Toronto Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Headquartered in Montreal, Reflector, a company of the Bandai Namco group, is a new breed of studio working with top talents to create high-quality, compelling content for global audiences. By employing a true transmedia approach, where content is built outwards from fully fleshed “Storyworlds”, the company is able to tell richer, deeper stories that connect with fans everywhere.

Summary

The Associate Producer assists the Producer in the delivery of the project. He/she works closely with other department leads to ensure that the production runs smoothly, meets deadlines, and stays within budget. Throughout production, he/she monitors schedules and budgets, and prepares reports for the producer for the area he/she is in charge of.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain project pipeline application;
• Participate in defining the project deliverables and risks;
• Collaborate with partner studios to share technology and best practices;
• Lead all phases of a project, from initiation through closing;
• Facilitate organizational change, perform business process analysis and process improvement activities, and drive requirements management;
• Define and manage risk analyses and of the associated action plans (cots, deadlines, quality);
• Determine the resources required to ensure project success and secure their participation, mobilize and maximize production process and productivity;
• Drive the progress of project work and communicate statuses to project stakeholders on a regular basis, ensuring excellent collaboration between project collaborators;
• Coordinate communications between the different teams inside the project;
• Ensure transparency and high quality in all forms of project communication (written, verbal);
• Address difficult team situations (conflicts, communication issues, etc.) and take the actions necessary to resolve them.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience as project manager in the game industry;
• Shipped at least 1 game as a project manager, preferably on a ‘AAA’ console title;
• A thorough understanding of AAA games pipelines and the processes involved from the conceptual phase to implementation;
• High degree of self-motivation and initiative;
• Well-organised and maintains high standards even under pressure;
• Logical thinker and solutions-driven;
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, autonomy, and ownership of your projects;
• Waterfall and Agile software development practices;
• Managing production pipelines ensuring successful product delivery;
• Production pipeline tools, such as Jira;
• Good team player and leader;
• Ability to adapt to change;

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Établi à Montréal, Reflector, une compagnie du groupe Bandai Namco, est un studio de divertissement œuvrant avec les meilleurs talents et produisant du contenu engageant pour des publics du monde entier. À l’aide d’une approche transmédia focalisant d’abord sur la création d’univers narratifs, l’entreprise arrive à créer des propriétés originales engageantes qui interpellent les adeptes sur de multiples plateformes.

Sommaire

Le producteur.trice associé.e assiste le producteur dans la réalisation du projet. Il/elle travaille en étroite collaboration avec les responsables des différents départements afin de garantir le bon déroulement de la production, le respect des délais et du budget. Tout au long de la production, il/elle surveille les horaires et les budgets et prépare des rapports pour le producteur en ce qui concerne les départements dont il/elle est responsable.

Responsabilités

• Définir et maintenir le bon déroulement du pipeline du projet;
• Participer à la définition des livrables et des risques du projet;
• Collaborer avec les studios partenaires pour partager la technologie et les meilleures pratiques;
• Diriger toutes les phases d’un projet, du début à la fin;
• Faciliter les changements organisationnels, compléter des analyses des processus d’affaires et des activités d’amélioration des processus et gestion des besoins;
• Définir et gérer les analyses de risques et les plans d’actions reliés (coûts, échéanciers, qualité);
• Déterminer les ressources nécessaires pour assurer la réussite du projet et assurer la participation, mobilisation et optimisation des processus de production et de productivité;
• Diriger l’avancement de travaux du projet et communiquer régulièrement les statuts de l’avancement aux parties prenantes, en assurant une excellente collaboration entre les acteurs du projet;
• Coordonner les communications entre les différentes équipes du projet;
• Assurer la transparence et la qualité dans toutes les formes de communication du projet (écrite et verbale);
• Adresser les situations difficiles d’équipe (conflit, problèmes de communication, etc.) et prendre les mesures nécessaires pour les résoudre.

