Los Angeles Dance Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call: Stand-In for “Chicago Fire”

Casting Alert: We are currently seeking a Caucasian female with dirty blonde/light brown hair, aged in her 20s to 30s, standing between 5’5″ and 5’7″ with a slim build, to work as a stand-in on the popular television series “Chicago Fire.” This role is crucial for assisting in the lighting and camera blocking on set, ensuring that scenes are set up accurately for the actors.

Job Details:

• Duration: This position will require availability through early May.
• Schedule: The director plans to conduct a Looksee on Tuesday/Wednesday of next week, with the exact date to be determined (TBD).
• Location: Filming will take place in Chicago, IL. Applicants must be local or willing to travel to the location.

Job Responsibilities:

• Standing in for the actor during the lighting and camera blocking process.
• Working closely with the director, cinematographer, and other crew members to ensure accurate scene setups.
• Maintaining a professional demeanor and being punctual for all scheduled shoots and meetings.
• Being available for the entire duration of the assignment, through early May.

Requirements:

• Gender: Female
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Hair Color: Dirty Blonde/Light Brown
• Age: 20s to 30s
• Height: 5’5″ to 5’7″
• Build: Slim
• Availability to work through early May and for the Looksee on the specified dates.
• Professionalism and reliability.
• Previous stand-in or acting experience preferred but not required.

Compensation:

• Rate: $172 for 8 hours of work.
• Overtime: Time and a half for hours worked beyond the initial 8 hours.

Casting Call: QVC – Full-time Program Host

Project Synopsis: QVC, a frontrunner in video commerce and multiplatform shopping, is on the lookout for dynamic and engaging individuals to join our on-air team as Full-time Program Hosts. This is a unique opportunity for talented individuals who have a passion for product presentation, sales, and live broadcasting. As a QVC Program Host, you will play a crucial role in showcasing a wide range of products to our global audience, engaging with viewers, and driving sales through compelling storytelling and product demonstration.

Job Details:

• Position: Full-time Program Host
• Location: Various locations, including potential for remote work
• Schedule: Must be flexible to work various shifts, including weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Start Date: Immediate

Job Responsibilities:

• Present and sell products on live television, effectively engaging with the audience and demonstrating product features and benefits.
• Prepare and research products to be presented on air, ensuring a thorough understanding of each item to convey information accurately and persuasively.
• Collaborate with production teams to plan and execute compelling product presentations.
• Respond to viewer queries and interact with the audience through social media platforms and other interactive mediums.
• Maintain a professional on-air presence, adhering to QVC’s brand standards and guidelines.
• Participate in promotional events, photo shoots, and other marketing initiatives as required.
• Continuously monitor sales performance and adjust presentation strategies to maximize sales.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in sales, marketing, broadcasting, or a related field.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and persuade a diverse audience.
• Comfortable with live broadcasting and able to think on your feet in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong research and preparation skills, with the ability to quickly learn about new products and present them effectively.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Basic technical proficiency and the ability to work with broadcasting equipment and software.
• A team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Compensation Details:

• Salary: $125,000 a year to start
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within QVC.

Casting Call : Auto-owners Insurance

About the Project:
Auto-Owners Insurance, in partnership with Gorilla, is excited to announce casting for its upcoming commercial campaign, “Simple Human Sense 2024.” Set to be filmed in Florida, this campaign aims to highlight the relatable, humorous, and down-to-earth qualities of the Auto-Owners Insurance brand through four (4) distinct commercial spots. We are looking for a diverse group of non-union talent to bring these stories to life, showcasing the simplicity and human touch of Auto-Owners Insurance.

Usage/Run:

• Media: National broadcast television, print, out-of-home (including billboards), digital and web advertising (both paid and unpaid), and internal corporate use.
• Duration: In perpetuity
• Territories: North America excluding Mexico (United States and Canada)
• Deliverables: Each concept includes 30s, 15s, and 6s versions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in one or more commercial spots, either in speaking or non-speaking roles.
• Attend and participate in an in-person fitting session in Orlando, FL.
• Work closely with the director and production team to bring the creative vision to life, potentially involving improvisation and comedic acting.
• Represent the brand in a positive, relatable, and engaging manner across various media formats.

