Toronto Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Creating Communities Beyond the Home

We are one of North America’s largest private homebuilders, with locations in Ontario, Texas, Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee. Our vision is to continue to grow, innovate and Create Experiences That Matter for our homeowners and each member of our team.

There is no set path at Empire; we offer you the opportunity to build your career in ways you never imagined. Your experiences at Empire will take you where you want to grow.

Be a Part of Creating People Experience – our People & Culture team is hiring a Coordinator!

The People & Culture Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day administration support and coordination of People & Culture programs, services, projects, and operational excellence. You will provide exceptional customer service to our team members, employees, and assist with any queries in a timely manner.

What You Will Do:

• Work closely with the Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers on entry level and coop recruitment position which includes but not limited to recruitment intake, creating job requisitions, sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates, presenting offer letters, and completing background checks through third-party company.
• Process all onboarding and off-boarding activities for non-union and union employees which includes but not limited to, new hire announcements, creating onboarding schedules, conducting new hire orientation and complete 30 day follow up and exit interviews, etc.
• Works closely with the Director, People & Culture to deliver and implement programs i.e., performance management, talent reviews, training, succession planning, and compensation planning.
• Participate on the Divisional Joint Health & Safety Committee and provide a safe working environment by ensuring local regulations are upheld for workplace health and safety.

What You Will Bring:

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources Management or similar course of study
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop positive interpersonal relationships and interact with all levels of employees within the organization
• Highly responsible and able to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion
• Aspiration and ability to grow their career in Human Resources and Empire Communities

Why Join Empire?

At Empire, it’s important to have a genuine connection with the work you do. We believe our employees bring meaningful stories and experiences that serve as inspiration to do great work and build communities that matter. As part of your unique experience:

• You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate and develop with some of the most talented People & Culture professionals in the industry
• We have rare offerings including our Employee Home Ownership Program

Learn more about Empire: https://www.empirecommunities.com/ontario/careers-ontario/

Empire Communities

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Art Manager to join our growing team in our Montreal, Canada office.

As an Art Manager you will responsible for the creative team, assignments, hiring, training, documentation, and visual quality of our casino games. You will be one of the central figure of our creative department and oversee the art, animation, and music development effort as a whole and guide the future of all our games. This full-time position requires seamless collaboration with the Creative Director, Product Owners, Lead Game Artists, and the game teams to deliver high quality casino games.

You are an Art Director, a Game Producer, a Lead Game Artist, or a Senior Game Artist looking for a bigger challenge. Developing exciting casino games is your passion. You have a solid track-record of managing creative teams with the successful production of impactful online casino games. You love great slot games and you want to help develop the highest-quality games in the industry.

We Want You! Join our team and let’s make great games together!

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the creative department team of artists, illustrators, animators, and sound engineers
• Manage the creative department daily tasks, assignments, back-logs, sprints, reviews, to make sure the games are delivered on time per our game pipeline schedule
• Use Jira, work logs, and KPI reports to measure the team performance and resource capacity ensuring that team output is always optimal
• Initiate, manage, and conduct recruitment efforts and interviews for the creative department
• Set and share best practices, tools, quality standards, SOP’s, production pipelines, productivity, and workflows within the creative department, and identifying work process improvements
• Follow each game’s development workflow until release, make sure the final game is as good as it can possibly be and fulfil the Game Producer expectations
• Support Marketing and Sales Departments in their efforts to market and sell the games to our customers
• Ability to work under pressure
• Provide feedback to the company’s creative team
• Perform other tasks as required

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years as a Creative Director, Art Director, Art Manager, Technical Artist, or Slot Game Producer
• BA/BS in fine art, illustration, graphic design, or equivalent working experience
• Strong track-record of leading slot game art with the successful production of impactful slot games
• Understanding online casino game art, with focus on optimizing games for all platforms, both regarding file size and performance
• Ability to adapt different art styles in doing characters, backgrounds, and symbols design
• Excellent knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite
• Excellent knowledge of motion design software, such as Spine 2D and After Effects
• Excellent understanding of typography
• Research, play, and study casino games to stay up-to-date with market trends and competition
• Highly organized, experienced in running multiple projects and delivering to tight deadlines
• Experience working with project tracking tools such as JIRA
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership attitude and not afraid to get your hands dirty
• Excellent teamwork skills and ability to adapt

