Toronto Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Art Director + Copywriter Team needed for conceptual development of unignorable and unorthodox ideas and the flawless execution of creative deliverables. Balancing creative thinking with interpersonal skills, this team will demonstrate an ability to justify concepts to both the client and the project team. They ensure their projects are smart, kickass and beautifully crafted.

What you will do…

• Regularly attend and participate fully in briefs, product group meetings and client presentations; attend client briefs and research as needed
• Present creative work and creative rationales to product group and then to client for discussion and approval; compellingly and with an authoritative manner, building a positive working relationship with client contacts
• Create persuasive art and copy that engages the target audience and follows the brand’s tone of voice.
• Execute creative using new and modern perspectives along with reliable production methods while keeping the client’s existing graphic look, brand image, and goals in mind.
• Partner with Production to ensure the development of formats that achieve the strategic objectives outlined in the brief and maximize the use of the production budget
• Manage multiple projects in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintain quality and budget control throughout all aspects of the art, file prep and/or broadcast production process in conjunction with Production and Studio
• Championing the client’s cause while balancing it with McCann’s objectives
• Contribute to building a positive agency culture, building positive working relationships with other departments and clients

Who you will be…

• Must be a team player.
• 3+ years of experience as Art Director or Copywriter
• Knowledge and experience in performing on a variety of consumer, industrial, corporate and institutional communication assignments, across multiple mediums.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive self-starter
• Proven experience developing progressive digital, direct and social projects
• Demonstrated ability to develop concepts relevant to the client’s objectives, and distinct in their presentation.

The Company

McCann Worldgroup Canada is committed to a diverse workforce as an Employment Equity employer (Women, People with Disabilities, Aboriginal Peoples, and Visible Minorities) and aims to maintain an inclusive and equitable workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require an accommodation, we would be happy to work with you to meet your needs.

McCann Canada

Are you a highly skilled Creative Director looking for an exciting opportunity to showcase your talent and take your career to the next level?

As a Creative Director, you will lead and manage a team of creative Interior design professionals from concept to execution for a portfolio of client work. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of retail clients from various industries locally and internationally, and your work will involve all aspects of the design process, from initial sketches to project documentation.

You will work closely with all levels of staff to ensure the timely completion of projects while maintaining the critical path of each project. You will also liaise with other client project consultants, such as Architects, Engineers, contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, and more throughout the life of the project.

To be considered for this role, you must possess a Design Degree, a minimum of 10 years of Retail Design experience in a mid to large size firm, and strong technical expertise in all aspects of design. You must also have demonstrated design proficiency, both directive and hands-on, as well as exposure to team management.

Your in-depth understanding of Retail strategy and your demonstrated ability to translate strategy to design deliverables are key to this role.

If you are an individual who is principled, determined, positive, and has a collaborative attitude, we want you to join our team! We value individuals who have excellent work ethic can handle multiple projects/tasks, and a true passion for retail design.

With an average employee tenure of 12 years, our firm is a place where you can continue to grow your career long term. To join this team APPLY with your resume and portfolio.

Vered Klein Recruitment Consultants

Animation Technical Director | Unreal Engine | Gaming | Remote working | $140,000 CAD – 170,000 CAD + Benefits.

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The Company

The client is an independent publisher and developer, based in Paris and Montreal, creating original narrative games in the adventure, RPG, and action genres. The studio is internationally renowned for unique narrative experiences with engaging stories and characters, and has worked with industry leading publishers. The client creates and publishes its own IPs developed in-house, as well as using its knowledge and experience to collaborate with third-party developers whose editorial visions parallel the company’s own.

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The Role

Your role will be to support the animation team in bringing characters to life, while ensuring the quality and implementation of content in the engine (Unreal Engine). You willl put your animation skills and your technical knowledge to the test to ensure the success of this Montreal studio’s next big Narrative game.

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Responsibilities

• Act as the referring technical architect for the animation pipelines:
• structure the data;
• analyze existing tools and alternatives;
• propose new, clear and relevant specifications if necessary;
• test the solutions implemented (by animators or programmers);
• disseminate good technical practices to facilitators.
• Lead, in partnership with the programming team, the continuous improvement of the quality and efficiency of production for:
• the effective general management of the export/import of data from DCCs to Unreal;
• cinematics built in Unreal – based on mocap and iterated;
• facial animations – facial mocap but also dynamic in-game control;
• fast integration of numerous contextual animations;
• the motion kit for character movement.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the state of the art in animation, in particular the Unreal 5 engine pipelines, and related DCCs. Propose innovative technology projects, while managing the reality of available resources in an agile manner.