Requirements:

• Non-union talent only.
• Must be available to work locally in Orlando, FL (no budget for travel or accommodations).
• Open to all ethnicities and looks; the “person next door” quality is highly preferred over “cover model” types.
• Improv and comedic experience are advantageous but not mandatory.
• Must be comfortable with the potential for national exposure across various media platforms.
• Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to take direction well.

Compensation:

• Session Fee: $1150 + 20% agency fee (if applicable)
• Buyout Fee: $3000 + 20% agency fee (if applicable)
• Additional Provisions: Fitting fee of $125. Note: All talent must work as local hires to Orlando, FL. Expenses for hotel, gas, travel, or per diem are not covered.

Casting Call: Family Adventure at Universal Studios

Job Description: We are excited to announce a casting call for an upcoming reality show set to film in Summer 2024. This unique opportunity is open to families eager to embark on an all-expenses-paid trip to Universal Studios. We are looking for enthusiastic families who have either never visited Universal Studios or haven’t been there in over 10 years. This is your chance to experience the magic, thrills, and unforgettable moments Universal has to offer, while being part of a fun and engaging reality show.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in daily filming schedules as outlined by the production team.
• Engage in various activities and attractions at Universal Studios, showcasing genuine reactions and interactions.
• Cooperate with production staff, follow directions, and be willing to share your family’s experiences on camera.
• Be available and committed to the filming schedule set for Summer 2024.

Requirements:

• Families must consist of 2 parents/guardians and at least 2 children aged between 8-18 years.
• Must have either never visited Universal Studios or have not visited in the last 10 years.
• Open to families of all diversities and backgrounds.
• Families must NOT reside in Florida.
• Must be comfortable being filmed and have a genuine enthusiasm for adventure and trying new experiences.
• All family members must be available for travel and filming in Summer 2024.
• Participants must be in good health and able to participate in physical activities involved in theme park attractions.

Compensation:

• This is a non-monetary compensation opportunity. All travel expenses, including transportation and accommodations, will be fully covered.
• Families will receive an all-access experience to Universal Studios, including entry to attractions, shows, and exclusive experiences not available to the general public.
• A unique opportunity to be featured in a reality show, gaining exposure and creating unforgettable memories with your family.

About ROKiT Productions:

ROKiT Productions is a dynamic content creator for the ROKiT Flix app, a unique platform offering a wide array of cartoons, motion comics, and more, all available for free and without any ads. Our mission is to captivate and entertain audiences with high-quality, innovative storytelling. We are currently seeking talented Voice Over Actors/Actresses to bring life to our characters and stories.

Role Overview:

As a Voice Over Actor/Actress at ROKiT Productions, you will be instrumental in creating the voices and personalities that populate our diverse range of content. This role requires versatility, creativity, and the ability to bring characters to life through your vocal performance. The hours for this position will vary based on the specific needs of our projects and the range of voices you can perform.

Responsibilities:

• Provide voice over for a variety of characters across our cartoons, motion comics, and other content.
• Collaborate with directors and producers to understand character motivations and deliver performances that align with the creative vision.
• Attend recording sessions prepared and on time, ready to perform multiple takes if necessary.
• Maintain a high level of vocal health and stamina to perform various characters and emotions.
• Be adaptable and open to feedback and direction during recording sessions.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a voice over actor/actress in cartoons, video games, dubbing, or similar projects.
• A versatile vocal range capable of performing a variety of characters, ages, and emotions.
• Ability to take direction well and adjust performances based on feedback.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Must be available to work in-person at our Sun Valley, CA, office.
• (Desired but not required) A demo reel or portfolio showcasing your voice over work.

ROKiT

Client Overview: Our client is an innovative agency creating advanced solutions that effortlessly capture audiences and lay the foundation for digital and technological growth.

This position is a fulltime Art Director in St Louis, MO on-site Monday-Friday.

Role Overview: As the Art Director, you’ve got an eye for design and a passion for helping brands stand out in the best, most creative way possible. In this role, you will establish a clear design direction that communicates the brand voice and vision across digital, print and experiential, while overseeing a team of designers.

