Toronto Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Senior Producer Games

Position

We are looking for a Senior Producer to join our mighty production team! As producers we help our studio drive vision and ideas from conception into reality. We pride ourselves on facilitating a collaborative and agile environment.

About you:

●    You are passionate about games and the game development process

●    You are comfortable working with international teams

●    Are an expert working in different agile methodologies

●    Are comfortable navigating an existing studio process and helping to iterate on it

●    Have experience helping a new team build a strong foundation that allows them to thrive

●    Value collaboration and team culture as much as effective process

●    Can both recognize problems and know how to find the root cause

●    You like working in a fast paced, high energy environment with a high amount of dependencies between teams

●    You are adaptive and believe processes should evolve and change to fit the needs of the team

●    You pride yourself on your communication skills

●    Tools like jira/confluence/airtable/google suite feel like a second home

●    You believe in iteration

●    You are a lifelong learner and also love sharing knowledge

What you’ll do:

●    Facilitate effective team meetings: stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews and retrospectives

●    Create a team environment where everyone feels comfortable having a voice

●    Creatively solve problems across disciplines

●    Define and maintain complex work pipelines

●    Build strong communication bridges between teams

●    Uncover and remove team impediments that prevent our teams from achieving their shared goal

●    Manage product scope and control scope creep during the development sprints

●    Work with the project team to provide estimates

●    Continuously work with teams to help improve/maintain velocity

●    Identify, manage and mitigate project and team risks

●    Coach and train studio team members on agile tools and practices in an Agile game development environment

●    Roadmap and resource planning

GSN Games

Soho VFX, a leading visual effects studio located in Toronto, is currently seeking experienced VFX Coordinators to join our growing team. We have many exciting projects in the works and we offer a great working environment and team of artists to collaborate with.

Duties & Responsibilities:

·      Assisting VFX Production Managers and VFX Supervisors

·      Track shot progress and maintain organized and clear notes from shot reviews and meetings

·      Coordinate and track all deliveries, including uploads and downloads, as well as all physical shipping and receiving

·      Keep track of shot reviews, meetings for a project and keep the team well informed of any changes

Qualifications:

·      Must be proactive, detail-oriented and highly organized

·      Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

·      Must have good understanding of the postproduction process, as well as a clear understanding of all aspects of visual effects and production.

·      Must be a team player and have a friendly and positive attitude

If you think you would be a good fit for this position please email your resume, cover letter and link to your demo reel to jobs@sohovfx.com. Please indicate “VFX Coordinator” in the subject of the email.

We appreciate all who apply but due to the volume of applicants only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  

Soho VFX

We are seeking a digitally savvy, experienced marketing mind to develop and execute our influencer marketing strategies and creative campaigns. You will be working with the Marketing and Product Teams to develop strategy and events that represent Nourish’s brand DNA.  

The Influencer and Community Specialist will be responsible for influencers and media outreach, manage blogger, influencer campaigns and related events as well as develop and maintain relationships with established and emerging influencers across social and digital platforms.

Responsibilities and Objectives of this role

• Develop and execute influencer marketing strategies and creative campaigns
• Develop content ideas and prepare campaign briefs
• Research relevant industry experts, competitors, target audience and users
• Brainstorm new, creative approaches to influencer campaigns
• Keep abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and influencers
• Liaising with the marketing team to create and coordinate marketing strategies that work across different channels
• Build and maintain relationships with of local community – businesses, organizations, institutions etc.,
• Work with cross-functional teams to plan, coordinate, and execute community events
• Manage social media content plans and influencer outreach to increase brand awareness
• Work with product and eCommerce teams to support brand, product launches 
• Create and manage Influencers, community and media collaboration calendar and budget 
• Monitor and track influencers and campaigns performance 
• Preparing detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual marketing reports.

Skills and Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience in social media, PR, community, or a related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Great interpersonal skills and ability to work well as part of a team
• Proven track record in outreach campaign strategies
• In depth knowledge of social media marketing industry

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, English, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related writing and presentation software
• Well organized with great time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Networking aptitude

Company Overview: Founded in 2021. Nourish is a one-stop platform for clean beauty and sustainable wellness products from around the globe. Our office is located in Vancouver, B.C. We’re a team of entrepreneurial thinkers, with a relentless drive to get things done, passionate about what we do and the innovative impact we are making.

This is a very exciting time for you to join us as we are going through a rebrand and building a new website, which is a great opportunity for you to be a part of a growing brand. 

