Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Adecco Creative & Marketing is partnering with one of the largest leaders in Marine Recreation for a contract Art Director position. This role will be a 3 month contract with a hybrid schedule in Mettawa, IL.

In this role, you will bring strong conceptualizing abilities and strong strategic problem solving to deliver highly creative design solutions that are focused on the audience’s needs and brands’ goals. The Art Director will work closely with the Associate Creative Director, our brands, senior leaders and campaign managers to develop, create, execute and deliver design materials that position us as the leader in the marine industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Work closely with the Associate Creative Director to execute defined creative strategy and transform high-level client needs into engaging visuals

· Lead the design of large and complex projects from concept to completion across a variety of marketing channels for multiple brands

· Attend photoshoots and manage on-shoot creative direction to ensure pre-planning creative goals are achieved

· Present to clients and clearly communicate creative visual decisions

· Work closely with the assigned creative team members on projects or campaigns and help oversee that the art direction is executed across campaign touchpoints

· Create and maintain design standards and guidelines to ensure consistency in all visual materials

· Understand a client’s campaign needs and translate that into a creative concept.

· Participate and/or lead brainstorming sessions with creative teams

· Implement stakeholder feedback and secure internal approvals

· Meets regularly with Associate Creative Director and Creative Operations to understand upcoming initiatives for prioritization and creative workload projections

· Ensures all projects are completed on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards

· Guides and mentors designers to grow and develop their skills

QUALIFICATIONS

· Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office

· 4-6 years of art direction experience, with 1-3 years in a supervisory role

· Photoshoot pre-planning and on set art direction experience required

· Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate campaign art direction to a team of designers

· Strong portfolio of creative work across multiple channels, including digital, print and experiential; with excellent design and typography skills

· Exceptional conceptual skills with the ability to articulate creative concepts in meetings and presentation

· Must work well under pressure, exercising good judgment as well as good interpersonal skills

· Must have a good grasp of project time requirements to be able to meet deadlines, client expectations, and avoid over-commitments

· Consistent attention to detail

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communications or Graphic Design

The Adecco Group

Casting Call: Male Teen Basketball Players for ‘Chicago Fire’

Job Description: We are currently seeking male teenagers aged 16 to 18 who are skilled in basketball to work as background actors in the upcoming episode of the popular TV series ‘Chicago Fire’. This exciting opportunity involves participating in two key scenes – a basketball practice scrimmage and a scene surrounding a player on the court.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a basketball practice scrimmage scene.
• Act in another scene on the court, involving standing around a player.
• Engage in minimal basketball playing.
• Attend a mandatory wardrobe fitting at our Cinespace Studio, which will take approximately two hours.

Requirements:

• Age: Must be between 16 to 18 years old.
• Gender: Male.
• Skills: Basketball playing ability (preferred, but not mandatory).
• Availability: Must be available to work on Wednesday, January 24th, and potentially also on Friday, January 26th. Please indicate your availability for both or either of these dates.
• Wardrobe: If you own a basketball uniform, please wear it for the photograph submission.
• Submission: A recent color photograph of yourself, preferably in a basketball uniform.

Compensation:

• Payment details will be provided upon selection.

Casting Call: Models for Chicago Bridal Mart

Job Description:

EFMM is excited to announce a casting call for models to showcase top formal designers at the upcoming Chicago Bridal Mart. This unique opportunity blends showroom and runway modeling, offering a diverse experience tailored to the specific designer you’ll be representing.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Runway Modeling: Grace the runway to present the latest bridal wear collections. You will need to confidently exhibit various wedding dresses, showcasing elegance and style.

2. Showroom Modeling: Engage with attendees in the showroom, displaying bridal attire in a more intimate setting. This may involve interacting with potential buyers and representing designers’ collections.

3. Preparation and Punctuality: Ensure timely arrival for makeup, hair styling, and outfit fittings as required by the designers.

4. Designer Representation: Professionally represent the designers’ brands, adhering to their specific guidelines and presentation styles.