Art Director Responsibilities:

• Communicate advanced topics in the digital space in a clear and visually engaging way to drive brand awareness and connect with target consumers
• Create, design, and direct campaigns across mobile, product, interactive, OOH, print, and digital
• Develop original and eye-catching work to help set the brand apart in a competitive and rapidly evolving industry
• Guide and oversee Junior Designers, providing constructive feedback while ensuring timelines are met
• Communicate clearly and effectively with cross-functional teams on design needs

Art Director Qualifications:

• 3+ years of agency or in-house design experience
• Experience designing, art directing, concepting
• Advanced proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Sketch, and more.
• Extreme attention to detail with a keen eye for innovative design
• CPG experience preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

24 Seven Talent

We are seeking an Entertainment Operations Manager for a special event venue in Los Angeles County.

Qualified candidates have experience at a large hotel, resort, casino, convention center, concert venue, stadium or arena with a heavy focus in Entertainment and Events.

Base Salary: $80,000 to $100,000 (commensurate with experience) plus comprehensive health, vision and dental, 401k with company match, life insurance, PTO and 11 paid holidays

Qualifications:

• Experience with the management and oversight of all event operations.
• Experience working with outside vendors to ensure services are provided as contracted.
• Experience managing budgets within event operations and with other departments.
• Strong Attention to detail
• Progressive experience in the Hospitality and/or Entertainment Industry.

If you’re interested in driving your career to the next level, apply today!

Horizon Hospitality Associates, Inc

Art Director, AR/VR

W2 Contract

Salary Range: $187,200 – $200,000 per year

Location: Cupertino, CA – Hybrid Role

Job Summary:

In the Art Director, AR/VR role, you will craft innovative and compelling solutions with high production value and bring the creative to life. You will conceive, design, and guide the development of high-quality interactive experiences.

As an Art Director, you will be responsible for the creation and art direction of interactive 3D and AR/VR experiences across a range of deliverables. The ideal candidate demonstrates the utmost attention to detail and proactively identifies efficiencies. You will effectively communicate and support the chosen design direction with creative and project management staff. You will collaborate with creative technologists, 3D artists, and design leads to craft stunning visual solutions that delight the public.

Qualifications:

• You have at least 5-7 years of applicable experience leading design and concept efforts on interactive, 3D, motion graphics or game development projects.
• You are proficient in interactive 3D design tools such as Unity, Unreal, Photoshop, Maya, Blender, or other relevant software.
• You have an understanding of visual and UI design fundamentals and know how to apply them to a variety of interactive projects.
• You have a sound understanding of AR/VR, real-time 3D, and motion graphics workflows that will enable the smooth progress of various projects from concept to delivery.
• Your design skills are accompanied by experience in guiding, evaluating, and redirecting the creative work of a multi-disciplined team.
• You have excellent presentation, written, and oral skills.
• You can collaborate, multitask, and work within deadlines. You thrive in a creative and dynamic work environment.

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in design-related fields or equivalent industry experience

Desired Skills and Experience

Art Director, AR/VR, Unity, Unreal, Photoshop, Maya, Blender

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Bayside Solutions

Restaurant Overview:

Named one of Travel + Leisure’s “Best Date Spots in America”, Castaway has curated a whole new dining experience where everyone, including our employees, feels like a star. From the meat dry-aging room, floor-to-ceiling wine cellar, charcuterie station, to the breath-taking views of the valley and Los Angeles, Castaway is in its prime. Our seasonally-inspired, steak-forward menu features interesting cuts of meats from top-notch butchers, a raw bar, vegetable-centric sides, and build-it-yourself charcuterie boards. Castaway has also received many other notable accolades, including being named one of the top “Most Romantic Restaurants in LA” between 2019 – 2021 by Thrillist, LA Weekly, Gayot, Yelp, Open Table and NBC

Our mission at Castaway is to always innovate and consistently deliver a 5-star experience for our employees, guests, and community. We look forward to adding our next valued leader!

Position Summary:

The People and Culture Manager will serve as the restaurant’s culture ambassador, a servant leader and coach for our managers. They combine the desire to authentically care for others with their human resources technical knowledge. They will possess a myriad of skills to succeed in this unique role that include being a skilled leader not afraid to step out of the norm, collaborating and assisting leaders to be better leaders. All this to provide authentic care for our internal guests, focusing on them reaching their full potential.