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Qualifications

• Experience in Key frame animation and Motion Capture (gameplay and cinematic);
• Mastery of Maya and MotionBuilder tools;
• Mastery of Unreal Editor (4 or 5). At least one consistent project delivered on:
• the cinematics creation/editing pipeline in this engine;
• a facial animation system;
• the implementation of AnimGraph/AnimBlueprint.
• Proficiency with a LipSync generation tool (e.g. Omniverse, JALI, SpeechGraphics, etc.);
• Knowledge of gameplay and cinematic pipelines in video games;
• Good organizational and communication skills;
• Experience in delivering AA or AAA games.
• Experience with LiveLink animated cinematics in Unreal Editor;
• Knowledge of MetaHuman technology;
• An interest in narrative games and their ability to convey emotions through their characters.

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If you’re looking for an opportunity to join a cutting-edge environment, working on some of the most exciting games and technology in the business, don’t hesitate in putting forward an application! To automatically receive notifications upon new roles and market updates, follow our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/white-bay-search/

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White Bay

The Company

Roots Corporation is a publicly held Canadian Brand which provides a portfolio of apparel, leather goods, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children under the Roots brand. Its merchandise includes genuine leather, such as jackets, bags, and luggage; kids & baby clothing; and leather, linens, towels, and accessories. It was founded in 1973 in Toronto, Ontario, by Michael Budman and Don Green. In 2015, Roots was sold to Searchlight Capital Partners LP, an American investment firm, which now holds a majority stake with the founders retaining a minority stake.

The company operates through two segments: Direct-To-Consumer, which accounts for majority revenue, and Partners & Other. The DTC segment sells products through the company’s corporate retail stores and e-commerce. The Partners & Other segment engage in the wholesale of Roots branded products to the company’s international operating partners, and it earns royalties on the retail sales of Roots-branded products. The company has operating stores in Canada, United States, Taiwan, China, and Hong Kong to name a few.

Key Pointers

What Guides Roots

• Community: We are a place of inclusivity, diversity, and open-mindedness. We support one another and the communities here we live and work.
• Genuine: While we draw inspiration from the world around us, we never forget where we have come from – our heritage and Canadian beginnings.
• Integrity: We always strive to do what’s right, and to build trust and lasting relationships with our brand community.
• Freedom: We celebrate the individuality of style as a form of self-expression. We believe everyone should enjoy everyday adventures, living life on their own terms

Purpose of the Position

• Lead the ideation, brainstorming, and collaboration required to deliver compelling omni-channel concepts and visual campaigns & collateral, to support telling brand and product stories
• Determine appropriate creative direction by project, including typography treatments, graphic treatments, photography concept, three-dimensional layout design, moving image, in accordance with channel use.
• Translate business and marketing briefs into compelling creative concepts
• Lead and inspire members of the creative team (Copywriters, Graphic Designers, Developers, Stylists, Photographers) to deliver on creative concepts efficiently and effectively
• Partner with the Marketing Operations team to understand and execute against defined processes, project timelines and budgets
• Partner with the Design team to understand Design inspiration to inform Creative and Styling concepts
• Lead styling team to deliver on brand and collection design inspirations
• Establish and maintain visual standards for the brand, including ecommerce photography tiers, creative photography, models, and styling
• Partner with cross-functional teams to understand creative content performance (i.e., eCommerce, Social, Visual, Paid, PR, etc.) to ensure continuous learning about channel creative best practices
• Flexible team player and creative problem solver, always looking to take the brand to the next level in creative and innovative ways
• Manage and develop the Creative Designer and Styling team

