Job description
Watson Design Group is looking for an accomplished ACD, who will oversee strategic planning and writing for social and digital campaigns primarily in the entertainment sector. The ideal candidate will be comfortable in a leadership position mentoring and managing junior strategists and copywriters.
Reporting to the Director and VP this position will lead on all new business pitches from breaking down RFPs, leading and organizing brainstorms, developing ideas and finally, writing campaign proposals. Once the campaign is active, the ACD determines and outlines the strategic direction of the campaign and maintains the standards of the winning proposal.
- Strong writing credentials, with a proven history of crafting impactful narratives.
- The ability to craft and implement long-term strategy while practicing short-term solutions.
- Thorough and up-to-date understanding of the social/digital landscape.
- Ability to break down a written / verbal brief, manage the team internally to translate creative ideas into a long term strategy.
- Proven track record in writing and delivering pitches with varying audiences and across different verticals.
- Ability to lead in the day to day execution of the campaign, working alongside CDs and Project Managers to organize, plan and strategically guide the direction of the campaign.
ABOUT WATSON DESIGN GROUP
We develop campaigns for clients in the entertainment and brand space across the earned, owned, paid and experiential space, putting creative writing and storytelling at the heart of everything we do.
We look to our creative and design teams to help develop and breathe life into ideas. From the creation of an identity and style to a digital content hub or a 360 interactive platform, Watson creates experiences that carry our client’s stories to audiences across the globe.
The ambition at Watson is to continue to build upon our award-winning campaign work and integrate the expertise of new creative approaches, new ways of thinking and technologies to our business.
ABOUT YOU
You are a skilled storyteller with a deep understanding of what is shaping culture locally and globally.
You have your finger on the pulse of trends in the worlds of film, TV, music, and art while being creatively nimble in a fast-paced social landscape that is constantly evolving. You don’t just have great ideas, but you know exactly what makes them great and how to sell them.
You will have a proven track record of motivating and organizing creative teams in brainstorms, communicating effectively and directly with clients in pitches as well as internal teams and meeting deadlines across multiple projects.
You will inspire an in-house creative team of designers, community managers, analysts, and account teams to translate creative briefs into narratively driven themes and ideas across all audience touch points for our filmmakers and studios.
The ACD ensures that we develop fully executable strategies which link back to the objectives of the client, meet the highest standard of the agency and that the needs of the clients are being not only met, but exceeded from the pitch stage, through to campaign execution.
If this sounds like you take a look at our website and Instagram to get a feel for our work. If you feel inspired and think you are the right fit for the job send us an email telling us a little about yourself and a link to your portfolio so we can get back to you.
THE JOB
Responsibilities:
- Effectively guide the internal team members to the strongest solutions through creative decision-making, guidance, and proactive planning.
- Understand the unique client needs and requirements of every campaign. Developing creative strategy and concepts for social and digital proposals – both written and conceptual ideation. Creative Strategists are responsible for the storytelling of our campaigns to both our audiences and to our clients. This means developing internal storytelling (strategy, positioning, reasoning, presentation) and narrative storytelling.
- Lead all disciplines of the project team in delivering the creative strategy, copywriting, and tactical executions.
- Drive innovation by continually pushing the boundaries of our creative product into new and relevant areas.
- Drive collaboration, setting an example to our team of Art Directors and Designers on project delivery and development with the rest of the team.
- Oversee a team on execution of current client projects that exceed expectations and deliver on client objectives.
- Identify and allocate internal and external resources on a project to project basis.
- Oversee deck building and proposal process from creative POV. Working with art directors to define look and feel.
- Build a team of creative talent. Guide and mentor creative team members to develop their strengths and grow out of their weaknesses.
- Deliver superior quality work that meets business objectives while being distinctive in the industry. Storytelling with channel neutral ideas that break through and command attention.
- Demonstrate hunger, passion, and tenacity with a deep understanding of the digital landscape.
Preferred Skills:
- +5 years experience at a creative agency or studio with experience building and leading creative teams.
- Impressive online portfolio showcasing a variety of work.
- Proven track record of leading small and large creative programs across a wide variety of industry sectors by linking creative strategy to client objectives.
- Ambition to push yourself and your team outside of the traditional lines, being agile, adaptable and able to work around roadblocks.
