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Meow Wolf opens portals of possibility. Come as you are!
We are individuals who inspire creativity in people's lives through art and exploration, so that our combined imaginations can transform the world we live in. We create immersive and interactive experiences that transport audiences into fantastic realms of story and exploration. Our Vision is to be the world’s leading creative company, reimagining the paradigm of art and storytelling, to make a positive difference in the world.
We share a strong commitment to Belonging through our values of:
Collaborative Creativity: We believe the act of creating together amplifies possibilities.
Provocative Playfulness: We celebrate the unexpected because it is the doorway to discovery.
Outsiders Welcome: We are all outsiders at heart, and we create space for everyone to feel like they belong.
Authentic Compassion:We are “kind punks” - supportive to each other and standing up for what we believe in.
Audacious Courage: We have the courage to radically reinvent ourselves to push the boundaries of art.
If this all sounds like YOU, read on….
Job Description:
Job Disclosures:
Location: (On-Site) Los Angeles, CA
Compensation: The hourly rate for this position starts at $32.25/hr. Compensation may vary based on location and experience.
Job Summary:
As a member of the art and scenic team, you play a key role in the upkeep, preservation and redesign of the artistic aesthetic of the space in keeping with the design intention of the exhibition designers in line with the highest quality for our guest experience. The Exhibition Art and Scenic Technician is an important role within the scenic and art department and reports to the Manager of the department. They work directly with art and mechanical elements, carpentry tools, chemicals, paints and rigging in our immersive arts exhibition. This position will be responsible for the maintenance and preservation of a wide variety of installations, materials, and mechanisms as well as the design, fabrication, and installation of new exhibit elements to meet the growing needs of the exhibition. In addition to routine maintenance and inspections the Exhibition Art and Scenic Technician will be involved in the installation of future exhibition development and growth.
Job Responsibilities:
The Exhibition Art and Scenic technician will perform inspections and carry out routine maintenance of art throughout the exhibition. Including show graphics, scenic elements, murals, sculptures, overhead installations, dioramas, textiles, rockwork, furniture, and mechanical elements. Be a collaborative and constructive member of the overall team in Exhibitions bringing constructive ideas to your leadership.
Take action and track timely fixes and repairs of any immediately solvable safety and guest experience issues. Operate with autonomy and initiative while problem solving a wide range of art damage. Maintain a safe and clean working environment both in the exhibition while working and in the back of house workshop.
Design, fabricate, theme and install new or rework of existing exhibition elements to better serve our guest experience. Ability to take creative
direction, work through an iterative design process, and produce finished parts for use in the exhibition.
Document repairs, maintenance, upgrades, reworks, changes, and new designs. Keep detailed up to date records for all exhibition elements and processes. Ensure appropriate PPE is used based on SDS standards as they apply to Hazardous Materials including reactive epoxies, sculpting materials, and paints.
You are responsible to analyze, observe and propose ideas for improvements to elongate lifespan and quality of the artistic imagery. You are responsible to communicate effectively with your team and pay close attention to detail. Balance both the care of the visual aesthetics and functional mechanics aspects of the exhibition art through attention to detail.
You will regularly track work conducted in our maintenance and inspection database and ensure the accuracy of the data being entered.
You will be using Google drives to organize files, share files, send meeting planners and direct emails.
You will execute work related to chemicals or tools with the greatest respect for training that has been delivered and best practice safety standards.
Required Qualifications:
3-5 years of professional experience working in museum, public installations, immersive arts, scenic design production, or theme parks in one or more of the following disciplines:
Art restoration and art preservation: fine art, artistic painting/murals, installation art maintenance,
Digital Fabrication: 3D printing, CNC Milling, laser cutting, vinyl cutting, and vacuum forming CAD designs, parametric modeling,
Metalworking: welding, grinding, cutting, assembly
Woodworking: finish carpentry, scenic design
Sculpture: Casting and mold making, additive and subtractive sculpting, mix medium and multimedia
Scenic Artist
Mechanical prowess in design or engineering
Rigging
Experience with design software, such as Illustrator, Photoshop, Rhino, Fusion 360, Blender.
A strong embracing attitude that safety is of the utmost importance to our culture at Meow Wolf.
Prior work experience in the scenic arts, immersive arts, amusement park, themed entertainment, recreation facility, or public art exhibitions.
Creative problem solving, brainstorming and flexibility to collaborate with others in creating solutions.
Prior work experience in a design or fabrication related field.
Experience working with power tools and heavy equipment.
A collaborative, can do attitude working as a positive member of the team.
Education / formal training in the scenic arts, fine arts, graphic design and asset
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrate flexibility and a receptiveness to change.
Dual language skills, especially but not limited to English and Spanish.
Prior work experience using aerial work platforms & fall protection.
OSHA 10 General Industry
A portfolio or past work in the fine arts an asset
Workshop tools and heavy tool experience such as air work platforms
Work Schedule:
This is a full-time position, working an average of 40 hours a week. It requires a flexible schedule to accommodate both times the exhibit is closed to the public as well as normal operating hours. Evening, overnight, weekend and holiday work are required as job duties demand.
Work environment & physical demands:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required.
Must be available to work a flexible schedule including weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
This job primarily operates but is not limited to an indoor setting with exposure to noisy environments, working around dust and fumes, dim lighting, strong visual effects including strobing lights, special effects, fog machines and small and/or enclosed spaces.
Physical ability to walk, stand, take stairs/elevators, climb ladders and navigate the elements during the day and night.
Employees may be required to lift up to 75 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Job duties wil
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