Nourish Clean Beauty

Company Description

This role is currently an open call. We are accepting submitted applications and will reach out when active recruitment for role is open. Please expect a delay in outreach as we are currently not actively recruiting for this position

Mikros Animation is a global CGI animation studio located in Paris, Montreal, Los Angeles, Bangalore and London, dedicated to feature films and episodic content. Since its inception, Mikros Animation has always put creativity and CG artistry at the heart of its animation and production activities, allowing our artists to work across a great variety of stories with a high level of stylized craft. So far, Mikros Animation has contributed to ten released feature animations and to numerous high-quality animated series, for the world’s best-known animation studios, either as creative studio, line producer or executive producer. Mikros Animation has also produced more than 250 hours of programming, broadcast by notable channels including Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, TF1, France TV, Gulli, M6, Gloob, and Super RTL. Our animated episodic content airs and streams globally, in over 180 countries.

At Mikros Animation, we believe great animation is about making real connections with real people. By partnering with filmmakers to unite their creative visions, with our industry-leading craftsmanship and artistry, we create characters that connect with audiences on an authentic and emotional level to bring powerful stories to life.

Job Description

In the context of the development of its animation projects, Mikros Animation Paris and Montreal are looking for a Line Producer. The Line Producer is a key member of the production team. He/She manages the production budget, hires and manages key members of the team, while negotiating with the HR, agreements with the artists. He/She works closely with the Directors, Executive Producer, Artistic Director, CG Supervisor and Heads of Department to manage changes in planning and budget along the way. During production, he/she is ultimately responsible for the smooth running of the activities and ensures the respect of deliverables, deadlines and costs. The Line Producer reports to the Head of production of Mikros Animation and directly supervises a team of production managers and coordinators in charge of the manufacturing departments.

• Provide and adapt frequently a detailed project delivery plan to the executive producer and supervisors
• Provide weekly and monthly progress reports on the outstanding amount and the balance to be produced
• Plan studio resources to create an effective approach to CG work
• Build and operate in cooperation with the relevant head of departments a production strategy to guarantee delivery and quality (quota plan / approval charts and reports / …).
• Ensure that the team understands the objectives and delivery dates of the sequences, research and development projects, etc.
• Work closely with supervisors to ensure the work schedule is on track and meet quality standards.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5+ years of experience as project manager in CG Animation or VFX
• Experience as a producer within a production-oriented environment
• Experience in project management with Shotgun software or similar is considered as a great asset
• Good understanding of CG processes
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Experience in team management, negotiation and budget management
• Experience on an animated feature film is a strong asset
• A good knowledge of Excel and project management software are valuable for this position

Additional Information

Please click here to review our privacy notices for job applicants.

If you require assistance applying, please reach out to tcstalent@technicolor.com and we’ll be happy to assist.

TECHNICOLOR IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Technicolor complies and prohibits against discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), mental and/or physical disability or handicap, marital status, sex, age, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, familial status, registered domestic partner status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and any other characteristic or activity protected by federal, state/provincial or local law.
Mikros Animation

NOW CASTING FEMALE VO – VIRTUAL CASINO 

 REMOTE NON UNION PROJECT

• Production states: “It’s an immersive game with cutting-edge visuals and design to transport you to the frontline of VR entertainment”.
• Audition: Talent must have their own professional studio to record audio.
• Recording starts: October 4th – 10th 2022 (TBC)
• Medium and rate: $1000/day – approx 500 words. The script length is three pages. Unlimited usage.
• Tutorial Host: Female Voice-Over / Voice-Only 20 – 40 yrs.

All Ethnicities. Fun and engaging, yet professional. The tutorial host will greet users and walk them through the game.

Job Description

The Digital 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

Company Description

Mikros Animation is a global CGI animation studio located in Paris, Montreal, Los Angeles, Bangalore and London, dedicated to feature films and episodic content. Since its inception, Mikros Animation has always put creativity and CG artistry at the heart of its animation and production activities, allowing our artists to work across a great variety of stories with a high level of stylized craft. So far, Mikros Animation has contributed to ten released feature animations and to numerous high-quality animated series, for the world’s best-known animation studios, either as creative studio, line producer or executive producer. Mikros Animation has also produced more than 250 hours of programming, broadcast by notable channels including Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, TF1, France TV, Gulli, M6, Gloob, and Super RTL. Our animated episodic content airs and streams globally, in over 180 countries.

At Mikros Animation, we believe great animation is about making real connections with real people. By partnering with filmmakers to unite their creative visions, with our industry-leading craftsmanship and artistry, we create characters that connect with audiences on an authentic and emotional level to bring powerful stories to life.