Exigences

• Au moins six (6) années d’expérience pertinente en tant que gestionnaire de projet dans l’industrie du jeu;
• Avoir livré au moins un jeu en tant que gestionnaire de projet, de préférence sur un titre de console ‘AAA’;
• Compréhension approfondie des pipelines de jeux AAA et des processus impliqués, de la phase conceptuelle à la mise en œuvre;
• Haut degré de motivation personnelle et d’initiative;
• Excellente organisation et maintien des normes élevées, même sous pression;
• Penseur logique et axé sur les solutions;
• Capacité à faire preuve d’initiative, d’autonomie et d’appropriation des projets;
• Connaissance des logiciels Waterfall et Agile;
• Gestion des pipelines de production pour assurer une livraison réussie du produit;
• Maîtrise d’outils de production du pipeline, tels que Jira;
• Bon joueur d’équipe et leader;
• Capacité d’adaptation au changement;

Reflector Entertainment

Company Description

Isobar is a creative experience agency that specializes in innovative design and emerging technologies. The mantra “Invent – Make – Change” defines our culture and guides our daily pursuit of creating meaningful work for our clients. A team of imaginative individuals under the dentsu umbrella, we partner with marketing, media, data and design agencies in the network to change the way everyday people interact with global brands.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where all people can thrive. That means championing diversity and celebrating our differences as strengths through empowered teams, resulting in a positive impact on our clients and the world at large. We engage with our communities to demand equity and are committed to a digital society that serves all for good. And we’re just getting started.

Job Description

As an Art Director, you’ll work with the creative team, as well as client services and project management to bring a high level of art & design craft to projects and come up with high quality solutions for our clients – for a variety of media channels.

Job Description

• Responsible for creative development including ideation, visualization, presentation and execution of the creative product
• Comfortable conceiving ideas and crafting copy for a variety of formats including broadcast/OLV, digital experiences, social, XM/activations, VR/AR, etc.
• An understanding of how to ignite campaigns and experiences through the use of tech
• Liaise on a daily basis with internal teams (senior creative, account services, strategy, media, and project management)
• Communicate creative concepts and design to internal team and client, ensure the concepts deliver on strategy and the creative brief’s objectives
• Work closely with the team to develop the highest caliber of creative product, lead creative oversight of the final execution
• Knowledge of interface design, typography, layout and web formats
• Expert knowledge of software packages including Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• Work on multiple projects at once, in various team combinations, occasionally with 3d party vendors such as photographers, illustrators, directors, UX/dev teams, etc.
• As a part of creative team’s responsibility, demonstrate and foster innovation culture within dentsu

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role
• Experience developing marketing specifically for South Asian-Canadian and Chinese-Canadian audiences preferred but not mandatory
• Experience in creative ideation to execution for cultural awareness and diversity
• Bachelor degree or college diploma in Art/ Design or related
• Strong conceptual ability – experience working on advertising campaigns
• Ability to transform creativity and passion for ideas and technology into tangible solutions rooted in strategy
• Strong design craftsmanship – experience working in and variety of media
• Must be a team player with a knack for collaboration
• Strong communication skills and comfortable with presenting to groups

Additional Information

We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds foster a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better business results. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the clients we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to working with our candidates from all ability levels throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected] or to begin a conversation about your individual accessibility needs throughout the hiring process.

dentsu international

Position: Creative Director

Location: Other Areas

Starts: October / November

Duration: Full-Time

Status: Full-Time

Rate: Up to $130,000

Our agency client is looking for a Creative Director to join their team to work on primarily a large technology client. This role is a hybrid position located in Mississauga.

What you’ll be doing as a Creative Director:

• This will be a Leadership role overseeing a growing team of 6 that is looking to expand and helping lead new business.
• Working with the design team and Senior Management to develop and pitch strategy and creative vision
• Collaborate with the Creative team to develop talent across all creative disciplines
• Engage directly with the Account Services team to evolve and grow business within our core client portfolio
• Direct, steer or contribute to the development of client presentations and other important communication ensuring that it is clear, compelling and persuasive

Skills needed as a Creative Director:

• 8+ years of Copy-side/ideation experience
• 5+ years in a Senior Management Role
• Experience presenting to clients and drafting up pitches for 360 degree campaigns
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, projecting yourself confidently to explain ideas to client and internal teams

If this sounds like you we’d love to hear from you.