Ways this role will inspire culture within the restaurant:

• Participate in the planning and promotion of associate engagement activities
• Foster PRIDE values, as well as DEI&B initiatives
• Foster a work environment where team members are given the opportunity to contribute to their full potential with cross training and development
• Assist with ensuring that internal communication is in alignment with the company’s culture and guiding principles
• Assist to instill confidence and trust with leaders helping them grow as servant leaders and foster safety with ongoing learning

Examples of how this role will contribute to team member happiness and retention with a focus on the whole person:

• 90 day stay interviews/ exit interviews
• FAQ sheet to educate new hires about what makes their restaurant unique
• Expert with EAP and other resources
• Coordinate learning and development opportunities
• Champion company initiatives at the unit level
• Serve as the units workers comp, safety and risk champion
• Ensuring positive coaching opportunities to motivate, recognize and correct unwanted behavior

This role will collaborate with leadership to assist managers in creating an understanding of business compliance, which affects associates’ ability to excel in performing their duties to include:

• Serving as the first point of contact for routine team member inquiries
• Communicating and coordinating HR programs such as performance review process, team member opinion surveys, and open enrollment with Operations leaders to ensure first-class experience for team members
• Coach managers in holding accountability with their team members and upholding standards for performance management
• Serve as the point of contact for team ember grievances, conduct investigations and communicate finding
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state and local ordinances as required
• Performing general administrative tasks for the HR Office

QUALIFICATIONS:

Our ideal candidate will have experience managing Human Resources in a restaurant as well as experience that involved interacting with team members on all levels:

• A minimum of three years’ experience within human resources, preferably in a generalist role
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations
• Ability to consistently display courtesy, etiquette, warmth and enthusiasm on the phone and in person
• Ability to handle multiple and changing priorities in a professional manner
• Ability to objectively coach employees and management through complex, difficult and emotional issues
• Must possess strong communication and listening skills, excellent speaking, reading and writing skills
• Ability to handle complex issues encountered using knowledge acquired through training and experience
• Demonstrated ability to gain the trust and confidence of managers and team members and influence the organization
• Ability to diagnose organizational issues and implement creative solutions
• Analytical skills with demonstrated ability to translate data to insight and then into action
• Ability to research and analyze various different types of data information
• Strong computer skills including intermediate or above knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Multiple language abilities preferred. Fluency in English required and Spanish desired

Benefits We Offer:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, along with other voluntary benefit plans
• Paid time off
• Complimentary employee meals
• Complimentary car parking
• Restaurant comp card
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Lifestyle spending account
• And more!

Specialty Restaurants

We are seeking a visionary and experienced Art Director to lead our creative team in producing compelling visual experiences that align with our brand identity and communication objectives. The Art Director will be responsible for understanding the goals of our clients to conceptualize, design, and execute creative assignments across various platforms from project strategy to project completion. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional design skills, strong leadership qualities, and the ability to inspire and guide a creative team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate a clear creative vision that reflects the brand’s identity and resonates with target audiences
• Lead and mentor a team of designers, providing guidance, feedback, and fostering a collaborative and innovative creative culture
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop creative concepts and design strategies that address marketing, branding, and communication goals
• Clearly articulate design concepts and rationale to internal stakeholders and clients
• Transform abstract ideas into concrete visual solutions that convey messages effectively
• Contribute to the development and evolution of the brand’s visual identity, ensuring it remains relevant and engaging
• Create high-quality design materials, including graphics, layouts, illustrations, and digital assets
• Oversee the production process to ensure design integrity, accuracy, and adherence to project specifications
• Create consistent and cohesive cross-channel visual communication strategies (digital, print, and motion)
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in visual communications
• Master’s degree is a plus
• 10 years post college experience at a design firm, studio, or marketing firm
• Proven experience as an Art Director or similar role with a robust portfolio showcasing diverse design work
• High proficiency in design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), and familiarity with motion graphics software is advantageous
• Exceptional design skills, including a strong grasp of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout composition
• Leadership experience with the ability to inspire and guide a creative team to achieve outstanding results
• Handling of large volumes of technical information, file management, research, layout and design, creative mood board design, and excellent typography skills
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage high-volume work to meet tight deadlines are critical
• Strategic thinking and a keen understanding of how design supports broader brand and business goals

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a portfolio showcasing their design work.

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