Job Description

• In charge of receiving the client’s material and updating film clips and databases
• Manage the output and send sequences to the client, making sure to include the most recent versions of the artists
• Provide artists with references to camera movements, resynchronization, image size changes or the order of shots
• Manage Avid media and data storage
• Maintain databases of plans and visual effects
• Prepare the dailies as well as the approval sessions with the clients
• Update internal visual effects montages
• Work closely with the production team, artists and all other departments

Qualifications

• Excellent mastery of AVID
• Good knowledge of encoding and transcoding of files, as well as an understanding of video codecs, file formats, and different frame rates and resolutions
• Good communication and excellent team spirit
• Rigorous, thorough and able to set priorities and work independently
• Ability to work quickly, under pressure and with respect to deadlines and quality
• English is an asset

Additional Information

Please click here to review our privacy notices for job applicants.

If you require assistance applying, please reach out to talent@thefocus.com and we’ll be happy to assist.

TECHNICOLOR IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Technicolor complies and prohibits against discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), mental and/or physical disability or handicap, marital status, sex, age, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, familial status, registered domestic partner status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and any other characteristic or activity protected by federal, state/provincial or local law.
Mikros Animation

Our client, an international digital and integrated agency is looking for a Digital Media Director to serve as a key strategic lead in planning and developing performance digital media planning and optimization.

OVERVIEW

You know how to collaborate with internal teams and clients to create strategies to achieve client business objectives and KPIs through thoughtful media/marketing strategies. You will lead the media mix strategy and investment recommendations across paid media channels, including budget allocation, strategic framework, audience architecture, creative messaging and measurement plan. You will have full ownership of cross-channel media strategies across Paid Search, Paid Social, Programmatic (Display, Video, CTV, Audio, DOOH), tracking implementation, optimization and reporting.

As a digital media leader in our thriving office in western Canada, you will work within our integrated media team, overseeing digital media buyers and PPC specialists. In the role of a senior strategist, you will consult with clients, maintaining a strong knowledge of their business needs and objectives, and developing innovative and effective digital paid media strategies and plans. You’ll also oversee and assist with execution of media plans, analysis and reporting.

This company fully believes in the power of creativity to touch hearts, change minds and transform business. If this sounds like the kind of magic you want to be a part of on a daily basis, then you are the right fit.

The working model will be hybrid, and the expected on-site attendance is twice a week to maintain the company culture and ignite collaboration. To support your mandate, you’ll report to the VP, Media and manage 5 specialists.

Come work with an amazing team passionate about doing great work for great clients. You’ll build an impressive portfolio of regional and national clients, and you’ll do it surrounded by some of the best people and brightest minds in the biz. Perks include professional development opportunities, competitive benefits including a creativity/fitness allowance, hybrid work model, and a great culture.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

● Demonstrated ability to deliver impactful, large-scale regional and national digital media strategies

● Deep knowledge of paid media platforms and technology including Facebook, Google, Bing, Twitter, LinkedIn, various DSPs and ad servers

● A digital thought leader with a passion to inspire and inform

● Determined to validate data and prove out CPA and ROI, experience with attribution and ROAS analysis

● Analytical ability to extract insights from data and relate the “story” back to client’s business goals

● Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills

● Proven ability to manage a fast-paced, fluctuating workload, while mentoring and supporting team members

● Experience with any of the following a plus: e-commerce, marketing automation solutions, DMPs

WHAT YOU BRING

● 7-10 years of experience working in paid media advertising comprising media activation with multi-channel experience preferred: (search, social, programmatic (display, video, CTV/OTT, audio)

● Extensive experience developing, optimizing, analyzing and reporting on media campaigns across brand and performance objectives

● Experience leading cross-channel client engagements with minimal oversight

● Experience working closely with a given client’s additional agency partners on integrated strategy, planning, and measurement

● Entrepreneurial and you know how to manage volatile demand

● Driven to keep improving their expertise and learn new skills and platforms

● Ability to diagnose, improve, and implement a better process

● Curious problem-solver on the look for consumer/product/business contexts to empower media insights

● Experience working with analytics teams on granular program tracking and performance dashboard creation (Google Data Studio)

● Effective time management and project management skills

● Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field

● Excellent oral and written communication skills

BENEFITS

● Competitive base salary

● Health and dental benefits

● Short and long-term disability

● $500 creativity allowance

● Professional development opportunities

● RRSP matching up to $2,000 per year

● Generous paid time-off policy

• base 2 weeks of paid vacation
• additional 10 days
• stat long weekends
• business closure between Christmas and New Year
• one paid volunteering day

Contact leo@ariagency.ca for more information and to apply.