Requirements:

• Height: Must be between 5’6” and 5’11”.
• Availability: Must be available to work from 9AM to 6PM on all days of the event (March 17-19, 2024).
• Professionalism: Prior experience in runway or showroom modeling is preferred. Must be able to take direction well and adapt to varying styles of presentation.
• Travel: Must be ready to travel to the venue. Accommodation will be provided if you live 45 miles or more from the venue.

Compensation:

• Pay Rate: $200 – $300 per day, based on experience and the designer you are booked with.

Casting Call: Male Teen Basketball Players for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description: We are excited to announce a casting opportunity for male teen basketball players to be featured in the upcoming episode of the popular television show “Chicago Fire.” This unique opportunity is open to individuals aged between 16/17 to 18 years old.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Participate in a practice scrimmage scene.
2. Appear in a scene standing on the court surrounding a player.
3. Act in another scene at a different location (not on a basketball court).
4. Attend a mandatory wardrobe fitting at our Cinespace Studio, which will take approximately two hours.

Requirements:

• Must be a male teen, aged between 16/17 to 18 years old.
• Should have a varsity basketball player profile or experience.
• Availability to work on all filming dates (TBD, approximately a week and a half from now).
• Ability to attend the wardrobe fitting at Cinespace Studio.
• A recent color photograph in basketball uniform (if available) must be submitted for consideration.
• Open to real basketball teams and individual players.
• Must be comfortable with minimal basketball playing during the scenes.

Compensation Details:

• These are non-speaking extra roles.
• Compensation will be discussed with selected candidates.

Casting Call: Neighborhood Extras

Job Description:

We are currently seeking individuals of all ethnicities, both male and female, aged between 20 and 60, to play the roles of neighbors in an upcoming filming project. The shoot is scheduled for Friday, January 19th. It will commence in the late morning or early afternoon and is expected to continue until approximately 2 AM the following morning. This role is perfect for those who enjoy being part of a diverse and dynamic filming environment.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Portraying a neighbor character in various background scenes.
2. Following the directions of the film director and crew.
3. Maintaining a professional demeanor on set at all times.
4. Being available for the entire duration of the shoot (late morning/early afternoon to about 2 AM).
5. Interacting with other cast members as required by the script.

Requirements:

1. Ages 20 to 60, open to all genders and ethnicities.
2. Must not have worked on any film set in the past three weeks.
3. Ability to follow directions and adapt to changing scenarios during filming.
4. Reliable transportation to and from the set location.
5. Flexibility to stay for the entire duration of the shoot.
6. Previous acting experience is a plus, but not mandatory.

Compensation:

• Competitive pay rate (specific details will be provided upon application).

Contract 3 months with extensions

Pay $48-51hr

Remote contract

Senior Art Director – B2B Marketing

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Art Director to join our dynamic internal creative team. As the Senior Art Director for B2B Marketing, you will play a pivotal role in crafting and executing visually compelling designs that effectively communicate to our B2B partners.

Responsibilities

• Design Leadership: Lead the conceptualization, design, and execution of visual assets for various B2B marketing materials, including but not limited to PowerPoint templates, email templates, website visuals, brochures, one-pagers, sales collateral toolkit for banking partners & reseller partners, as well as trade shows/event collateral & booth design.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, and product teams, to understand their needs and translate them into impactful visual designs that align with brand guidelines and objectives.
• Template Design Expertise: Develop and enhance visually engaging PowerPoint templates and email templates that streamline communication and support marketing and sales efforts.
• Web Visual Design: Create visually stunning and user-centric designs for website elements, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience.
• Print Collateral: Design compelling brochures, one-pagers, and other print materials that effectively communicate complex information in a visually appealing manner.
• Brand Adherence: Ensure all designs maintain brand consistency and adhere to established brand guidelines across all touchpoints.

Requirements

• Experience: 8+ years experience in advertising and graphic design, with a focus on B2B marketing materials and a portfolio showing relevant expertise, including PowerPoint design, email design, and brochure development.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and a strong understanding of web design principles. Knowledge of Salesforce and HubSpot is a plus.
• Creativity and Innovation: Demonstrated ability to think creatively, innovate, and push the boundaries of traditional design while maintaining a strong grasp of business objectives.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate and present design concepts effectively.
• Team Player: Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, with a strong sense of teamwork and the ability to thrive in a fast- paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and a passion for delivering high-quality, pixel-perfect designs.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt quickly to evolving priorities and requirements while managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Full Benefits offered for this CONTRACT position

Calabria Group dba Dynamic Staffing Inc

Our client is a growing collection agency looking to fill multiple positions for experienced Legal Collection Managers and Commercial Collection Managers. Position can be on site, hybrid or remote.