- Willingness to roll up your sleeves and get into the work.
- Superb presentation and communication skills, bringing charisma and passion to sell ideas to both client contacts and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to thrive under pressure, juggling multiple clients, teams and deadlines.
- Love of business development and the ability to grow the business through new client wins and organic growth of existing clients.
- Organized with strong communication skills in written and oral presentations.
- Active passion for creativity and digital technology.
Watson Design Group, Inc.
Related jobs:
Chinese Streetwear Talent
Job Description
A paid NYC casting call is seeking men and women of Chinese descent with a genuine connection to streetwear culture. The production is looking for real people with natural style, confidence, attitude, and an authentic presence rather than polished traditional models. Ideal talent should bring a unique, edgy, and bold streetwear aesthetic to the shoot.
Job Responsibilities
• Participate in a professional streetwear-focused shoot in New York City.
• Showcase an authentic personal style and connection to streetwear culture.
• Bring confidence, individuality, and natural attitude on camera.
• Follow creative direction throughout the production.
• Collaborate professionally with the production and creative teams.
Requirements
• Men and women of Chinese descent.
• Ages 18–28.
• Must have a genuine connection to streetwear culture.
• Natural sense of style, confidence, and attitude.
• Unique, edgy, and bold individuals are encouraged to apply.
• Traditional modeling experience is not required.
• Must be based in New York City.
Compensation
• This is a paid opportunity; compensation details will be discussed with selected talent.
Job Description
The Allure Agency is seeking energetic and experienced Brand Ambassadors for an upcoming event activation in Austin, Texas. This opportunity is ideal for outgoing professionals who genuinely enjoy interacting with the public and can create a positive, engaging brand experience. Selected ambassadors will represent the client on-site while working closely with the event team.
Job Responsibilities
- Represent the brand professionally at event venues.
- Engage and interact positively with members of the public.
- Assist with promotional and experiential marketing activities.
- Follow instructions from event managers and on-site staff.
- Maintain an upbeat, welcoming attitude throughout the activation.
Requirements
- Must be 21 or older.
- Open to male and female applicants.
- Previous relevant experience required.
- Genuine passion for working with the general public.
- Upbeat, friendly, and engaging personality.
- Must live within approximately 45 minutes of Austin, Texas.
Compensation
- Compensation details not specified.
Job Description
Vintage Frills is casting local models for an upcoming fashion show in Chicago. The brand is looking for unique, stylish, and expressive individuals who can bring its unconventional aesthetic to the runway. No previous modeling experience is required, making this an opportunity for new models looking to build their portfolio as well as experienced talent interested in adding new runway work.
Job Responsibilities
- Model Vintage Frills looks during the fashion show.
- Walk the runway with confidence and personality.
- Follow styling, wardrobe, and runway direction from the creative team.
- Represent the brand’s distinctive fashion aesthetic professionally.
Requirements
- No previous modeling experience required.
- Open to new and experienced models.
- Must be local to the Chicago area.
- Comfortable modeling distinctive and unconventional fashion.
Compensation
- $50 Vintage Frills shop credit.
- Professional runway photos provided.
Job Description
Honey Martin Productions is casting multiple paid voice roles for If I’m Still Here at the End of the World, a new interactive audio fiction series inspired by choose-your-own-adventure storytelling. The first arc is a science-fiction horror comedy set in the strange coastal town of Gasse Firth, where secrets, unusual characters, and increasingly mysterious events shape different paths through the story. The production is seeking voice actors across a range of ages and character types to bring the series’ main characters to life.
Job Responsibilities
- The Narrator: Female voice, 30s+. A member of the powerful Gasse family, whose knowledge of the town’s secrets makes her an important voice throughout the story.
- Everett Reedy: Male voice, 20–35. A hardworking, dependable man who always knows how to help, sometimes making himself an easy target.
- Elizabeth “Bits” Reedy: Female voice, 20–35. Everett’s sister, an eccentric and friendly piano teacher known as one of the town’s memorable personalities.
- Frank: Male voice, 50+. A quiet local old-timer who observes everyone else before offering the perfect solution when it matters.
- Kenny: Male or female voice, 14–19. One of Bits’ piano students, an adventurous teenager eager to leave town and experience the wider world.