Ari Agency Digital Recruitment & Executive Search

WHO WE ARE:

We are a small spa company with big dreams and strong values. Luckily we are in wellness industry, which we believe is the best industry on the planet. Every day we get to enhance the lives of our guests and our team. Which is why we need you. 

The Talent and Culture Coordinator is the most important person in our growing company. This position not only keeps the heartbeat of rnr Wellness pumping but it is also our path to the next level of our strategic vision.

AS AN HR COORDINATOR, YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

• Play a key role in aligning our company culture with our Guiding Principles.
• Work directly with our leadership team to shepherd our family towards our vision. 
• Support the growth and development of employees and the organization through collaboration, coaching, support, and by providing resources.
• Maintain confidential human resource records including employee files and management of Booker software.
• Team scheduling for maximizing business performance as well as employee wellness
• Develop Top Grading strategies to attract and retain the industry’s best and brightest talent. 
• Manage the full RnR Human Resources cycle (recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training and development)
• Assistance with payroll and benefits.
• Lead the performance management processes.
• Support leaders by providing sound coaching and advice on people-related matters.
• Coordination of creative employee recognition and culture building initiatives.
• Explore opportunities to leverage technology as it pertains to human resources. 
• Other duties administrative tasks as assigned. This support will be approximately 30% of your role.
• Assist with other special projects and provide team member support as required.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLL?

• Are you humbly confident with a high EQ?
• Are you passionate about Health & Wellness?
• An undergraduate degree or certificate in Human Resources is an asset but not mandatory. We value you and your experience over your education. 
• Your proven relationship building skills and the ability to connect with people.
• Exceptional oral, presentation, negotiating and written communication skills.
• Agility and ability to adjust to a changing entrepreneurial environment.
• Solid leadership, people management, mentoring, coaching and relationship building skills and experience
• High level of initiative and accountability and the ability to work autonomously
• A passion for People & Culture practices. Maybe even a geek about it. 
• Critical thinking skills. 

Do you think that you are the best person for this role?:

If so please attach a cover letter along with your resume. Video cover letters will be given priority. 

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

rnr Wellness

Animal Logic – the studio that brought you Peter Rabbit – is expanding in Vancouver!

We are looking to add an experienced, organized, and energetic Artist Manager to work with digital artists in growing their careers. The Artist Manager will be responsible for managing performance, development, and ongoing opportunities within the studio while contributing to our positive and supportive culture.

What you’ll get to do:

• Provide leadership and advocacy for the Artists, including representing the group and individual needs to production & studio management, supporting career development, and ensuring resources are provided
• Foster and support a positive, collaborative and productive culture within the department; take steps to ensure that Artists feel connected to the studio
• Work closely with Recruiting to ensure they have appropriate position briefs and updates on projections
• Ensure a regular assessment of salaries is conducted across the Artist group
• Ensure Artists receive clear and regular performance feedback, providing positive recognition as well as addressing areas for improvement and development
• Conduct formal performance reviews for all Artists, with input from supervisors and production management
• Identify training needs and skills gaps in partnership with the Learning and Development Manager
• Ensure contract management is carried out in a timely manner, and that Artists are kept abreast of the forecasted needs where possible
• Establish and maintain an appropriate level of communication with all crew members to establish confidence and trust
• Communicate related Company plans and objectives back to the Artists
• Consult and work with HR on employee issues

What you bring:

• Previous experience managing a team or teams of people in a creative or production environment
• Previous experience working in the Animation and Visual Effects industry with direct involvement in hiring, onboarding, managing Artists
• Experience in a large global studio preferable
• Excellent interpersonal communication and listening skills to engage in dialogue effectively across numerous departments and levels; ability to empathize and resolve conflicts
• Experience in managing the annual performance and compensation reviews, contract renewals, salary negotiations and promotions
• Experience providing feedback and constructive criticism in a respectful and effective manner within a professional setting
• Previous experience successfully working with multiple stakeholders and balancing differing priorities
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Excellence in problem solving and balancing quick turnaround
• Excellent attention to detail

What we offer you:

• The opportunity to join a growing, award-winning studio based in downtown Vancouver!
• An inclusive workplace of employees who are passionate about creativity and technology
• A chance to contribute to the success of ground-breaking animated feature films
• Exposure to a USD pipeline
• A dedicated Learning and Development and Artist Management team focused on your personal career growth
• Paid ‘Volunteer’ days to support those causes close to your heart!
• A world-renowned working environment packed with social clubs, activities and events
• A variety of employee benefits including free gym access, breakfast, use of barista coffee machines, weekly lunches/pastries and snacks galore!

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, then we want to hear from you! Please apply if you are eligible to work in Canada.

Animal Logic