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

• Currently holding a position of Creative Director, Art Director, Art Manager, or Lead Game Artist at an established casino games studio
• Great understanding of casino games and real money gaming compliance, jurisdictions, trends, and regulatory bodies
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and stay abreast of online casino game trends and developments/standards
• Bilingual (French and English) is an asset
• Experience in using Jira and / or other project management tools

• The role will be given for candidates who are able to relocate to Montreal
• Preference will be given for candidates with experience in producing online casino games

PearFiction Studios

POSITION DESCRIPTION

ROLE: CREATIVE DIRECTOR

TEAM: CREATIVE

LOCATION: TORONTO

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Salt XC is an agency driven by the philosophy of Experiential Commerce™. Our unique framework for designing better consumer experiences that earn attention and drive action. We take an integrated approach that connects your consumer’s online and offline experiences through data, media and the memorable moments that drive brand transactions.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We’re looking for a Creative Director to work across a range of leading North American CPG and lifestyle brands, across a fully Integrated service offering.

This role Is Ideal for the kind of creative director who understands great ideas: how to Invent them, how to evaluate them, how to bring them to life, and how to teach others to do the same.

A Creative Director at Salt knows that great Ideas don’t all look the same. The most powerful Ideas don’t always start with scripts, they each come to life in their own way to make memorable moments across content, experiences, brand acts, and in unexpected ways. A creative director at Salt will succeed If they have the confidence to let Ideas come to life in unique ways, and the curiosity to learn new tactics and mediums from the diverse creative team around them.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Creative Development

This role Is about the Ideas, and your ability to translate “big” thinking into clear, powerful presentations that span a range of tactics and mediums.

Storytelling

You craft compelling stories that are easy to understand, and deliver them with confidence. You’re the face of the agency for your portfolio of brands, and take pride in the work you put forward, and how It’s presented.

Creative Leadership

You lead by doing: you don’t just direct the work, you work alongside your team, and sometimes on your own to show others how quality work Is made. You respect others by working proactively. You respect timelines and process so that your strategy, client service, and production partners can work alongside you to make the work stronger.

Team Management & Talent Development

You manage a team of creatives (Jr. Creative, ACD, Designers) to help them put forward great work they’re proud of. You help them break through their creative blocks and help them grow and develop the skills they need to succeed. You take responsibility for their ideas alongside them, ensuring only high quality work gets to your clients. You evaluate and address talent gaps on your team to train, or attract new talent to a fast-growing agency.

Other Responsibilities:

• Manage and supervise multiple projects and teams while meeting deadlines
• Ensure resources are allocated according to project needs
• Direct the design and development of creative materials
• Ensure brand identity and message consistency across channels
• Meet client objectives, values, budgets, and deadlines
• Lead and participate in brainstorming sessions
• Keep up with the latest trends, strategies, and technologies
• Write copy against copy guidelines and brand tone of voice for film, print, digital and social
• Lead teams and ensure strong and non-traditional creative output, while reporting into and partnering with the Executive Creative Director
• Process information supplied by client/strategy/account services and translate into effective creative work
• Present work and develop relationships of value and respect with the client
• Help the agency develop a strong and positive relationship with the advertising community to help recruit top talent

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Big Unconventional Idea Thinking: You go beyond the executional or tactical tasks and come up with innovative campaignable thoughts that work across all media.
• EITHER a proven track record of success in Integrated marketing, OR a track record in traditional advertising or experiential with a portfolio that showcases examples of integrated Ideas (experiential, content, brand acts, social media)
• An established leader with a history of developing talent
• Strong Portfolio: You demonstrate originality, innovation, and a multi-disciplinary thinking through your work. Your portfolio should show examples of work you created, and work you helped lead with others. It should show a range of Ideas that demonstrate strong Ideation, copywriting and art direction.
• Leadership Skills: You demonstrate strong leadership skills and can organize, motivate, and improve the creative output of those around you
• Proactivity: You work ahead of, not right up to deadlines. You are able to prioritize and plan your work to allow others time to contribute, and you are receptive and open to feedback and alternate perspectives.
• Entrepreneurial: You take initiative and proactively come to the table with new ideas to push forward the creative work and develop the client relationship
• Production Savvy: You know how to work within budgetary constraints and have experience working with photographers, directors, and vendors
• You live Salt’s values, and contribute positively to the agency culture.