- The Imminent Being: Genderless, ageless voice. A mysterious entity still in the process of becoming a “being,” with unusual plans involving potential hosts.
- Perform scripted dialogue for the assigned character.
- Develop a distinctive and believable vocal performance.
- Follow creative, performance, and recording direction.
- Collaborate with the production team as the branching narrative develops.
- Participate in required production and direction meetings.
- Complete additional pickups when required.
Requirements
- Voice actors who fit one or more of the listed character profiles.
- Strong voice acting, characterization, and storytelling abilities.
- Ability to interpret scripts and respond to creative direction.
- Reliable availability for recording and production meetings.
- Comfortable performing within a sci-fi, horror, and comedy narrative.
Compensation
- All voice roles are paid.
- Payment is split 50% upfront and 50% after the actor’s recordings are accepted.
- Additional pickups caused by production choices or script rewrites will be compensated.
- Production will record under the SAG-AFTRA MicroPod Agreement.
Food Truck Worker – “911 Nashville” Background Actor
Job Description
“911 Nashville,” a 20th Century Television production, is seeking a male background actor to portray a food truck worker in Nashville, Tennessee. This non-union background acting opportunity is open to local talent who can bring a natural, authentic presence to the scene and remain available for an extended production day.
Job Responsibilities
• Portray a food truck worker in background scenes.
• Perform natural background actions as directed by the production team.
• Follow on-set instructions and maintain continuity between takes.
• Remain professional and camera-ready throughout production.
• Be prepared for an extended filming day.
Requirements
• Male talent, ages 18–65.
• Diverse talent encouraged to apply.
• Must be able to portray a food truck worker.
• Must be a local hire in Nashville, Tennessee, or the surrounding area.
• Must be able to commit to at least 12 hours on set.
Compensation
• $100 guaranteed for up to 8 hours.
• $12.50 per hour base rate.
• Time-and-a-half applies after 8 hours.
Golf Trip Photo Double
Job Description
A production filming in Stone Mountain, Georgia, is seeking a Caucasian male photo double with brunette hair for an upcoming golf-themed scene. Talent should closely match the required physical appearance and be comfortable working as a photo double on set. Men with mustaches are encouraged to apply.
Job Responsibilities
• Work as a photo double for the assigned performer.
• Match the appearance and positioning required for the production.
• Follow direction from the production and camera teams.
• Remain professional and prepared throughout filming.
• Attend a required fitting before production.
Requirements
• Caucasian male talent.
• Brunette hair.
• Approximately 6’5″.
• Men with mustaches are encouraged to apply.
• Must be able to work in Stone Mountain, Georgia.
• Must be available for the required fitting.
Compensation
• $182 for up to 12 hours of filming.
• $50 fitting rate.
Chance – “Ships” Non-Union Micro Webseries
Job Description
The non-union vertical micro webseries “Ships” is seeking a Black male actor to portray Chance, a charming and street-smart young man with strong common sense and natural confidence. After graduation, Chance moved from the country to the city with his mother and sister. This New Orleans acting opportunity calls for a performer who can bring charisma, humor, and authenticity to the character.
Job Responsibilities
• Portray Chance in a non-union vertical micro webseries.
• Bring the character’s charm, confidence, and street-smart personality to the screen.
• Deliver an engaging and authentic performance in character-driven scenes.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.
• Collaborate professionally with fellow cast members and the production team.
Requirements
• Black male actor.
• Must be able to portray ages 21–30.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in New Orleans.
• Strong ability to portray a charming, street-smart, and confident character.
• Actors of all experience levels are encouraged to apply.
Compensation
• $200 stipend.
• Meals provided.
• Production credit provided.
Sarai – “Ships” Non-Union Micro Webseries
Job Description
The non-union vertical micro webseries “Ships” is seeking a Black female actor to portray Sarai, an intelligent but naive young woman whose sheltered upbringing is challenged when she attends an HBCU. Raised in a strict household and educated in predominantly white institutions, Sarai is entering a world where she is no longer othered while navigating friendships, dating, and new experiences. This acting opportunity is open to New Orleans local talent.
Job Responsibilities
• Portray Sarai in a non-union vertical micro webseries.
