Production Designer

Privacy Notice for California Applicants and Employees Meow Wolf is a social impact art project that fuels a business, and a business that fuels a social impact art project. We create immersive and interactive experiences that transport audiences into fantastic realms of story and exploration. Job Description: Location: Santa Fe, NM Compensation: This is an exempt position. Compensation will vary depending on experience. The Production Designer is part of the Creative Team, responsible for coordinating between Creative and Fabrication departments, partnering with Creative Directors and Art Directors to ensure the Creative Vision is being met across all Exhibit and Fabrication teams including Art, Fab and Tech. They are responsible for overseeing the design and execution efforts of all exhibit related elements. The Production Designer is innovative and creative, is an organized thinker who is able to ideate multiple technical and creative approaches and solutions to meet design criteria, such as, guest experience, capacity, spacing, etc., while adhering to the local building codes. Directed by the Creative Director and Creative Producer, the Production Designer ensures that the project’s creative vision and design is accurately integrated and documented in models, drawing packages, and executed through production. Coordinates with all project personnel, departments, and disciplines through the ideation, concept and fabrication phases. Utilizes various drafting techniques and tools to create dimensional and scale drawings/models detailing construction methods and the integration of various exhibition elements with each other and the facility. Responsible for designing construct-able projects to stay on track with creative intent, schedule, and stay within budget requirements. Holds space for, and supports Artists contribution to projects. They must be steadfast and strategic as they work within Meow Wolf’s highly ambitious, collaborative model. How you will do it… Participate in early project Design phases to advise on Production methodology Lead major projects as a Production Design Lead Creative thinker responsible for developing and executing the Creative vision through the production of integrated and constructible design drawings. Responsible for ensuring the accuracy and functional practicality of design through all phases of the project. Responsible for partnering with Technical. Art And Fabrication leads to insure proper materiality, code compliance and production methodologies meet the Creative intent and support the Creative Vision Ensures that projects meet or exceed creative design intent and achieve the desired guest experience on budget and on schedule. Key participant in budgeting, scheduling, technical integration. Organizes and manages external as well as internal production design resources. With the Project Designer, identifies talent, resources, and requirements necessary to complete the project. Organizes and initiates design reviews during the fabrication process. Creatively oversees Fab Teams, consultants, and outside vendors to maintain the integrity of the design throughout all phases of the project. Establishes, maintains, and builds productive and positive team relationships with open communication, trust and teamwork; between all departments, partners, disciplines, and project personnel. Inspires, communicates and maintains the project intent among all team-members and teams. Acts as a project liaison for appropriate internal and external partners, licensors, and developers related to creative fabrication. Reports to the Managing Director of Creative Services. To be successful in this role… Must have immersive art/theater, scenic design, and/or architecture experience/training. Must be a creative problem solver with strong technical ability in various design techniques/tools such as show set design and drafting, 3D modeling, architectural design. Must have great communication/collaboration skills and ability to work and thrive in a team environment. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Theatre, Fine Arts or a related field required. Technical school: Scenic Fabrication or design related field preferred. 10 years in creative enterprises management, immersive art and theater entertainment production with installation. Must have successfully designed, developed and installed attraction exhibits, theatrical productions, large scale events, or art exhibits. Work environment & physical demands… This position is based in Santa Fe, NM, and a company laptop will be provided. This is a full-time position averaging 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm MT or 10 am to 6 pm MT – occasionally requiring flexibility to work during evenings or weekends based on business needs, as well as travel to off-site locations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS of the role All employees will comply with company and OSHA standard workplace safety protocols. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. You will get to know Meow Wolf by… Exploring Meow Wolf Origins. Attending Immersiversity. Reviewing Meow Wolf’s Employee Handbook. JOIN MEOW WOLF The organization is comprised of individuals who inspire creativity in people's lives through art and exploration, so that our combined imaginations can transform the world we live in. Every role is a vital component and thereby essential in creating exhibitions that will serve as anchors, borne in deep radical collaboration with local artists and communities, thus fueling our social impact initiatives. Each hire allows us to enhance our surrounding communities and the true source of our creativity, reputation, and vitality. Meow Wolf is committed to our DIY roots and grassroots community support principles. To document that commitment, we converted our legal designation into a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation and have certified as a B Corporation. As a B Corp, we have a triple bottom line of supporting financial, social and environmental wellbeing in our community. Our four areas of impact are: Respect for Creative Communities Respect for Collaborating Artists Respect for our Environment Respect for our Employees BENEFITS The choices we make concerning our benefits during enrollment periods are among the most important we select for ourselves and our families. As part of the total compensation package for full-time employees, Meow Wolf offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes various options to meet individual healthcare and financial needs along with many perks. Medical Insurance Plans FSA and HSA Pre-Tax Saving Options Dental & Vision Insurance Company Paid Basic Life Insurance Policy Company Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Coverages Company Paid Travel Health Reimbursement Plan Company Paid Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Critical Illness & Additional Life Insurance Policies 401k Retirement Plan Paid Parental Leave Discount on Meow Wolf Gift Shop Merchandise Monthly JOON Wellness Expense Reimbursement Program Admission to Meow Wolf attractions for employees and guests And employee discounts with many local businesses Please visit www.meowwolf.com/careers for more information. COME AS YOU ARE Meow Wolf is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to ensuring all employees enjoy and thrive in a work environment where differences make us the vibrant, wonderful community we are! All employment decisions at Meow Wolf are based on business need, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, service in the military or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Meow Wolf is an arts and entertainment company based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. We create immersive and interactive experiences that transport audiences of all ages into fantastic realms of story and exploration.

Salary : $60,000 - $76,000