#IND123

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

Creative Circle

BlueMoon Productions is looking for a Creative Producer with high level corporate experience. With over 25 years of experience in Corporate Video Production, you’ll be working with high profile corporate clients from a wide array of industries. We are looking for someone who thrives on variety, provides excellent customer service, and loves to collaborate with the team to solve a number of creative problems.

Responsibilities and skills include:

– Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and French

– Experience interviewing subjects on a variety of topics

– Solid knowledge of the pre-production, production, and post-production process, including budgeting, scheduling, asset management, and workflow

– Experience working directly with clients to execute their creative visions

– Experience working on set

– Strong project management skills

– Possible work may be needed beyond regular work hours

– Knowledge of Adobe Suite to be able to assist in basic editing

So if you’re someone who values collaboration, innovation, creativity, and a work ethic where “good enough” is never good enough, this may be the perfect fit for you!

 If you currently live in the GTA, send us your resume, reel, and a quick introduction at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you.

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Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.

BlueMoon Productions

Art Director

Oh, hello there. We’re looking for an art director who’s ready to join our team of self-starters. Someone who cares intensely about the work they create, but also about the relationships they build. We’re looking for someone to be a positive force for good in their attitude and impact. If that describes you, we hope you’ll keep reading.

When it comes to your career, you’re driven by a thirst for great ideas. Ideas that get noticed and recognized, but also ones that solve business problems for our clients. You are fanatical about getting the details correct. Having that logo even one pixel too far to the left isn’t acceptable. You’re also a fantastic collaborator, a true team player who craves input from your coworkers in order to make the work as good as it can be. For you, what’s right is right. 

Above all, we’re looking for a great human being who looks at art and design more as a passion than as a career. I mean, we’ll still pay you, of course – but you get the idea.

There’s that word again. Ideas. Let’s start creating some, shall we? 

Perks include: Volunteer days, bonus summer long weekend ½ days, winter holiday, flexible work hours, WFH or hybrid model, seasonal health & wellness program, plus other rewards & recognition opportunities.

How you will make an impact:

• Generate recognized, award-winning work
• Develop brand campaign ideas and creative platforms
• Manage creative productions: Lead and provide oversight on video, digital and broadcast production
• Help guide creative strategy
• Foster a positive and creative agency culture
• Mentor / coach junior staff
• Influence agency culture and team morale, and recognize your responsibility to inspire team members to maintain a positive and productive culture 
• Build and manage client relationships and participate in new business development

What you will need to succeed:

• A university or college degree or at least 5 years of experience
• A curious mind, always looking to learn and grow
• A passion for Art Direction as a craft: You can convey a concise vision, and your attention to design details is impeccable
• Experience working with a writer partner to lead creative work for a team
• Experience working within social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and SnapChat
• Experience designing for web, including campaign landing pages and websites
• Incredible communication skills: You work harmoniously with your creative partner and your greater team. You present your concepts with passion and conviction
• Software requirements: Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and XD); After Effects experience is a plus 

Nice to haves:

• Experience creating sitemaps and wireframes for websites
• An understanding of the UX process
• A passion for the latest web design trends

Jan Kelley is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. As an organization, we are focusing our efforts to ensure that we recognize the unique needs and diverse talents that drive our business forward.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Seniority Level

• Mid-Level

Industry

• Marketing and Advertising

Job Function

• Art Direction

Jan Kelley

A leading global advertising agency is looking for a Creative Director to join their team, the ideal candidate is a passionate creative who enjoys working in a data driven environment and can engage with multi-discipline teams to deliver engaging content experiences.

