A streamlined, customisable profile designed to help you find the right talent, faster.
The new Spotlight profile has been redesigned around the way you work. Our goal was to eliminate friction, helping you get a clearer – and faster – picture of a performer. This guide explores the key enhancements and how to customise your workspace.
In this guide, you’ll:
- Learn how to customise your default profile layout to suit your specific workflow.
- Discover how to access showreels and audio clips instantly without extra clicking.
- Understand how to use new identity features like pronouns and name pronunciation.
- Find out how to navigate the refreshed media gallery and skill indicators efficiently.
1. Tailor Your View
You now have total control over how you digest a performer’s information. Your preferences are saved to your account, so the layout remains consistent every time you log in.
- Custom Layouts: Choose your starting point. You can set your default view to lead with a large headshot for a visual-first approach, or go straight to media to prioritise showreels and audio clips.
- Dark and Light Mode: Toggle between a crisp light mode and a sleek dark mode via the top navigation. While the system defaults to dark mode, your selection will be remembered for your next session.
2. Get Immediate Media Access
We’ve removed the need to ‘hunt’ for reels. The new media section is unified and designed for multitasking.
- No-Scroll Showreels: The most relevant videos and audio clips are now visible the moment you open a profile.
- Persistent Playback: Media will continue to play even as you scroll down to check credits or skills.
- Flexible Viewing: Utilise a 3×3 grid view, full-screen mode, or picture-in-picture to suit your specific screening process.
- Headshots: Browse the gallery without leaving the page. Photos now scroll in-line; simply click to expand for a high-resolution view.
3. Enjoy Key Performer Details at a Glance
Essential information is now positioned exactly where you need it – at the top.
- Pronouns and Pronunciation: Greet performers with confidence. Pronunciation guides and pronouns are now displayed prominently next to the performer’s name.
- Highlights (formerly ‘About Me’): This section now appears directly below a performer’s name and allows them to draw your attention to key information you may need about current productions they’re in, awards, reviews etc. If a performer has a longer bio, simply click ‘More’ to expand it.
- Instagram Integration: See a different side of a performer’s personality and additional talents. If a performer has linked their Instagram, you can access their profile in a single click.
4. Review Streamlined Credits and Skills
We have refreshed the visual hierarchy to make scanning long profiles effortless.
- Segmented Credits: Each credit heading (e.g., Stage, Television, Film) now appears as an individual section for better legibility, however you can still opt for a list view if this is your preference.
- Skill Labels: Skills are now displayed as clean, easy-to-read ‘pills’ (labels).
- Proficiency Indicators: Look for the star symbol next to a skill; this indicates a high level of proficiency or a native ability.
Tip: Spend a few minutes in your Account Settings today to set your preferred default view and theme. Setting these now will ensure your workflow is optimised for your next casting session.
Get in Touch
If you notice anything that doesn’t look right or isn’t functioning as expected, please get in touch with our Support team at questions@spotlight.com. For further technical guidance and FAQs, you can also visit our help centre.
