San Francisco Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

NOW CASTING:  LA Female Entrepreneurs

Serena G is taking submissions for a show seeking:

• Background Men who can portray Middle Eastern who have a long/big grey lighter brown beard, ages 60’s-90’s.

DATES: 

Possible Fitting: Tuesday, May 16th 

Possible Work: Tuesday, May 23th

Location: LA Area

Union Rate: $187/8 Work Hours, $46.75/2 For Fitting

NON-UNION Rate; $132/8 Work hours, $33/2 for fitting

UNION AND NON-SUBMISSIONS

Must be registered with Central Casting

NOW CASTING: “JEUVEAU” COMMERCIAL (PRINCIPAL ROLES)

Project type: COMMERCIAL

Union Status: Non-Union

Rate: $1,000/ shoot day + 20% (3-4 shoot days)

Shoot dates: July 10, July 12, Aug 9 & Nov 7 in LA

• Must be local to LA & available for all shoot dates

Product: Similar to Botox for frown lines. Talent must be comfortable receiving application of this product and can not have been injected with a neurotoxin (Botox, Xeomin, Dysport) in last 4-6 months

Roles:

• Men and women with Vitiglo condition, ages 25-45, any ethnicity [edgy, cool, artistic, contemporary look]
• Non-Binary Person, ages 25-45, any ethnicity[edgy, interesting look]
• Muslim men and women, ages 225-45, Middle Eastern [all types]

SCOUTING  – LOS ANGELES ACTORS for representation

– Any gender
– Any ethnicity
– Age between 18 – 50
– Must be non-union
– Must have on-camera speaking roles
– Experience in Acting
– Must have training in Acting

Adventures by Disney Commercial Casting

We’re seeking:

• Real adventurous families and couples nationwide to go on a weeklong adventure in South Africa for an Adventures by Disney commercial. Experience wildlife, awe-inspiring nature, and the amazing people and cultures of South Africa. 

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR: 

• FAMILY 1:
  • 2 Kids (ages 11-16)
  • 2 Parents 
• FAMILY 2:
  • 2 Kids (ages 8-16)
  • 2 Parents
  • 2 Grandparents 
• COUPLE:
  • ages 40-55
  • same sex couples 

WHEN: 

Zoom callback: May 23

Filming: Third week of August. Exact Dates TBD. Participants should expect to be in South Africa for 10 days with 6 days of filming. Total 12-14 days commitment (this includes international travel time)  

WHERE: South Africa (see Adeventures by Disney’s current travel offerings to get a sense of what to expect) 

COMPENSATION: 

• $2500 per person (+20% agent’s commission) 
• $110 per person daily stipend for in-country days (10 days) 

USAGE: Non-Union shoot. Usage TBD. 

MUST:

• Be real families or couples 
• Adventurous with travel experience 
• Have active passports
• Not afraid of animals 
• Be in active health 

Adventures by Disney is a subsidiary of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products’s Signature Experiences division that provides group-guided family vacations to various domestic and international destinations. 

We are looking nationwide for:

• REAL INVISALIGN PATIENTS whose lives have been transformed by their NEW SMILES!

We’re not just looking for people with flawless smiles. We are searching for individuals from all walks of life who are REAL INVISALIGN PATIENTS and reached a significant milestone with the help of their newfound confidence and smile.

All participants must have completed their invisalign treatment within the past two years or must currently be in treatment.

All participants must live & be able to legally work in the united states. No exceptions.

This project shoots in Los Angeles, CA.

Non-California residents will be flown to LA to film if selected.

Examples of real stories we’re open but not limited to:

• – Someone who lived with a speech impediment prior to their Invisalign treatment and now has the confidence to speak up, maybe even in public
• – A couple who fixed their smile together before their wedding day
• – A parent who fixed their teeth at the same time as their teenage son or daughter
• – a Content Creator who elevated their online presence after finding the confidence to smile on-camera
• – Someone who wanted to fix their smile before returning to the office post-pandemic
• – Someone who was self-conscious about turning on their camera for virtual work meetings
• – An entrepreneur who reinvented themselves thanks to the confidence their new smile gifted them
• – A teacher or public speaker who got a significant confidence boost now that they are no longer worried about their smile when commanding a room
• – Someone who gained the confidence to go on dating apps after changing their smile
• – Someone who met their now-significant-other shortly after completing their Invisalign treatment
• – Someone who is in the middle of their Invisalign treatment and is already seeing and feeling the rewards of their changing smile

COMPENSATION:

FOR NON-UNION, ON-CAMERA PRINCIPALS

SESSION: $500.00 + 20% agent fee (if applicable) per shoot day. One-time fee covers all services and/or roles performed during the 10 hr. work day (excluding up to 1 hr. meal break). Overtime, if any will be paid @ $75.00 + 20% per hr. or fraction thereof after the initial 10 hrs.

WARDROBE FITTING: $75.00 + 20% agent fee (if applicable) covers all wardrobe fitting time for shoot

TRAVEL: $250.00 + 20% agent fee (if applicable) per travel day, if needed.

BUYOUT: $3,500.00 + 20% agent fee (if applicable) – Fee covers use of unlimited creative in all forms, of moving media, including, broadcast, digital, screen-grabs, behind-the-scenes, Industrial, worldwide, one year from the first public use date. Fee payable within 30 days from the first public use of any creative and provided the talent is fully recognizable in the final creative and if any such creative is used.

USAGE RENEWAL OPTIONS: 2x additional (1 year) renewals with 10% increase from the previous terms usage buyout. Usage renewal fee payable within 30 days from the start of the renewal term.

Onward Search is partnering with a clinical skincare brand to find a Creative Director/CD to join their team.

This is a 3 month contract role with potential to extend. This is an onsite position ONLY! Candidate must be willing to work onsite, in an office in Santa Fe Springs, CA.

After 3 months a hybrid schedule may be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing and directing the creation of art, photo/video, copy, and layout for creative projects.
• Scouting, contracting and finalizing outsourced creative projects or collaterals.
• Supervising the creation and update of all packaging labels and containers.
• Ensure adherence to brand guidelines in all creative deliverables.
• Implementing policies and standards that reinforce the organization’s branding strategy and quality goals.
• Managing the the creative team and partners that may include graphic designers, videographers, copywriters, partners and vendors.
• Evaluates and adopts the most effective tools and techniques for communication and advertising initiatives across all media.
• Leads the development of creative briefs and utilizes design methodologies that meet the business objectives and timelines of the organization and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Portfolio showing Skincare, Cosmetic or Beauty campaigns and design work
• Have in-depth knowledge of brand development and multichannel marketing models in the Skincare/Beauty industry.
• 6-8 years of creative experience.
• Minimum 1 year supervisory/management experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or B2B-driven marketing.
• Experience in the skincare or beauty industry strongly preferred.
• A solid understanding of design, copy, and editorial practices
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Brilliant interpersonal and communication skills that will encourage, strengthen and develop a strong creative team while still satisfying the needs of the executive team.
• Must be a creative thinker and strategic planner.
• Must be proficient at setting realistic deadlines and remain flexible when priorities change.
• Ability to ideate and execute on effective creative deliverables while ensuring constant adherence to brand guidelines.
• Bachelor’s degree in art, graphic design, marketing, or equivalent professional experience required.

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

Onward Search

In 2010, we started making sun care products to protect ourselves, our families and our friends from the damaging rays of the sun. Since then, we’ve grown and expanded into hair care and lip care products, and even launched Baby Bum, our rad plant-based baby skin care line. Along the way, we’ve been building an amazing, like-minded global community of friends that encourage us and help us be better. Today, we are looking for a few more talented and passionate people to join our crew – not for the money or the awesome location to live and work, but for the opportunity to change the world a little with us.

Summary

We are looking for an Art Director with a witty, quirky, funny, and a little edgy personality that can reflect the simple, free of concern, and socially conscious voice of the irreverent and iconic Sun Bum brand. And in doing so will help us take Sun Bum to the next level of global brand awareness and market disruption.

The Art Director will be responsible for leading the development of campaigns both large and small for digital and traditional platforms. These include but are not limited to motion, photography, animation, and print. Our ideal candidate will be able to create original work across a variety of mediums with exceptional skills in visual storytelling.

The person in this role will be responsible for delivering original design concepts while also maintaining the creative integrity and brand continuity of Sun Bum. They will collaborate closely with other members of the creative, brand, and social teams. They should be able to thoughtfully present their decision-making and also apply the direction given by team leaders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Passionate about creating skillfully crafted ideas across the web, mobile apps, social media, and traditional platforms.
• Ability to create pitch decks to communicate ideas that excite and sell to marketing and partner teams.
• Strong experience across a range of mediums including digital, social, integrated, and traditional.
• Concept and produce brand and product visual communications delivering final executions on deadline.
• Strong verbal and written skills, and the ability to present new ideas or seasonal concepts to small and large groups.
• Skillfully leads and maintains relationships with external partners including animators, filmers, artists, photographers, and producers ensuring content is on brand.
• Responsible for maintaining global brand consistency across all visual communications.
• Demonstrates expert-level knowledge of current trends in color, technology, communications, art, and other cultural design influences.
• Have knowledge and passion for film, photography, design, animation, logo design, illustration, typography, color theory, and web design.
• Ability to build and edit files using Adobe programs including Premier, After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator
• Perform high-level oversight on certain specified projects by providing day-to-day feedback for designers in coordination with the Creative Director and VP of Marketing.
• Guide the team towards appropriate solutions based on the overarching creative vision (and business objectives).
• Mentor and inspire less experienced members of the team. Work actively with them to help them grow and develop their skills.
• Passion for surf/ skate culture and beach lifestyle
• Experience with agency process
• Perform research for projects in various aspects
• Provide support as workflow dictates and is assigned

Required Skills / Experience / Competencies

• 7-10 years of relevant experience in graphic design and art direction
• Possess a strong graphic design background, including having an excellent understanding of color theory, light logic, typography, iconography, layout, fundamentals, and composition
• Extensive proficiency with Mac OS
• Extensive proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Premier, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• Must have an understanding of working with brands and branding strategies
• Must work well within a fast-paced environment and keep your cool while juggling multiple projects
• Ability to work within the provided structure and handle direction with attention to production schedules
• Must have great verbal communication skills, a positive attitude, and be an overall team player
• Other duties as reasonably directed
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

$140,000-$160,000 is the salary range for this position. It represents a portion of the overall package, and there is flexibility based on the candidate’s qualifications.

Sun Bum

Are you a seasoned Art Director with a passion for creating and executing innovative ideas across a variety of mediums? Do you have experience leading and coaching teams in a fast-paced environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are seeking a creative problem solver to join our in-house team in Los Angeles, CA. As our Art Director, you will be the right hand to our CBO/Creative Director, overseeing a full 360, in-house design and production team of 9. With weekly production supervision of assets in Hong Kong and China, you will play a critical role in driving the creative vision for our brand.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of brand projects and touchpoints, including video, photo, social and influencer campaigns, marketing and promotional materials, email, print, branding and logo design, packaging, media and PR programs, and whatever comes next. You will work closely with our Brand Marketing, Global Marketing, Product Development, Ecommerce, and Social Media teams to ensure creative consistency and alignment with our business objectives.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• At least 7-10 years of experience in a managerial role for design teams at a hypergrowth consumer startup or top tier CPG company.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be comfortable presenting and selling-in creative ideas to both internal and external stakeholders.
• You should also have awesome design chops with Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, and an ability to evaluate future tools for team productivity.

If you’re a seasoned Art Director with a strong portfolio that demonstrates your ability to come up with modern, playful, original ideas and innovative approaches across channels, along with the visual skills and attention to detail to execute superbly in a variety of mediums, we want to hear from you! Join our scrappy team and help us bring our ideas to life.

Aquent Talent

At MY.GAMES, we are committed to creating massive projects that inspire our employees, build audiences, and engage and entertain our players every day. Through our hard work and dedication, we aspire to make everyone feel united in a single passion for gaming. We bring together diverse groups of people who share our passion for games, and who love to create, support, and play them. We value and implement input from across our company and communities and believe that together, we can achieve greatness.

About the job:

• Build and develop long term and quality relationships with game developers and publishers from PC and console gaming space as well as other key ecosystem players to build and source strategic partnership opportunities
• Identify new strategic partnership opportunities within the games vertical
• Develop commercial KPIs and metrics against initiatives
• Structure, negotiate and close partnerships in order to meet or exceed objectives
• Establish and nurture relationships with key partners at every level and horizontally within game development and publishing organizations
• Work with various divisions inside the company to gain support for key initiatives and deals

About you:

• Deep knowledge of the video game ecosystem and executive contacts at the key players
• Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding objectives
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders throughout the organization
• Ability to lead and influence without explicit authority

What we offer:

• Work remotely from all around the world
• Collaborative working atmosphere in an internal game dev community that unites more than 40 in-house and partner studios
• A strong team of specialists across different areas — access unique expertise and professional knowledge
• Possibility to experiment and work on interesting tasks with ambitious goals — we have all resources to implement new ideas
• Create great games and win the hearts of players
• Push the boundaries of the game industry and lead the way forward

MY.GAMES