Jobs in Illinois, United States

Job Description

A television production filming in the Chicago area is casting newborn babies for featured on-camera work and a potential still photography shoot. The production is seeking Latino/Latina and Caucasian newborns, including both twins and single babies. Families should be local to Chicago, nearby suburbs, or surrounding states bordering Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a newborn baby in scenes for a television production.
• Participate in a potential still photography shoot if selected.
• Work under the supervision of the production’s on-set baby nurse and production team.
• Follow all required guidelines for newborn performers on set.

Requirements

• Newborn girls or boys weighing 10 lbs. or less.
• Seeking Latino/Latina or Caucasian newborns.
• Both twins and single newborns are encouraged to apply.
• Newborn must obtain an Illinois Joan Philo work permit.
• Submission should include the newborn’s name, parents’ names, phone number, city, state, clothing sizes, height, and weight.

Compensation

• $200 for two hours of work.
• Newborns work a maximum of two hours.

Male and Female Models for Runway LatinX 2026

Job Description

A major runway fashion event is seeking male and female models for Runway LatinX 2026. Selected models will walk in a live runway show celebrating fashion, gastronomy, mixology, and entertainment in front of approximately 1,000 guests. This modeling opportunity is ideal for confident talent with strong runway presence who are ready to showcase designers and fashion looks during a high-energy live event.

Job Responsibilities

• Walk the runway during Runway LatinX 2026.
• Model assigned fashion looks with confidence and professionalism.
• Follow runway direction, choreography, and event production instructions.
• Participate in required fittings, rehearsals, and show preparations.
• Maintain strong stage presence throughout the live fashion event.
• Represent assigned designers and fashion looks professionally.

Requirements

• Open to male and female models.
• Male models must be approximately 5’10″–6’2″.
• Female models must be approximately 5’8″ or taller.
• Strong runway walk and confident stage presence.
• Comfortable performing in front of a large live audience.
• Must be available for the runway show on October 24, 2026.

Compensation

• Compensation will be discussed with selected models.

African American Female Stand-In for TV Series

Job Description

A television production is seeking an African American female stand-in to assist with professional camera blocking and lighting setups in the Chicago area. The selected performer should closely match the principal actor’s height, weight, complexion, and hair characteristics. This is a paid, non-speaking stand-in opportunity ideal for reliable talent who can maintain consistent positioning and follow technical direction throughout filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for a principal actor during lighting and camera setups.
• Maintain accurate marks and positioning during technical rehearsals.
• Follow instructions from the camera, lighting, and production departments.
• Match the principal actor’s positioning during camera blocking.
• Remain attentive and consistent throughout the production day.
• Work professionally with crew members during technical preparations.

Requirements

• African American female, ages 20s–40s.
• Light to medium complexion.
• Dark to medium-dark hair.
• Height between 5’2″ and 5’4″.
• Weight between 100–120 lbs.
• Must closely match the principal actor’s physical characteristics.
• Previous stand-in or professional on-set experience is preferred.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or neighboring states bordering Illinois.
• Must be comfortable working extended production hours.

Compensation

• $192 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half applies after 8 hours.

Blonde Female Stand-In for TV Series

Job Description

A television production is seeking a Caucasian female stand-in with blonde hair to work in the Chicago area. The selected performer will stand in for a principal actor while the lighting and camera departments prepare shots and technical setups. This is a non-speaking role requiring talent who closely matches the actor’s physical characteristics and can maintain consistent positioning throughout production.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a stand-in for a principal actor during camera and lighting setups.
• Maintain accurate marks and positioning between production setups.
• Follow instructions from the camera, lighting, and production teams.
• Match the principal actor’s positioning for technical rehearsals.
• Remain professional, attentive, and consistent throughout long filming days.

Requirements

• Caucasian female, ages 20s–40s.
• Blonde hair.
• Height between 5’8″ and 5’10”.
• Weight between 125–150 lbs.
• Must closely match the principal actor’s height, weight, and complexion.
• Previous stand-in or professional on-set experience is preferred.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or neighboring states bordering Illinois.
• Must be able to work extended production hours.

Compensation

• $192 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half applies after 8 hours.

Latina Wife and Mother for Featured TV Role

Job Description

A television production is seeking a classy Latina or mixed-heritage Latina woman to portray a wife and mother in her 50s for a paid, non-speaking featured role. Casting is looking for women ages 47–59 who can bring a polished, authentic, and natural presence to the character. The role requires two filming days plus a separate still photography shoot and is open to talent local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, and states bordering Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a wife and mother in a featured, non-speaking television role.
• Deliver natural reactions and expressions without scripted dialogue.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Maintain character and continuity across multiple filming days.
• Participate in a separate still photography shoot.
• Work professionally during extended production hours, including overnight filming.

Requirements

• Latina or mixed-heritage Latina woman.
• Ages 47–59.
• Must be able to convincingly portray a wife and mother in her 50s.
• Polished, classy, and natural on-camera presence.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or neighboring states bordering Illinois.
• Must be available for two filming days and one still photography shoot.
• Acting experience is welcomed but not required.
• Comfortable working an overnight production schedule.

Compensation

• This is a paid non-speaking featured role.

Correctional Officer Background Actors

Job Description

A television production is seeking men and women to portray correctional officers in upcoming prison scenes filming in the Chicago area. Casting directors are looking for performers who can authentically portray professional correctional officers and authority figures. Talent must be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a correctional officer in prison scenes for a television production.
• Perform naturally as an authority figure within a correctional facility setting.
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams.
• Maintain professional behavior and continuity throughout filming.
• Participate in a wardrobe fitting as required by production.

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 20s–60s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Male talent must be clean-shaven with short hair.
• Must be able to authentically portray a correctional officer.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or neighboring states bordering Illinois.
• Must be comfortable working in prison-themed scenes.
• Must be professional, reliable, and able to follow on-set direction.

Compensation

• This is a paid background acting opportunity.

Job Description

A Chicago-area production is casting clean-shaven men with short hair to work as background talent portraying firefighters and firefighter white-shirt personnel. The opportunity is open to men across a broad age range and all ethnicities who can realistically fit the appearance of professional fire department personnel. Talent must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois and should be prepared for filming that may continue into the evening.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter or firefighter white-shirt personnel in background scenes.
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing team.
• Maintain the required clean-shaven, short-haired appearance.
• Remain available for the full filming period.
• Arrive prepared with accurate sizing information provided during submission.

Requirements

• Men appearing in their 20s through 60s.
• All ethnicities are encouraged to apply.
• Must be clean-shaven with short hair.
• Required measurements include suit jacket, T-shirt, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, and shoe size.
• Talent already booked for a future production date should not apply.

Compensation

• Compensation not specified.

Featured Firefighter for TV Series

Job Description

A television series is seeking a Latino male background actor for a featured firefighter role. This paid, non-speaking opportunity is ideal for talent who can bring an authentic and professional first-responder presence to the screen. The selected performer will appear in a featured capacity and participate in a wardrobe fitting before filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter in a featured non-speaking role.

• Maintain a confident and authentic first-responder presence on camera.

• Follow blocking and direction from the production team.

• Participate in a required wardrobe fitting.

• Remain professional and camera-ready throughout filming.

Requirements

• Latino male talent, ages 30s–40s.

• Must be clean-shaven with short hair.

• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois.

• Comfortable portraying a firefighter in a featured television role.

• Able to follow on-set direction and maintain continuity between takes.

Compensation

• $165 for 8 hours.

• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours.