Virginia Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

At POOLHOUSE we build brands that impact how the world works. Our clients span a wide range of categories, representing some of the most exciting companies, campaigns, and organizations in the country. We are currently looking for a Director of Design. In this role, you’ll conceptualize and design a range of deliverables, from quick-turnaround production pieces to holistic identity systems. This is a critical part of our design team, and we’ll count on you to bring your A-game to fortify our production capacity and elevate our creative solutions.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Provide creative leadership in concepting, designing and implementing a wide range of cutting edge graphics and layouts for brand identity, product illustrations, company logos, and websites with Adobe Creative Suite
• Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends to ensure we stay a step ahead of our competitors
• Work with the post-production team to provide inventive graphics for their latest videos
• Develop meaningful creative strategies and solutions for brands across all industries
• Produce print-ready materials such as billboards, one-pagers, and mailers
• Create memorable merchandise designs

Requirements

• 5-7+ years of design experience.
• Ability to design logos, websites, and digital graphics that clients love. Knowledge of trends and ability to flex on a range of styles.
• Experience working in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
• Ability to work independently. You understand that sometimes the best way to contribute is to figure it out yourself. You would rather make progress than waste time.
• This position will be based out of one of our offices in Atlanta, GA, Richmond, VA, or Washington, DC. Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill the role in person

Application Requirements:

• A portfolio or website showing off your design work
• Applications without work examples will not be considered

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on industry standards
• A collaborative and creative work environment
• 100% employer covered medical, dental and vision insurance
• 100% employer covered medical for dependents
• 12 days of PTO a year
• Generous paid holiday schedule including Thanksgiving week and Christmas Break
• Parental Leave
• 401k with employer match
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Company funding for relevant continued education and skill development

POOLHOUSE

VIRTUAL SELF SUBMIT AUDITIONS

Signature Theatre (DC)

Venue: The MAX Theatre Arlington, VA

Union Status: AEA

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondeheim

Book by John Weidman

Director: Ethan Heard

Music Director: Alexander Tom

Casting Director: Benton Whitley CSA of Stewart/Whitley

Casting Assistant: Patrick Maravilla

Rehearsal Date: February 7, 2023

Opening Date: March 7, 2023

Rate: LORT B Scale

[RECITER] – 30’s – 60’s, any gender identity . A narrator and emcee who act as a bridge between the contemporary American audience and 1980s Japan.

Also plays the emperor. Commanding, charismatic, in control, with a twinkle in their eyes.

[KAYAMA YEZAEMON] – 30’s -40’s. Baritone. A minor Samurai chosen by the Shogun to defend Japan against the foreigners, he later becomes a Governor of Uraga.
Over the years, Kayama embraces western ideology and customs, coming into tension with his friend, Manjiro. He is dutiful and honor-bound, proud. 

Music Director Job Requisition / Announcement

Ebenezer Baptist Church (EBC) Hampton, Virginia

EBC Music Director/Worship Leader Job Vacancy Announcement

Employment Status: This is a Part-Time position. The following is the minimum guidelines & requirements required to execute the assigned duties.

• Initial 3-month probationary period
• Attendance of all regular EBC Choir functions
• Any other time as required to fulfill the duties of the Music Director of the EBC Choir (i.e., external services)
• Part of the selection process includes the Director finalist selectees auditioning with the various EBC Choirs for (2 to 3) weeks, with compensation

Qualifications:

• Called by God to Minister to the Church as the Music Director
• Proficient in reading music required
• Three – Five years’ experience teaching multiple choir formats
• Bachelor of Music, and or Master of Music Degree is preferred
• Person of Character and Integrity required
• Ability to lead multiple EBC Choirs & musicians
• Willingness to participate, and prepare music that is spiritual lifting for the EBC congregation as a whole
• Develop, train, and encourage musical talents of the Church membership
• Maintain church instruments in good order
• Supervise musician’s rehearsals and performance schedules

Responsibilities:

• To meet with the Chairman of the EBC Trustee Board & Leadership on a regular basis
• To work collaboratively with the EBC Choirs
• To work collaboratively with the EBC Audio/Media Ministry coordinator
• To be diligent and on time for all EBC Choir rehearsals (i.e., Thursday’s evenings, Sunday services)
• To coordinate and direct the EBC Choirs and coordinate music selections
• Be available for special services (i.e., Revivals and Funerals)
• All musical activities/services must be EBC related unless approved by the EBC Pastor or delegated EBC Leadership

Compensation:

Rate of compensation shall be based on Musical Experience, Education, and shall be within the framework of the EBC Annual budget.