The role is HYBRID – 3 days in office 2 day WFH (non negotiable)

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and development of all creative campaigns ensuring a consistent brand across channels
• Develop strategic creative vision in collaboration with Leadership and Strategy.
• Develop the talents of a team of creatives by inspiring and mentoring them.
• Develop talent across all creative disciplines in collaboration with the Creative team.
• Work directly with the Account Services team to grow business within our core client portfolio.
• Communication processes with cross-disciplinary teams should be established and maintained.
• Assist in the planning, writing, estimation, and pitching of RFPs.
• Contribute to the development of clear, compelling and persuasive client presentations and other important communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 10+ years experience with creative content – digital and traditional.
• 5 years in a management role
• Copywriting
• Current portfolio to be submitted with your application

Salt

Please apply if you are in British Columbia or if you are open to moving to British Columbia. Please note that only candidates in Canada will be considered for this role.

This is an exciting opportunity with a famous sports company that is managing well-known brands in Vancouver.

What you will do and how you will make an impact …

In this role, you will create new design and branding strategies for various sports brands. You will be responsible for big-picture strategy and creative vision, and your ideas will impact everything from graphics to partnership pitches. You will develop and implement brand standards, and work closely with graphic designers and senior leaders to do so.

Why we are excited about you …

[-] You are passionate about sports / have a sports marketing background

[-] You have previous experience creating design & branding strategies for a large organization

[-] You have experience creating designs for a mix of mediums, from print to social media

[-] You work well in a fast-paced environment and have experience working with multiple brands at a time

Requirements …

[-] Previous graphic design / art direction experience

Does this sound like it was written for you? Excellent! Please apply and let’s explore this together.

The interview process …

A bit about myself – my name is Tanvi Krishna, and I am a recruitment consultant based in Vancouver, BC. I am constantly working on IT and creative roles, and I am always looking to meet new people.

If you’re interested in pursuing this role, please contact me for an initial discussion. This is a chance for us to discuss the job requirements in greater detail, as well as your career goals and preferences for your next position. We can also discuss other opportunities which may fit what you’re looking for.

Please feel free to reach out and find me on LinkedIn by searching my name: Tanvi Krishna

Compensation & benefits …

This is a full-time position that includes a competitive base salary, bonus program, RRSP matching, extended health and dental benefits, and paid vacation.

[-] Preference will be given to candidates who are currently in Canada with proper working permission to work in Canada

[-] No relocation or VISA sponsorship support will be offered for this role

Robert Half

We are excited to be hiring a People & Culture Coordinator to join our team! 

Founded in 2016, Search + Gather (S+G) is a passionate digital marketing agency that specializes in helping startups, scale-ups, SMBs and enterprise businesses grow. We don’t stop until our clients get the results they came for by utilizing our years of expertise to get them there. We take pride in our work, having assisted many of our clients in achieving their funding goals and even helping many of them towards acquisition.

People are at the heart of what S+G stands for. Being able to fulfill our client requests starts with our amazing team. S+G works with all team members to elevate their knowledge and produce growth plans with transparency and realistic goals. As we continue to scale, we want to utilize your skills and see you grow in new areas with a commitment to helping you achieve your career goals.

For the People & Culture Coordinator role at S+G, we are looking for someone with 1+ years of experience and knowledge in digital recruitment, HR practices, social media, community building and strong communication. This is an exciting career opportunity to get involved in a wide variety of Human Resources projects that support a small, tight-knit team. We are looking for someone who is up for the challenges and opportunities that come with working for a growing scaleup.

Daily Responsibilities: 

Below is a summary of the daily responsibilities you can expect as a People & Culture Coordinator at S+G. Please note this list is not exhaustive and may include other duties as required.

Culture & Engagement

• Lead and facilitate team wide calls fostering development of professional working relationships.
• Partner with team members to develop and coordinate social events that are engaging and fun.
• Create and update employee engagement surveys, key takeaways, and presentations.
• Maintenance and updates to the People & Culture (Employee) Handbook and relevant policies.
• Continue to build synergy through planning and implementing initiatives for birthdays, work anniversaries and other major milestones.
• Collaborate with the design and social team to develop social media content for Instagram/Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn with the internal team to elevate and showcase S+G’s employer brand.

Employee LifeCycle Management

• Support the project management of initiatives throughout an employee’s lifecycle including hiring, onboarding, learning and development, performance improvement plans, transitions, and exits.
• Connect with team members through bi-monthly 1:1 check-ins to provide continued support.
• Participate in discussions with management and/or employees around potential concerns or requests as required.
• Management of the benefits portal and probation completion milestone presentations to share information on other perks of full-time employment with S+G.
• Manage and troubleshoot any internal team inquiries or requests.
• Draft and release any employment verification letters, salary increase letters, or alternative employment documentation

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Conducting intake meetings with Co-Founders and Directors to design and update job descriptions.
• Support recruitment initiatives to continuously source and attract the right candidates through a variety of methods (social media, outreach, job boards, partnerships, events).
• Screen candidates through live video calls to understand their skills, experiences, and career alignment with any open roles.
• Provide detailed notes and learnings about candidates within an applicant tracking system to create a constant feedback loop to both hiring managers and candidates.
• Schedule interviews and project manage all recruitment activities and updates for the team.
• Prepare employment agreements for successful candidates.
• Ensure smooth execution of the onboarding process for new hires through coordinating with direct reports and the training team.

What We’re Looking For: 

• 1+ years of experience in the field of Human Resources (e.g., previous role of HR Coordinator or  Recruitment Coordinator)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to foster excitement and engagement, both internally and candidate facing.
• A continuous drive to participate in or take lead on projects to improve processes and experiences for the S+G team.
• Strong leadership qualities and presentation skills, with confidence to bring new ideas to the table.
• Knowledge of best practices in-line with requirements of the ESA and OHSA.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to proactively lead multiple projects simultaneously.
• Comfortability with ambiguity and taking problem solving initiative.
• Critical thinking skills with an analytical mindset and keen attention to detail.
• An outgoing and approachable personality with a drive for providing exceptional support for our team and potential candidates.

It’s a bonus if you have experience in…

• Working at a startup or in a small HR team.
• Sourcing candidates through outreach (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter).
• Benefits and/or Payroll Administration.
• Acting as a business partner in supporting an organization with various employee matters (performance management, policy development, training programs, documentation).
• Experience recruiting in the marketing, startup, and/or tech fields (reviewing resumes, interviewing/screening candidates, scheduling team interviews, candidate communications and management).

Our Work Culture & Perks:

• Remote first work environment, with an office downtown Toronto for flexible collaboration days.
• Comprehensive colleague benefits including life, health and dental.
• The opportunity to grow quickly in your role and within the company.
• Eligibility to participate in team profit sharing, (based on performance).
• A strong emphasis on balancing productivity, collaboration, and FUN!
• 3 weeks of paid vacation, additional time off during major holidays, and summer/fall hours (half days every other Friday from June-November).
• Professional development and yearly educational allowance (online courses, mentorship, learning sessions).
• Fun monthly socials, both virtual and in-person.
• Team meals and drinks on collaboration days.
• Learn more about our team through Instagram @SearchGather

Schedule: Full time

Compensation: $55,000 – $65,000 annually, (dependent on experience)

Location: Downtown Toronto, ON (Remote or Hybrid)

At S+G we pride ourselves on inclusivity and working collaboratively with each of our clients and every member of our team. Having a diverse team with various backgrounds empowers us to share unique ideas to build strategies that guide our business. We present our clients with out-of-the-box approaches, while ensuring that we’re accountable and transparent with our results at every level. If you require any accommodations throughout the recruitment process please let us know.

Sound like the place for you? Join us in our journey as we continue to grow!

We appreciate and thank all applicants for taking the time to apply, however only those selected will be contacted to move forward.

Search + Gather

Takeaway Restaurant Commercial Casting Call

We are looking for people to appear in a photo ad for a well known takeaway restaurant.

We awant a cross section of British Society, all ethnicities. All genders, aged 20-45 years old

Ad will have people struggling with bags of food up a hill, in the Wind on public transport.

Shooting on the 12th or 13th of October 2022.

$300/Day BET True Crime Series Casting Call

LOOK-A-LIKE CASTING CALL:  for BET’s new true crime docu-series that follows the homicide investigation journey into the twists and turns of close interpersonal relationships where love turns deadly.