Please do not apply if you don’t have management experience at a 3rd party collection agency or a collection law firm.

This is an excellent growth opportunity providing good work/life balance for a motivated Legal or Commercial Collection Manager. Competitive base salary plus bonus plan. Medical benefits. Good technology, stable and well capitalized company with solid client list.

Responsibilities:

• Coach collectors regarding collections policies and procedures.
• Assist collectors with difficult calls.
• Ensure compliance with FDCPA, TCPA, FCRA and other government regulations and company policies.
• Monitor performance metrics.
• Provide leadership in quality and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist in hiring and training.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2-3 years recent experience as a legal collection manager or 3rd party collection supervisor or collection manager at a collection agency or law firm.
• Hands-on with ability to mentor new hires and existing collections staff.
• Strong on collection strategy and tactics.
• Able to manage portfolios to hit targeted liquidation rates.
• Analytic abilities including working knowledge of Excel.

All replies strictly confidential.

Apply today for rapid consideration.

Executive Alliance

Art Director

About WNDR

WNDR Museum is an interactive experience: a multi-sensory showcase of art and technology. Our message is simple: We are all artists. And as artists, our visitors are more than passive onlookers. Whatever they do in our museum, IS art.

WNDR is a collective of thinkers, artists, poets and designers, working at the intersection of art and technology. The expansive programs put forth as a collective hub includes our museums, creative studio, and bold collaborations. At WNDR, you’ll have the opportunity to work directly with hands-on leaders and mission-driven individuals everyday.

About the role

This is a full time, on-site role for an Art Director for WNDR Global (headquartered out of Chicago, IL).

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience working as an Art Director or Designer in a similar creative role with a track record of success in developing and executing brand campaigns
• Exceptional portfolio showcasing strong conceptual skills and a range of design styles across various projects and mediums.
• Proficiency in design software/tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) or other relevant programs.
• Video editing skills are a plus
• Strong understanding of branding, typography, color theory, and layout design.
• Excellent leadership and project management skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Creative thinker with a keen eye for detail and a passion for innovation and storytelling through visuals.
• Understanding of the art and entertainment industry, with knowledge of relevant trends, artists, and events

What a typical week might look like

• Use your creativity to impart a little WNDR on the world.
• Be part of the Marketing team.
• Collaborate closely with marketing leadership to define and evolve the WNDR brand, ensuring alignment with WNDR’s mission, values, and audience expectations.
• Develop and maintain a consistent and compelling visual identity across all touchpoints, including exhibitions, marketing materials, online platforms, and merchandise, to reinforce the WNDR brand presence.
• Lead the design and implementation of brand guidelines, visual systems, and design templates to ensure brand consistency.
• Own the concepting and creation of captivating visual content, including content for social media, graphics, digital media, promotional materials, museum signage, and more
• Ideate and create world class advertising campaigns and executions
• Leverage visual storytelling and design to enhance brand awareness, engagement, and audience reach.
• Monitor industry trends, regional and cultural nuances, and audience feedback to adapt and refine the WNDR brand strategy accordingly.
• Produce world class marketing that you are proud of.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

We’re excited to hear from you.

At WNDR, we are passionate about finding people to continuously help us grow our organization. We encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn’t match every detail of the job description. If we don’t see something that immediately fits, we will keep your resume on file for future opportunities.

WNDR Museum warmly welcomes people of all ages, identities, ethnicities, beliefs, religions, and backgrounds to join our team. WNDR is an equal opportunity employer, fully committed to achieving an inclusive and diverse workplace and we strongly encourage nontraditional candidates to apply. We hold ourselves to our commitment and continuously strive to attract, engage, and grow with our talented team.