SALT’S VALUES

• Salt of the Earth: We aspire to be good people. People who are humble, hardworking, honest, and kind to one another. People who are fun to work with, who trust and are respectful of each other.
• Do What’s Right: We don’t believe in taking shortcuts. We believe in doing what is right, not what is easy or expected.
• Earn It: We believe in rolling up our sleeves and not being afraid of hard work. We want to earn the respect of others, the results we deliver and the praise we receive.
• Make things Better: We aspire to leave things better than we found them and are always looking for a better way. Great ideas come from anywhere, they come from being curious, passionate, solutions-oriented people who care deeply about what we do
• Seek Different Perspectives: We believe in embracing difference; the perspective it brings, how it challenges us, how it spurs creativity, and its ability to make us better.

Salt XC is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age or disability.

SALT XC

Company Description

We are Dentsu. We innovate the way brands are built. That means we do things differently so they’re better than before. In this way, we make our clients’ most important marketing assets—their brands—win in a changing world. Dentsu is Innovating the Way Brands Are Built for its clients through its best-in-class expertise and capabilities in Media, CRM, and creative communications services. Dentsu is headquartered in London and operates in 145 countries worldwide with more than 50,000 dedicated specialists.

Job Description

The Digital Investment Coordinator contributes to the coordination of the media buying process and is essential to the day-to-day management of client and business through the MBP process, buy maintenance, and performance. The individual in this role is required to work well in a team-based, fast paced, detail-oriented environment. A successful Digital Investment Coordinator is resourceful and demonstrates the initiative to participate in advanced projects.

• Assists in the development of digital media presentations and tactical POV’s.
• Ensures key information is provided to the media operations and media planning teams throughout the campaign activation and maintenance process.
• Supports strong working relationships with vendors to achieve campaign objectives and fulfil client campaign goals.
• Supports the negotiation process for approved media buy activations – Video, Display, Social, Programmatic, etc.
• Works with Traffic Launch and Campaign Delivery teams to ensure flawless implementation of digital media plan and supports in all digital media tracking troubleshooting.
• Works with creative agency to understand creative assets available and any custom placements
• Conducts research and development of media measurements – Audience, Ratings, Etc.
• Supports the media operations team with client financials: budget reconciliation and budget management.
• Contributes to strategizing ways to improve and optimize campaign performance to meet client KPIs.
• Assists with client reporting commentary that is easy to understand, compelling and persuasive.
• Enters key client information into media buy systems.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary Degree or Diploma in Media, Advertising, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• Strong to advanced level MS Office skills: Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP’s), Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with cross functional teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Aptitude for priority management where it concerns managing multiple deliverables/work streams.
• Ability to organize ideas and present back information logically and sequentially.
• Knowledge of digital media tools is considered a strong asset.

Additional Information

We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds foster a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better business results. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the clients we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to working with our candidates from all ability levels throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Canada.Recruitment@dentsuaegis.com or to begin a conversation about your individual accessibility needs throughout the hiring process.

dentsu Media

Seeking a Variety of Health Conscious Individuals in their 30’s to 50’s for an Omega 3 Supplement Online Testimonial Video in the GTA!

We are looking for people who have a natural, clean, healthy and vibrant look. Open on gender. An array of different vibes, personalities and backgrounds, at various points in their health journey. From some who routinely work out and take supplements to some who are just starting out.

If selected, we’ll be asking you to try our Omega-3 supplement for 30 days and share your honest reactions, so you should be comfortable speaking to the camera (and of course, taking the supplement, too). All supplements will be provided by production.

Ideally, you are not currently taking any type of Omega 3 supplements and you don’t have any allergies to these ingredients: https://naturesageomega3.com/pages/ingredients The name of our supplement brand will be provided to you at a later date closer to the final selection stage.

IF YOU KNOW OF SOMEONE, PLEASE PASS THIS ON.

Compensation If selected:
$2,500.00 per person flat fee. This is for a non-union online testimonial video. *Production will be doing a social media background check on selected Talent, they must be comfortable and agree to do so (This will happen at the booking stage).

Deadline to submit: ASAP or before February 10, 2023 at 5pm. EST. *The earlier you apply the better since we are in a time crunch!

Must be available on these dates in Toronto:
Covid Test: March 28 or 29, 2023
Wardrobe: TBD
Talent starting the program on supplements: February 27 to March 29, 2023. Shoot Dates: March 30 or 31, 2023. (TBD which day)

CASTING MUSLIM CANADIANS!

RECEIVE $850 – $4000+ EACH, FOR ONE DAY OF FILMING.

CASTING MUSLIMS OF ALL AGES, IN THE GREATER TORONTO AREA, WHO HAVE A NON-MUSLIM FRIEND, COLLEAGUE, OR FAMILY MEMBER WHO IS WILLING TO BE INTERVIEWED WITH THEM ABOUT ANTI-MUSLIM HATE FOR A MEANINGFUL ZABIHA HALAL COMMERCIAL!

