative leadership and stakeholders

Qualifications

• 5-6 years design experience. We’re looking for the right fit, not the right amount of years.
• BS/BA in graphic design or related field. Not required, but preferred. Your experience and stand-out portfolio are what we’re most interested in.
• Excellent knowledge of digital and print design including animation, email marketing, understanding of UX, print production and overall best practices.
• Extreme proficiency in mac-based Adobe Creative Suite. Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign specifically. After Effects a plus.
• You like being part of a team and are happy and willing to work in a collaborative environment while putting in the time to create amazing work..
• Stunning portfolio that showcases a love of design across all platforms.
• A sharp aesthetic design acumen. You’re obsessed with type, color and composition and how to tell the strongest story through the connection of visuals and messaging.
• Strong time management and communication skills, with excellent attention to detail and presentation capabilities
• Experience on an in-house Creative Team is a must.
• Experience working with Brand Guidelines, Creative Briefs and external agencies.
• Be positing, motivated, self-starter, self-sufficient and have an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Experience working on photoshoots including involvement with still photography, as well as lifestyle photography, casting, art directing, editing.

Cinemark USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Cinemark

Unspeakable media is looking for a creative leader to join our team. If you are knowledgeable in the YouTube/Influencer space, relentlessly creative and want to grow and innovative with a passionate team, then this is the place for you.

Responsibilities

• Developing new ideas for our Vlog Channel
• Leading creative/brainstorming meetings to develop each new idea
• Provide an outline for each video concept before pre-production is started
• Guiding each video from concept to completion by collaborating with the Production Managers, Camera and Post-Production teams.
• Great understanding of YouTube trends and analytics
• Develop Thumbnail concepts
• Research YouTube trends and develop best practices for retention
• Lead Creative for brand integrations
• On set directing

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a director, producer, writer or content strategist in high performing digital content
• Affinity of all things social and viral
• Great Communication, Organization and Time Management Skills
• Knowledge of influencers/creators and current video trends
• In depth knowledge of YouTube analytics

Unspeakable

Casting Call for Authentic Santa

**MEMPHIS, TN CASTING NOTICE**

STAND-IN CASTING NOTICE FOR YOUNG ROCK ON NBC

Union Status: NON-UNION

Rate of Pay:

• $175 for 12-hour day plus OT for filming (per day), $43.75 for covid test taken on non-work dates.

Work Dates : 

• Friday 10/7/22 COVID TEST
• Monday 10/10/22 FILM

Shoot Location: MEMPHIS, TN area

[DON STAND-IN] Male, African American, Ages 20-55, height range 5”6-5’8,  150 – 170 lbs. facial hair great.

Submissions MUST include ALL of the following: first & last name, contact number, height, weight, clothing sizes, city you are located in and a recent photo of yourself. Photos MUST be in color and be of you alone with no one else in the photo, NO sunglasses, NO hats, NO filters and should be taken against a plain/solid color background if possible!!

Hotel Chain Commercial Casting Call

Environment Casting is currently casting REAL football players, age 18-26, as extras in a SAG commercial for a major hotel chain. 

Shooting in Houston, TX 10/11-10/13 (will work one day) 

Rate SAG EXB: $427.30 for the shoot day

Photo Shoot Casting Call

CASTING CALL 

Austin, TX 

Background Talent for a Photo Stills Shoot 

Shoot Dates: 10/5 & 10/6  

Rate: $200/day 

SEEKING THE FOLLOWING:

• Adults, age range 25-50, all ethnicities