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Casting Director / Casting Associate — Client Project
Aru Labs | Project-based opportunity
Aru Labs is looking for a Casting Director / Casting Associate for an upcoming independent web-series project being produced for a client.
This is a project-based opportunity , not a permanent position at Aru Labs .
The series is a character-driven story exploring startups, ambition, relationships, friendship, money and life .
We're looking for someone who can help us discover interesting, authentic and memorable talent from India and around the world.
What you'll do
Work closely with the Director to understand the characters and creative vision
Develop casting requirements for the main and supporting characters
Source actors, models, creators and fresh faces
Conduct casting research across India and international markets
Reach out to talent agencies, acting communities, creator networks and independent talent
Review profiles, reels, photographs and previous work
Organize auditions and self-tapes
Coordinate auditions with the Director
Maintain casting databases and talent shortlists
Help arrange callbacks and chemistry reads
Coordinate talent availability and travel requirements
Assist with final casting decisions and offer coordination
Who we're looking for
We're open to someone with experience in:
Film / web-series casting
Advertising casting
Talent management
Acting / theatre communities
Creator and influencer talent discovery
Modeling agencies
Independent filmmaking
You don't necessarily need to come from a traditional film casting background.
If you have a strong eye for people and know how to discover interesting talent , we'd like to hear from you.
Talent we're looking for
We're interested in:
Male actors
Female actors
Supporting actors
Models
Creators
Musicians / music artists
Fresh faces
International talent
People with little or no professional acting experience
We're particularly interested in people who feel natural, contemporary and believable on camera .
Where we're casting
We are open to talent globally, including:
India: Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Chennai, Hyderabad and other cities
International: San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, London, Bali and other global creative and startup hubs.
Final shooting locations will depend on the production and casting requirements.
Working arrangement
Remote: Yes
Travel: Required during production where applicable
Engagement: Project-based / contract
Production window: Late November – early December
International and India-based candidates are welcome.
Who you'll work with
You will work closely with:
Creator / Writer / Director
Director of Photography
1st Assistant Director
Production Coordinator
Actors and talent
Production team
Ideal candidate
You might be a good fit if you:
Have a strong eye for casting
Understand contemporary young audiences
Know where to find unconventional talent
Enjoy discovering people rather than only looking at resumes
Can identify chemistry between performers
Have strong communication and coordination skills
Are comfortable working independently
Can build a casting pipeline quickly
How to apply
Please send:
CV / profile
Previous casting work, if available
Portfolio / casting credits
LinkedIn / Instagram
Examples of talent you've discovered or cast Current location Availability during late November / early December Expected project fee Apply with the subject: Casting — Web Series Client Project Aru Labs is coordinating this opportunity on behalf of the client.
Project-based. Remote-first. Travel required during production where applicable.
If you love discovering people who feel like they belong on screen, we'd love to hear from you.
