The Opportunity:
As Retail Creative Experience Director with our client, you’ll be part of a fast moving, forward-thinking team responsible for designing customer experiences in McDonald’s retail locations across Canada.
You demonstrate and inspire diversity of thought and the exploration of big ideas both practical and visionary. You will be working closely with the client, designing highly creative and relevant messaging, throughout all customer touch points in the restaurant. You are able to articulate messaging strategy through creative execution. You have a vivid imagination that is fed by a strong curiosity about the world around you and a passion for searching out new perspectives and processes.
With your advanced design skills, you will create original design solutions that reflect McDonald’s design ethos, support restaurant business targets, and enhance the consumer experience.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Playing a leadership role in innovative design and messaging, analyzing user needs, tasks, and environments, generating complete user experiences that lead to concepts, from sketches to mockups to detailed design
- Identifying and driving “insights to prototypes” starting with problem definition through to the employment of best practices and fresh approaches addressing consumer expectations and needs with solutions that delight the consumer and deliver a superior experience
- Providing both research and design leadership, collaborating with the client and internal stakeholders to assure comprehensive understanding of an integrated retail experience model toward the goal of a superior user experience
- Working with client, and in house Account, Design and Production teams delivering on objectives, and milestones
- Ensuring alignment with client, management and other team members through regular progress updates.
What You’ll Need to Be Successful:
- A clear understanding of consumer trends in the Quick Serve Restaurant market
- Excited to work directly with the client with a strong ability to think on your feet
- Used to being self-motivated and works well in ambiguous situations
- Ideate and sketch directly with the client to optimize customer touch-points and messaging in the restaurant as well as in the drive-through
- Analyze and model customer needs, tasks, and environments of use
- Assess and optimize the performance of new and existing features by actively participating in usability testing and interpreting analytics data
- Strong 2D visualization skills – Sketching, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Experience playing a lead role with the Art Director and Studio creative teams
- Digital experience a big plus
- Candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of related professional experience
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Job Description:
Amici Productions is seeking passionate and talented creatives to join a sci-fi 48-hour film challenge as part of a collaborative production team. This volunteer opportunity is ideal for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced filmmaking environment. Selected candidates will work together to bring a short sci-fi film project to life within a limited timeframe.
Job Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the production team to execute a short sci-fi film
- Perform duties specific to assigned crew role (camera, sound, production, post, etc.)
- Assist with on-set operations, logistics, and creative execution
- Support pre-production, filming, and post-production processes as needed
- Maintain professionalism and teamwork in a fast-paced environment
Requirements:
- Interest or experience in film production or related roles
- Ability to work collaboratively under tight deadlines
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Preferred: Access to personal equipment or gear (kit)
- Open to a variety of roles including:
- Grip, Camera Operator, Director of Photography (DOP)
- Director, 1st AD, 1st AC, 2nd AC, DIT
- BTS Stills Photographer
- Picture Editor, Colorist, Post Sound/Music
- Production Designer, Set Dresser
- Locations & Transportation Coordinator
- Set PA/Driver, Location Sound Mixer
- Hair & Makeup (HMU) Artist
Compensation:
- Volunteer opportunity
- Transportation and food provided
Job Description
A production is seeking a non-union stand-in for an upcoming shoot in Toronto. This role requires a performer who closely matches specific physical characteristics to assist with lighting and camera setups during filming. This is a paid opportunity for a one-day shoot, ideal for individuals with on-set experience or those looking to gain exposure in film production.
Job Responsibilities
- Serve as a stand-in for camera and lighting setup
- Maintain positioning for technical rehearsals and scene preparation
- Follow direction from the production and camera team
- Be available on set for the required duration
- Maintain professionalism and punctuality
Requirements
- Caucasian female
- Blonde hair
- Age range: 20–40
- Height: approximately 5’8”
- Weight: approximately 140 lbs
- Must provide headshot and personal details (height, weight, contact information)
- Ability to follow direction and remain still for extended periods
Compensation
- $300 for approximately 6 hours of work
- Subject to 15% agency commission
Job Description
A production team is hiring crew members for a proof-of-concept trailer for the upcoming feature film They Just Look at Me Now. The project follows Eve, a witty and carefree woman seeking justice after being sexually assaulted by her boss, only to discover she has been mysteriously cursed by his wife. As Eve navigates the aftermath, she uncovers unexpected powers and forms an unlikely alliance while fighting for accountability.
The proof-of-concept trailer will help establish the visual and narrative tone of the feature film and will be filmed in Kingston, Ontario. The production team is seeking dedicated and creative crew members across multiple departments to help bring this story to life.
Job Responsibilities
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Collaborate with the production team to execute the proof-of-concept trailer
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Perform role-specific tasks depending on the assigned crew position
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Support on-set operations, including production, camera, lighting, sound, and art departments
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Maintain professionalism and teamwork throughout the production process
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Assist in creating high-quality visuals and storytelling for the project
Requirements
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Prior experience in film production is preferred for most roles
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Ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced production environment
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Strong communication and organizational skills
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Willingness to contribute creatively and professionally on set
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Available to work locally in the Kingston, Ontario area
Open Crew Positions
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Associate Producer
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1st Assistant Director
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2nd Assistant Director
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Director of Photography
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1st Assistant Camera
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2nd Assistant Camera
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Lighting Crew
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Sound Recordist / Mixer
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Boom Operator
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Production Designer
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Art Director
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Props Master / Props Person
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Costume Stylist
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Key Makeup Artist
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Digital Imaging Technician (DIT)
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Location Manager
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Production Coordinator
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Continuity Supervisor
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BTS Photographer / Videographer
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Editor
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Sound Designer & Editor
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Craft Service
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Driver Production Assistants
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Production Assistants
Compensation
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Retroactive payment for most roles once project funding is secured (excluding PA-level roles)
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Opportunity to be re-hired when the full feature film enters production
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Meals, snacks, and drinks provided while on set
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Professional experience working on an independent film project
Job Description
A student documentary project titled Uncredited Dreams is seeking immigrant filmmakers, cinematographers, and media creatives living in Canada to share their personal journeys in the film industry. The documentary explores the experiences of immigrant artists pursuing careers in Canadian cinema, highlighting the challenges, sacrifices, and unexpected paths encountered along the way.
The project aims to give visibility to the voices and stories of immigrant creatives, particularly those from Latin backgrounds, who are working to build careers in film while navigating life far from home.
Job Responsibilities
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Participate in interviews discussing personal experiences in the film industry
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Share insights about career challenges, opportunities, and creative journeys as immigrant filmmakers
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Collaborate with the documentary team during filming or interview sessions
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Help contribute to a meaningful story highlighting immigrant voices in cinema
Requirements
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Immigrant filmmakers, cinematographers, or media creatives currently living in Canada
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Latin creatives are especially encouraged to participate
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Comfortable sharing personal career experiences and perspectives on camera
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Interest in contributing to a documentary exploring immigrant experiences in film
Compensation
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Documentary participation opportunity
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Experience contributing to a student documentary film project
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Additional details will be discussed with selected participants