WNDR Museum

The Chicago Sun-Times is the hardest-working paper in America, covering the stories and issues that matter most to Chicagoans with depth, integrity, and grit. The newsroom has earned eight Pulitzer Prizes for its hard-hitting investigative reporting, in-depth political coverage, insightful sports analysis, entertainment reviews, and cultural commentary. An industry-leading innovator in local news, it has been recognized nationally for expanding digital and multimedia reporting platforms alongside its indomitable newspaper, the oldest continuously published daily in the city.

In January 2022, the Sun-Times merged with public radio station WBEZ with a shared mission to strengthen local journalism in Chicago. Under the banner of Chicago Public Media, Chicago Sun-Times Media, Inc. (CSTM) is now part of one of the largest nonprofit news organizations in the nation. This merger reinforces our commitment to serving Chicagoans with the news that matters most -– fact-based, unbiased journalism deeply connected to Chicago communities.

An Opportunity to Make an Impact:

We seek an innovative leader who can lead the visual direction of the Chicago Sun-Times’ editorial products. This a unique opportunity to lead an influential local news outlet in an innovative, exciting market at a time when the Sun-Times has joined Chicago Public Media, become a nonprofit, and adopted a membership model without a paywall.

We want our visual identity to reflect our new direction and showcase the work of our fantastic team of photographers, designers, and more. The ideal candidate will work with key stakeholders across the newsroom to evaluate, set and deliver our visual aesthetic and style across all our editorial platforms.

Core Duties:

• Set the strategy, goals, and objectives for our visual work, working with the Executive Editor and other stakeholders in the newsroom.
• Manage the visuals team and freelancers to create impactful visual journalism – photos, illustrations, interactives, and video – and meet newsroom goals.
• Create an effective and efficient workflow and processes to ensure our visual work is aligned with our editorial strategy and as impactful as possible.
• Grow collaboration and communication across the newsroom and with internal and external partners within Chicago Public Media.
• Elevate visual storytelling across the newsroom and website, newspaper, wire, social media, newsletters, and everywhere else our editorial brand is reflected.
• Help train the newsroom on visual best practices, image selection, visual tools, and other skills needed to enhance our visual storytelling and appearance.
• Liaise and collaborate with cross-functional teams across the Sun-Times and Chicago Public Media, including marketing, circulation, product, digital and revenue teams.
• As part of the editorial leadership team, help improve CST’s audience relationships, workplace culture, editorial excellence, and impact.
• Promote diversity, inclusion, and equity.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related training.
• At least five years of newsroom experience, including people-management experience.
• Strong visual skills, including experience creating a visual identity.
• Strategic thinker and an excellent planner with solid project management and communication skills.
• Ability to react quickly in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a union environment.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement savings, an FSA, and commuter benefits plans.
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative team culture.
• A flexible work schedule.
• Opportunity to be part of an iconic brand and help build the future of local news.

The information contained in this job description is not intended to create any contractual or other legal commitment. CSTM may change the content or format of this job at any time at its sole and exclusive discretion without notice. This role does not offer sponsorship employment benefits.

CSTM does not discriminate in its employment decisions based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, citizenship or national origin, veteran status, or on any other basis which would violate any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Chicago Sun-Times

Casting Call: Female Prisoners, Guards, and Visitors

Job Details: We are currently seeking talented individuals to portray female prisoners, guards, and visitors in an upcoming production. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of a dynamic and exciting project.

Roles:

• Female Prisoners: Ages 20s to 50s, any ethnicity.
• Guards: Ages 20s to 50s, any ethnicity, with an authoritative demeanor.
• Visitors: Ages 20s to 50s, any ethnicity, varying emotional expressions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in costume fittings and makeup sessions.
• Follow direction from the director and crew.
• Be available for the entire shooting day.
• Portray the assigned character authentically and consistently.

Requirements:

• Must be available on Friday, Jan. 12th.
• Ages 20s to 50s, open to all ethnicities.
• Previous acting experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Must not have worked on similar projects in the past two weeks.
• Ability to follow directions and adapt to changes on set.
• Comfortable with wearing costumes and makeup as per the role requirements.

Compensation:

• Competitive pay rates