We are seeking outgoing Muslims of all ages, in the Greater Toronto Area, who are comfortable being interviewed on camera and have a friend, colleague, or family member of any age who is willing to be interviewed with you about anti-Muslim hate.

Do you and your friend, colleague or family member want to end Muslim hate? If so, we want to hear from you!

PLEASE NOTE:

– This is a NON-UNION project. No acting experience is required. However, you and the person you’re applying with should be outgoing and comfortable being interviewed on camera.

– To apply, you MUST both be legally eligible to work in Canada. 

– No transportation or travel costs will be covered. If submitting from outside of the GTA you MUST be available for ALL dates and at your own expense.

– If shortlisted, you MUST be available for an in-person interview with the director on Feb 24th. 

– If selected, you MUST be available for a COVID test on March 6th or 7th (TBC). You will only be required briefly on one day.

– If selected, you MUST be available for filming on March 8th in Toronto

– If booked, you will each receive $100 for a COVID test appointment and $750 for one day of filming. If a second day of filming/PR interview is required, you will receive an additional $600. If your footage is used in the final online commercial you will receive an additional $1,250 for its use, with the option of an additional $1,500 if your image is used on billboards.

IF SHORTLISTED, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED ON OR BEFORE FEB 23RD. 

THANKS FOR APPLYING!

GROUNDGLASS is a premier casting company. We cast people just like you in commercials for brands such as Tim Hortons, Unilever, Johnnie Walker and Hyundai.

Pizza Taste Test Commercial Casting Call

Milo Casting is seeking Pizza loving Sports Fans for a Pizza Taste Test Commercial!   

Looking For:

– Adults of any gender identity, age approx 25-35 yrs of age 

– You are a sports fan (of any sport) and LOVE to eat pizza and want to try a new product! 

– Previous on set experience not necessary, simply looking for Real Pizza Loving Sports Fans!

Details & Submission Information 

Those chosen for this campaign will be paid $1500 -$2000 to be featured! 

If interested, you must submit in order to be considered for this project. 

For more than two decades, Telestream has been at the forefront of innovation in the digital video industry, pioneering file-based video transcoding and high-quality media exchange over IP networks. Telestream provides world-class live and on-demand digital video tools and workflow solutions that allow businesses and consumers to transform video on the desktop and across the enterprise. Many of the world’s most demanding media and entertainment companies such as CBS, BBC, CNN, FOX, CBC, Comcast, Direct TV, Time Warner, MTV, Discovery and Lifetime, as well as a growing number of users in a broad range of business environments, rely on Telestream products to streamline operations, reach broader audiences, and generate more revenue from their media. If you’re looking for an industry leader in the high growth area of video, Telestream is for you.

Inside Sales/ Account Manager – Canada

Responsibilities:

• Prospect qualified leads, existing clients, and targeted prospects
• Develop lasting and productive relationships with our channel partners, customers and prospects through frequent communications via phone and web conferencing platforms, using e-mail as a secondary form of contact.
• Create and implement a territory plan to ensure there are an adequate number of trained resellers to cover the assigned geography
• Work diligently to grow the sales opportunity pipeline to acceptable levels as defined by management
• Provide prompt and timely pre-sales support to the Regional Sales team by sending and reviewing qualified leads via phone and email with them.
• Become a Telestream product expert and evangelist.
• Regularly meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales quotas determined by management
• Determine if there is an opportunity to increase customer satisfaction by suggesting added software functionality whenever appropriate.
• Create accurate, complete quotes and deliver them to the customer promptly.
• Directly close business when appropriate using suggestive selling techniques and methodology.
• Develop strategic relationships within and outside our current market segments.
• Lead Management and reporting using Salesforce customer retention management.
• Accurate and timely input to Salesforce.com by daily entry and updating of customer opportunity information
• Manage assigned lead queue.
• Confirm customer purchase orders by verifying pricing and part number accuracy.
• Participating in social networking to help drive market awareness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or an acceptable combination of education and work experience
• Sales experience with exceptional phone skills and a positive attitude.
• Technical understanding of Telestream’s product line.
• Experience in the broadcast/video technology /digital media industry.
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Advanced understanding of Mac OSx and Windows Operating Systems.
• Ability to set priorities and/or ask for assistance in setting priorities if needed.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to complete multiple tasks and projects within deadlines
• Ability to travel as required (tradeshows, training)

Telestream

Company Description

Canada Goose isn’t like anything else. We’ve built something great, something special – an iconic lifestyle brand with an inspirational and authentic story. At the heart of it is our promise to inspire and enable all people to thrive in the world outside. To Live in the Open. At Canada Goose, you’re part of a movement that belongs to something bigger. One that seeks out the restorative power of nature and is driven by a purpose to keep the planet cold and the people on it warm. We endure any condition, observe every detail, and are building a community that believes in living bravely and coming together to support game-changing people.