The Candidate

Experience and Professional Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the creative field.
• BS/BA degree or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform essential functions of the role.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload, taking responsibility for personal and team deadlines.
• Previous experience of team management in a creative environment.
• Proficiency with all standard creative programs.
• Detail orientated
• Thorough understanding of omni-channel creative channels
• Dedication to teamwork and team development.
• Passion for fashion, retail and the outdoors a benefit.
• A true collaborator who can seamlessly engage with cross-functional teams
• Ability to lead and influence teams and stakeholders
• Exceptional time management, project management and organizational skills.
• Passionate people leader
• Equal parts analytical and creative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Core Competencies

• Creative Mindset – Think imaginatively with a desire to consider opportunities that effectively challenge the status quo. Demonstrates a forward thinking and exploratory approach to a challenge or problem, with a spirit of finding a solution.
• Collaboration – Work with others to achieve a common goal and better outcome for the organization.
• Initiative – Proactively assess situations, address conflicts, and take action as required without hesitation.
• Strategic Alignment – Able to align to the organization vision and purpose.
• Professional Growth and Development – Demonstrate a visible commitment to learning, growth and responsibility for the future.
• Integrity and Trust – Demonstrate respect, honesty, and transparency in all interactions. Reliable and counted on honoring their words and actions.
• Passion –Demonstrates a deep care and enthusiasm for key aspects of their role, the brand, and the organization

Leadership Competencies

• Leading with Purpose – Energize others by demonstrating passion, commitment and focus.
• Building Effective Teams – Successfully create strong morale and trust, building a cohesive and productive group with a shared goal or vision, while constantly developing others through encouragement, coaching, and feedback.
• Strategic Planning – Develop and execute data-driven long-range goals and plans.
• Executional Excellence – Achieves and implements priorities and objective by creating an environment where problem-solving, teamwork, and strong leadership results in continuous improvement

Keywords: Art Director, Art, Creative, Apparel, Retail

Roots

The Company:

This global, well-known gaming studio is one of the biggest studios in the world, with some of the biggest IP’s in the business. They are recognized for their highly innovative and engaging games across the industry. Traditionally known for mobile gaming, they have begun to branch into PC and Console, resulting in exponential growth across the world, but in particular their North American operations.

With offices in Montreal, LA, Texas and Seattle, they offer 100% remote working options, relocation and sponsorship (if necessary) and highly competitive benefits. With big plans for the future, this is an opportunity to join an established organization, growing and thriving, working on some of the most recognizable games out there! If you’re just as obsessed and passionate about gaming as they are, read on!

The role:

*The successful candidate must be fluent in both English and Mandarin and based on the North American West Coast (relocation package available).

They are looking for a Game Producer who will champion the production of AAA PC and Console across the business. This is a permanent position. Although this role can be done 100% remote, they will be required to be based on the West Coast for convenience with time-zones.

You are comfortable working in a close-knit and collaborative team with a wide range of skill sets and personalities. You enjoy the creative problem-solving process required to bring original concepts and high-profile IPs to life in an immersive experience. You thrive in teams and are open to bringing new ideas to the table to assist in raising the quality bar of the end product. You are a champion of the process, with extensive project management skills that can streamline production across the art teams.

Responsibilities:

• Define and build detailed project plans including requirements, timelines, roadmaps and budgets to guide team results.
• Manage all milestones and deliverables ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Coordinate and collaborate with artists, engineers, designers, and QA to bring assigned tasks or features to completion.
• Lead and communicate overall project status, budget and risks throughout the course of project delivery.
• Collaborate on all aspects of project staffing based on project needs to ensure successful delivery.
• Partner with a technical and creative leadership team to ensure project vision, deliverables and goals are met.
• Establish and maintain the team’s scope and capacity on a daily basis.

Requirements:

• 5 years of experience in game development working in a production management capacity.
• Fluent in Mandarin and English
• Shipped at least 2 game titles with end-to-end production experience.
• Experience with Confluence, Jira, Google Suite, Slack.
• Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organization and problem-solving skills.
• A self-starter with a strong work ethic.
• A team-player attitude with the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to join a cutting-edge environment, working on some of the most exciting games and technology in the business, don’t hesitate in putting forward an application! To automatically receive notifications upon new roles and market updates, follow our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/white-bay-search/

White Bay

Please ensure applications are submitted directly through our site – https://storyhive.com/summercrew 

About the opportunity 

Calling all new and emerging creatives across B.C. and Alberta! Gear up for the TELUS STORYHIVE Summer Crew program. Kickstart your online presence and livestream your community on Optik TV and STORYHIVE’s online platforms. An intensive 14-week program where 14 crews (teams of two) from different regions receive microgrants, equipment and training to develop their interview skills. Teams will also gain real-world experience with livestreaming technology. We want to help you livestream your community events and profile businesses, individuals and local gems.