• The salary shall be negotiable at approximately $50 per hour based on experience

This Job Announcement Period: (1 November 2022 thru 6 January 2023)

Job Types: Part-time; Annual Contract (Estimated @ 30 hrs. per month)

Pay: Approximately $50 per hour

Benefits:  N/A

Schedule:

• Weekdays “Thursday evening” Rehearsals
• Weekends only “Sunday Service”

Ability to relocate: N/A                      

Work Location: 171 Semple Farm Road,

Hampton Virginia. 23666

Email Resumes to admin@ebenezerhampton.com

Mail Resumes to: Ebenezer Baptist Church, 171 Semple Farm Road, Hampton VA. 23666 (EBC Trustee Board)

Ebenezer Baptist Church Hampton

Are you longing for an amazing opportunity to spread your creative wings? FIVE19, an award-winning advertising firm located in Richmond, VA is looking to grow our team of brand builders with a new art director. We are offering an opportunity to work in a creatively driven, fun and family-first environment. NO OFFICE POLITICS, JUST KICK-BUTT CREATIVE. Candidate should be organized and a great communicator who can manage clients as well as vendors and deliver amazing creative solutions.

Requirements

Applicants should have 5 or more years of agency/firm experience and a high level of Mac proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Applicants should have expert craftsmanship and an excellent understanding of typography. Front end web design principals are required, HTML skills are a plus. A stunning portfolio that belongs to you alone, and a stellar personality are a must. Please submit an active link to samples of your best work. This is a full-time position in Richmond, Virginia.

Benefits

FIVE19 is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all and investing in our people with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

401(k) retirement plan, pre-tax and Roth, with company contributions

Short-term disability insurance and leave

Life insurance

PTO and sick leave, in addition to 8 paid Agency holidays

FIVE19 fosters a culture of inclusion & diversity and work-life balance.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Thank you.
FIVE19

Creative Content Producer

Bassett is looking for a driven, detail-oriented content creator specializing in brand storytelling through email, blog, and social channels. The Content Creator will work with the marketing and merchandising teams to identify new stories to tell, and new ways to reach consumers at various stages of their path to purchase. A good fit will enjoy a fast-paced environment and can handle multiple projects at once. An interest in the home design category is a plus as you will develop, pitch, write, and build stories that are shoppable, sharable, and search-friendly: design how-to’s, style tips, product features, and home décor trends. May be required to travel on occasion to retail stores or Company factories to research and develop content.

Key Responsibilities:

· Writing, reviewing, editing, and updating content for company websites, blog, and social media platforms.

· Conducting research and interviews to learn more about current trends, developments, and perceptions about the subject matter, and then contextualizing your findings.

· Assisting the creative team with the design of promotional materials.

· Collaborating with internal departments to establish campaign objectives, complete tasks, and identify and solve problems.

· Monitoring Bassett’s social media and company website metrics to understand content performance and consumer reaction, then incorporate that information into future content

· Incorporating SEO optimization methods to increase site visibility and traffic.

· Suggesting new ways to promote company products and services to reach consumers.

Skills for Success

· Experience creating strong, engaging digital content for websites and social media (a portfolio will be requested)

· An understanding of SEO best practices.

· Demonstrated excellence in wordsmithing that communicates clearly with a variety of audiences and runs the gamut from a friendly, chatty style to emotionally poignant.

· Strong proofreading and editing skills.

· Excellent research, organizational, and time management skills.

· Strong listening and communication skills.

· The capacity to work independently and collaboratively.

· Ability to work efficiently without compromising quality or accuracy.

· Proficient Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint

· A good eye for photography and ability to capture “on-the-fly” images for social media a plus.

Education/Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in English, marketing, or a similar field.

· 3+ Years of writing in the digital space: websites, blog, email, social

***This position is available for remote work, limited travel required to participate in key company meetings/ initiatives, including at our corporate offices in Bassett, VA,***

Salary: $75K-$80,000

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Options

Bassett Furniture Industries is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veterans status or other protected category. Bassett is dedicated to ensuring that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated consistently during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veterans status or other protected category.

EEO/AA-M/F/V/D

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Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc.

JustinBradley has partnered with an international hospitality company to find their next meticulous and resourceful Senior Production Designer to join their Creative Studio’s production team. The production team supports all things technical and creative, working in B2C and B2B communications in digital and print. They bring scale and efficiency to the creation of assets. They use their skills in design, typography and desktop applications to create, correct and review production-ready files for the delivery of all print and digital designs.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare all projects to release, including making final changes, pre-flighting, collecting, making PDFs and slices
• Consistently apply and enforce style/brand guidelines, assess for flaws in the form and functionality of design
• Retouch and manipulate images
• Maintain, organize and update files, and reference art on our file storage system for future projects
• Work with internal shared-publishing services, team members, and third-party vendors
• Work with vendors as needed when works get outsourced, to ensure clear communication and consistency in delivery of assets
• Assist in the onboarding and training of creative studio team members on production requirements, ways of working and file and asset management

Qualities:

• A strong understanding of and demonstrated skills in the areas of layout, content design, type, color, and pre-press
• Meticulous and goal-oriented with an eye for even the most minor details
• Ability to suggests modified formats to increase the quality of the final product
• Excellent communicators and inter-departmental collaborators, able to execute a concept
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under stress and tight deadlines
• Ability to share knowledge with the rest of the team and also learn from and handle critiques
• Anticipate issues before they occur and learn how to work through them

Qualifications:

• Years of Experience: 5 years of experience in Production
• Bachelor’s degree in either graphic design, print production, visual arts preferred
• Minimum Years of Experience: 5 years of experience in Graphic Design or Production
• Application Skills: Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat)
• Application Skills: Adobe AfterEffects; Cinema 4D
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of web development languages like JavaScript and HTML
• Portfolio showcasing advanced photo compositions and complex print pieces would be helpful

JustinBradley is an EO employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

JustinBradley

Real Estate Video Shoot Casting Call

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Our client, a Digital marketing and technology agency is looking for dynamic Senior Art Director.

The ideal candidate will concept, design and execute visual solutions to deliver a high-quality creative product for the company with an emphasis on strategic thinking and team leadership.

Position Responsibilities:

• Inspires, leads, and drives the visualization process, from collaborative conceptualization through final product
• Conceptualizes great design in digital, motion, print and environmental channels
• Lead brainstorming sessions to develop creative based on client intent
• Provides creative solutions that deliver on the brief in unique and innovative ways and maintain an exceptional design aesthetic
• Utilizes animation and video to deliver engaging content and customer experiences
• Collaborates and leads projects that focus on UX and information architecture across multiple channels
• Creates design that translates across platforms and campaigns
• Establishes and maintains very aggressive deadlines for meeting demands of multiple client projects
• Troubleshoots and devises solutions with both the internal team and external clients
• Coordinates and directs other creative team members, including copywriters and designers, to ensure the successful outcome of campaigns and projects
• Presents creative solutions to internal team and clients
• Assists with proposals, estimations and helps define project scope
• Works with outside vendors to ensure the vision for the creative product is brought to life effectively and on budget
• Manages direct reports and supervises their performance and development goals
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Role Qualifications:

• Focuses on the strategy of the creative product and its visual execution.
• Works closely with the Creative Director, providing thought leadership and guidance to other team members to ensure the quality and integrity of the product meets or exceeds product vision, and pushes the boundaries of competitive visual execution
• Supports team’s goal of delivering world-class creative products

Position Requirements:

• Minimum 7 to 10 years of experience in art direction/design
• A Bachelor’s degree in a visual arts program or related field or equivalent work experience required.
• Must be proficient in the entire Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and Microsoft applications as well as Sketch, Figma and Adobe After Effects
• Dreamweaver and Flash experience is a plus (Macintosh platform)
• Extremely detail-oriented and organized, with strong visual design skills; layout, typography and high graphic standards
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead direct reports
• Ability to thrive in a team
• Strong understanding of social media and web technology
• Previous ad agency experience is a must
• Previous experience in all print media desired
• Previous corporate experience is a plus

Benefits Summary:

• 10 paid holidays per year
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 5 days of sick leave per year
• Medical/Vision/Dental/Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability: company pays 50% of premiums (eligible 1st of month after start)
• $25,000 Employer paid Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health/Dependent Care
• 401(k) benefits (eligible 6 months following your hire date) with 100% match on up to 4% of contributions
• Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Bonus is paid in the sole discretion of the company based upon annual board approval and depends upon WCG’s profitability and individual performance and contribution.
• Parking (50% reimbursement up to $30/month)
• Cool people to work with!

DIVERSANT, LLC

Open Casting Call: FELLOW TRAVELERS – Seeking Extras (RICHMOND, VA)

Kendall Cooper Casting is looking for extras to work on the upcoming SHOWTIME limited television series “Fellow Travelers”. This will be a period piece set in the 1950’s and production will be filming in Richmond, VA on October 9th and 10th. 
 
The casting team is looking for people who can easily portray a classic 1950’s look. Casting men and women of all ethnicities to play business men, secretaries, reporters and also seeking musicians who can play brass instruments. 1950’s hair styles are a HUGE plus. All men will need to be clean shaven. We will be giving period appropriate 1950’s hair cuts. Please note we will be limited by the period costumes available, so please be sure to include ALL of your current sizes in your submission. 

All roles will require a costume fitting in advance of filming. Fittings will be starting September 30th and continue into the first week of October. Production is also seeking cars from the 1940’s and 1950’s era. Please submit your period vehicle with your submission if you have one and please note if you have experience driving these period vehicles.   
 
A member of the Kendall Cooper Casting team will contact you via the email address you provide in your submission if you are selected for a role. If you are interested please submit ASAP, the casting team will be showing photos to the director for selections very soon!