Here, opportunities are everywhere – to try something new, to learn, to do meaningful and impactful work, and they’re yours for the taking.

Job Description

The Assistant Designer will support the Design Manager/Senior Designer in executing all aspects of product design. Working closely with the design team, the Assistant Designer will partner on a continuous basis to enhance premium product, the consumer experience and the Canada Goose brand. The Assistant Designer will collaborate cross-departmentally to aid and build a strong seasonal assortment that relates to Canada Goose. Adhering to the Canada Goose core values, the Assistant Designer will be innovative, passionate, relentless, and entrepreneurial. Exceptional project and time management skills are a must, paired with the ability to engage the existing core audience while seeking new ways to build and evolve the premium global brand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the Design Manager/Senior Designer to observe and own seasonal calendar, as it relates to the company calendar
• Research and provide a creative point of view to assist in creation of seasonal line
• Assist Design Team to remain the constant voice of product continuity throughout the design process, ensuring that the product details are consistent in the designated category
• Create technical packs and update as required for all styles determined
• Support the colour process in coordinating the lab dip process for all new and existing materials
• Assist Design Team to create seasonal fabric and trims briefs
• Assist Design Team to create seasonal product tech packs
• Support the Design Team to create and organize presentation assets for the Product Creation Go to Market (PCGTM) process
• Maintain notes from all fittings and gates
• Global travel for research / concept and product development
• Office & Manufacturing environment/ WFH hybrid
• Offsite travel may be required
• All other duties as assigned

Experience, Education and Designations:

• BA hons Degree or above in Fashion Design
• 0-2 years applicable working Design experience within an Apparel Design role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer Skill; included proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign) is essential
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative to achieve departmental and corporate objectives
• Proficient knowledge of apparel product construction
• Excellent presentation skills of both design and final presentation
• Proficient in technical apparel sketching (CAD)
• Prior experience with Product Line Management (PLM) preferred
• Anticipates market needs and how to prepare for them
• Has a critical eye on the market, runway and current trends
• Brings newness to the design process through exploratory thinking and executing
• Demonstrates creative ability that exceeds market expectations

Additional Information

We believe in the power of inclusion and that our best work happens when people bring their authentic selves to work and are welcomed for exactly who they are. We embrace diversity in all its forms and definition and strive to remove barriers to create an inclusive culture and equitable workplace where everyone can live authentically, every day and in every situation.

Canada Goose is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

There are multiple ways to interview with us! If you require any interview accommodation for your interview, please e-mail us at HR@canadagoose.com.
Canada Goose

Position: Production Artist (+QA)

Location: Fully Remote

Starts: January 2023

Duration: 6+ months

Status: Freelance

Rate: Up to $40 per hour

Our client is looking for a Production Artist who has experience QA’ing print proofs for all sorts of printed assets. Starting in December for 6+ months, full time hours per week – with likely extension for the right candidate.

What you’ll be doing as the Packaging QA Specialist / Production Artist in this role:

• Proofing and QAing files – ensuring consistency, colours, settings etc.
• Using your eye for design and typography to resize and reformat creative into numerous variations for print, digital and social executions.
• Multitasking! Working on a variety of different brands and project.
• Working on multiple SKUs.

Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years as a Production Artist or similar title responsible for proofing print files ensuring colour, crops, bleeds, etc are all per original design.
• Strong knowledge of print production for Packaging
• Excellent layout and typography skills.
• Keen attention to detail and an ability to build clean, technical files ready for production.

If this sounds like you, please send along your portfolio and resume – we are eager to tell you more about the role.

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Submit resume (and samples if applicable) to: Gillian.Singerman@jobalert.creativecircle.com

Creative Circle ULC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, record of offences and/or any other ground protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation in the application process on the basis of a disability or any other ground protected by applicable law, please contact a member of our Human Resources team at HumanResources@creativecircle.com or your Creative Circle Recruiter to make arrangements.

Creative Circle