• Bring Sarai’s intelligent, sheltered, and naive personality to life on camera.
• Explore the character’s transition into HBCU life and unfamiliar social experiences.
• Deliver an authentic performance in comedic, relationship, and character-driven scenes.
• Follow direction and collaborate professionally with the cast and production team.
Requirements
• Black female actor.
• Must be able to portray ages 18–25.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in New Orleans.
• Comfortable portraying a character navigating college life, friendships, and dating.
• Actors of all experience levels are encouraged to apply.
Compensation
• $200 stipend.
• Meals provided.
• Production credit provided.
Real People for Major Financial Institution Campaign
Job Description
A major financial institution campaign is seeking real professionals based in New York City or Miami who are willing to speak openly about their financial roadblocks, experiences, and goals. This opportunity is specifically looking for people whose primary careers are outside the acting and performing industries. Selected participants will appear in a commercial campaign and share authentic perspectives about their financial journeys.
Job Responsibilities
• Appear in a commercial campaign for a major financial institution.
• Speak openly and authentically about personal financial roadblocks and goals.
• Share genuine experiences and perspectives on camera.
• Follow production direction while maintaining a natural, conversational presence.
• Participate professionally throughout the commercial production.
Requirements
• Professionals in their early 20s through early 60s.
• Must be based in New York City or Miami.
• Primary career must be outside the acting and performing industries.
• Must be comfortable discussing financial challenges and goals on camera.
• Must be comfortable sharing authentic personal experiences for a commercial campaign.
Compensation
• Paid opportunity.
• Compensation details will be provided to selected participants.
New York Bridal Fashion Week Models
Job Description
A New York City modeling opportunity is seeking new faces interested in being considered for New York Bridal Fashion Week. Models will have the opportunity to showcase bridal fashion and gain professional runway and fashion industry experience. This casting is ideal for emerging models looking to expand their portfolios and be considered for upcoming fashion opportunities.
Job Responsibilities
• Model bridal fashion during New York Bridal Fashion Week opportunities.
• Walk confidently and professionally in runway and fashion settings.
• Follow direction from designers, stylists, and production teams.
• Maintain a professional attitude throughout fittings, rehearsals, and events.
• Represent assigned bridal looks with confidence and strong runway presence.
Requirements
• Seeking new and emerging models.
• Must be interested in bridal and runway modeling opportunities.
• Must be comfortable modeling in a professional fashion environment.
• Must be available to work in New York City.
• Professionalism, confidence, and a strong runway presence are encouraged.
Compensation
• Compensation details will be discussed with selected models.
Kayla & Cindy – Non-Union Short Film Roles
Job Description
A non-union dark comedy horror short film, “Birds of a Feather,” is seeking performers for the roles of Kayla and Cindy in Los Angeles. These characters are young women who appear polished and close-knit but share an envious streak and can be oblivious to how their words affect others. Performers with strong comedic instincts are encouraged to apply.
Job Responsibilities
• Portray Kayla or Cindy in a dark comedy horror short film.
• Deliver a natural performance with strong comedic timing.
• Capture the characters’ close friendship, confidence, and underlying envy.
• Follow direction and collaborate professionally with the cast and production team.
Requirements
• Seeking East Asian and half-white/half-East Asian women.
• Early 20s.
• Strong comedic skills preferred.
• K-pop dance experience or ability is a plus.
• Must be able to work locally in Los Angeles.
• All acting experience levels are welcome.
Compensation
• Compensation details will be discussed with selected talent.
Featured Female Model for Major Hip-Hop Artist Music Video
Job Description
A major female hip-hop artist music video is seeking a featured female model in Miami, Florida. This paid music video casting call is looking for African American talent with unique, eccentric features and a strong on-camera presence. Selected talent will appear in a featured role and help bring the visual concept of the music video to life.
Job Responsibilities
• Appear as a featured model in a major hip-hop artist music video.
• Perform naturally and confidently in front of the camera.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Bring personality, individuality, and strong visual presence to the role.
• Maintain professionalism throughout the production.
Requirements
• Female talent.
• African American.
• Ages 21–30.
• Must have unique or eccentric features.
• Must be comfortable appearing in a music video production.
• Must be available to work in Miami, Florida.
Compensation
• $4,300 for up to 12 hours.