Each crew is a team of two – Apply with a co-creator/friend or separately and we’ll pair you up. It’s time to go live! 

Livestream the stories that matter most to you. Your City, Your Coverage.

What’s the opportunity?

We want to empower you to make connections and uplift the people, places and events that showcase your community to our audience. Apply with a friend to build livestream coverage of your city (or combined region – see eligibility on the Summer Crew Program Details page) over the course of the summer. You decide the stories, we provide the gear and financial support.

You will be responsible to…

• Identify, produce and stream stories, events and people in your community/region to profile on your dedicated livestream channel (ensuring all necessary releases and permits are in place before streaming)
• Produce 2 hours of locally reflective, G rated content, every week from May 1 – August 12, 2023 
• Prepare a weekly/monthly plan and an editorial calendar to review with STORYHIVE team
• Moderate and make weekly editing corrections to your content as required to meet broadcast standards and prepare your streamed content for its premiere on TELUS Optik TV
• Track your eligible expenses and submit receipts for reimbursement
• Track all volunteers, participants, on camera releases and consent forms and submit a report (weekly)

Visit storyhive.com/summercrew for further details.

Date range: May 1 – August 12, 2023 

Grant disbursement: Bi-weekly microgrant provided to cover costs of production, including per diem and allowable travel expenses. 

Application instructions:

Applications must be received before midnight on March 24, 2023. 

Before you apply, make sure you’ve reviewed the Summer Crew Program Details: https://www.storyhive.com/how-to/storyhive-2023-summer-crew

Apply Now: https://storyhive.com/summercrew

TELUS

Division: Global News Toronto

Work Status: Temporary Full-time (6 Month Contract)

Location: Toronto, ON – Don Mills (Hybrid)

About the Role:

Global News Toronto is looking for an Associate Producer based out of Toronto. Reporting to the Executive Producer of Crime Beat, you will be responsible for assisting in all aspects of producing content for Global News’ true crime doc series Crime Beat. This is a Group 2 position in the current Collective agreement.

You’ll be working on things like:

• Researching story ideas and content for full length true crime episodes
• Chase producing and pre-interviewing subjects
• Obtaining court documents
• Finding compelling archive footage
• Location scouting
• Organizing files, overseeing transcription and helping identify great clips
• Organizing interview and image release forms
• Updating digital platform episode content
• Coordinating episode promotional elements
• Script and produce content from episodes for local and national newscasts and web – including updating, rewriting and refreshing information as necessary
• Write and post content to various online platforms through social media
• Scheduling field crews
• Other duties as required

If you have the following…we want to hear from you!

• A job-related degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution is required
• Previous experience working in a newsroom environment in an editorial capacity
• Proven experience working with long form content
• A strong news sense, with an ability to recognize, chase and help develop compelling episodes
• The ability to make quick, informed decisions and handle the demands and pressure of producing long form documentary series for TV
• Excellent news writing skills, with the ability to write accurate, concise and creative copy for live newscasts; and globalnews.ca
• Comprehensive computer knowledge, including knowledge of leading-edge newsroom management systems (eg. ENPS) and editing programs
• Proficient in the use of online and social media tools, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
• Excellent communication skills, and a high level of comfort with working independently
• Excellent and demonstrated organizational skills
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends if required

Corus Entertainment

Our Production team is responsible for developing the deals we recommend for our members. This requires a balance of activities, including research, writing, evaluating, test booking, consulting with clients, working with Sales, and recommending the best offers to our Publishers for approval. The ideal candidate will have a media background and a passion for exploring the world.

Do you feel…

• Motivated to build client relationships that result in the best offers for our members, while balancing the clients’ need to see top performance for their offers
• Capable of researching offers to determine their true value and concisely convey why we recommend them for our members
• Keen on sifting through a variety of offers to find the very best ones and push them forward
• Excited to test book and update ongoing deals and pitch your best deals to Publishers
• Work closely with Sales counterparts to develop new client relationships and grow current ones
• Able to monitor and analyze performance; make adjustments and recommendations in order to ensure our members see the best deals and clients’ expectations are met

You are ideally…

• Degree educated, preferably in Journalism, Advertising, Communications, Marketing or Hospitality
• A rising professional with 3-5 years of experience, including direct experience in a related field (Digital Media, PR, Advertising)
• A high performer with strong work ethic and sound judgement
• An excellent communicator with strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills
• Fluent in another language beyond English preferred; experience living internationally even better
• Someone with a proven passion for travel, including experience booking personal travel
• Empathetic with a hands-on and innovative working style

What’s in it for you…

• Broaden your horizon by working with a global team and potentially in a different country
• Experience one of our travel deals first-hand – we call it the Travelzoo Experience
• We recognize your achievements with our employee awards
• Enjoy working like an entrepreneur? Our flat hierarchies will provide you with this opportunity
• Hybrid work model. Meet virtually or in one of our elegant workspaces in the heart of vibrant cities
• Enrich your career perspectives by joining our global mentorship program
• Is life-long learning important to you? We offer online and offline learning options
• We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages

If you are excited about this opportunity and feel intrigued by our values of “leading by example”, “warm heart”, “cool head” and “working hands”, then we would like to get to know you!

Travelzoo

CASTING: CANADIANS WHO HAVE VIDEOS FROM MAJOR LIFE EVENTS

GENUINE is looking for videos from life events for a commercial project.  
We are especially interested in videos featuring:
Birthdays – Surprise Birthday celebrations, Milestone Birthdays,18 y/o, 30, 40, 50, 60. Adventurous Birthdays. Examples: camel riding, downhill skiing, sky diving, rock climbing, trampoline park, flying trapeze, whitewater rafting, and horseback riding. Share videos of your birthday!

New Hobbies & Passions- We are especially looking for Empty Nesters whose passions include painting, sculpting, knitting, quilting, music, baking, dancing, glass blowing, ceramics, and other interests. Share videos of your hobbies!

Cooking & Baking- Families who cook or bake together (all generations) and have videos of it!  Examples: teaching a recipe to a loved one, multigenerational chefs, and even kitchen mishaps and disasters count! Share videos of your accidents and successes! 

Those selected for the final project will be paid $2,500 and featured in a commercial. 

CASTING INDIVIDUALS WHO LIVE IN SOUTHERN AND EASTERN ONTARIO AND PROVIDE INFORMAL (UNPAID) CARE TO A FAMILY MEMBER OR FRIEND LIVING WITH A SERIOUS ILLNESS.

RECEIVE $2,000 FOR ONE DAY OF FILMING.

Health Canada is seeking caregivers AND the individual receiving the care, who are interested in providing personal testimonials for meaningful PSA that will highlight the benefits of palliative care.

NOTE: Palliative care is not just end-of-life treatment/care. It’s a health service that can be offered at ANY POINT during a serious illness, from the moment of diagnosis through end of life. It’s any care that aims to improve the quality of life, and can be given alongside treatments intended to cure the illness.

CAREGIVERS OF ALL AGES, ETHNICITIES, AND GENDERS, CARING FOR SOMEONE WITH ANY SERIOUS OR TERMINAL ILLNESS, ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. (EXAMPLES INCLUDE ALS, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, CHRONIC RESPIRATORY/LUNG DISEASES (EMPHYSEMA, COPD, CYSTIC FIBROSIS, ETC.), CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE/HEART DISEASE, END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE, HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE, ETC.)

PLEASE NOTE:

– This is a NON-UNION project. No acting experience is necessary, but BOTH individuals – caregiver AND patient – must be comfortable sharing their stories on camera.

– To apply, BOTH caregiver and patient MUST be legally eligible to work in Canada.

– To participate, the palliative care recipient MUST live in their own home (house or apartment) and be willing to be interviewed in it along with you.

– If shortlisted, BOTH caregiver and care recipient MUST be willing to attend a brief online interview with the creative team on March 10th.

– If selected, BOTH caregiver and patient MUST be available for ONE DAY of filming between March 20-31 in the care recipient’s home.

– If booked, you will receive $2,000 TOTAL (as a duo) for one day of filming.