Exhibition Technology Specialist

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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 starting hourly rate for this position is $32.25/hr. Compensation may vary based on candidate location and experience.

Job Summary:

The Exhibition Technology Specialist works as a technologist in a unique and exceptional immersive arts exhibition covering areas of lighting, sound, video, projections, networking, show power, control & automation, interactive game mechanics, computer art installations, and animatronics. The Exhibition Technology Specialist is responsible for repairs and preventive maintenance of exhibit technology, along with design and development of enhancements related to the functionality & overall experience of the exhibition. The ideal candidate should be proficient in redesigning or the rebuilding of problematic systems or installation of new systems during new installations. The Exhibition Technology team is tasked with operating and maintaining the exhibition daily, supporting special events, media events and contributing to new exhibit installations. 

Job Responsibilities:

The Exhibition Technology Specialist will have expertise in areas of electrical systems, data distribution, electronics, micro-controllers, lighting, audio, video, coding and how they work together to create a complete & immersive show experience. This individual will carry out installations, repairs, and upgrades on technical show equipment and systems, adhering to electrical codes, regulations, and standards. Knowledge and familiarity with electrical drawings, electronic schematics, computer hardware, software, applications, and operating systems and IT infrastructure are required. 

Executing daily inspections and reporting, creation of and adherence to preventive maintenance schedules and the use of the Meow Wolf designated maintenance database, managing parts inventory and software backups are a must. In addition, the Exhibition Technology Specialist will ensure best practices, standard operating procedures, safety related work practices as well as build and create the documentation of custom interactive artwork, objects and installations that seam together sensors, micro-controllers, computers, lights, sound, video, and various electromechanical elements that are part of the exhibition. 

This role is charged with keeping these systems operational and coordinating with the exhibit-wide maintenance staff to repair and maintain all systems at the highest standard of quality. The Exhibition Technology Specialist will assist in training staff (exhibit team members, managers, creative operators, etc.) to engage the guests in the exhibition’s technical installations.

The Exhibition Technology Specialist is also responsible for the implementation of the expanding goals of the exhibition, including engaging with the design, creative development, programming, systems engineering, mechanical integration, fabrication, and production of new interactive exhibit elements.   

Additional duties include but are not limited to:

• Working collaboratively with all Meow Wolf Staff within the exhibition staff and sister exhibitions to support team building, knowledge transfer and problem solving techniques.

• Respond and resolve any immediately solvable technical problems.

• Document all maintenance and inspections using the Corporate CMMS.

• Support all exhibit staff members as needed on projects and repairs.

• Review and document in the Bug Reports and Tech Failure Log for updates/changes in daily operation.

• Install, test and report on new software and firmware upgrades.

• Report needs of parts to the Exhibition Manager

• Clean, and maintain all exhibit tech pieces, tech closet/nook electronics and exhibit technical equipment.

• Work independently and in partnership with other exhibit teams to keep the exhibition clean, safe and functional.

• Update new media content and programming to exhibit devices and controllers as needed.

• Install, replace, connect, configure, and test any electronic devices, parts, tech equipment, computers, etc. as needed.

• Work with the Facility Maintenance team to solve any AC power problems, or upgrades.

• Observe guest interactions with the exhibition to conceptualize enhancements for the guest experience.

• Design and implementation of guest experience enhancements.

• Upgrading, enhancing, and the recreation of exhibit assets to better service their operation and functionality.

• Document all exhibit as-builts, upgrades and changes.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of professional experience working in performing arts, live events, immersive arts or theme park in one or more of the following disciplines: 

  • Emerging New Media Technologies: Generative audio and video, augmented and virtual reality, LIDAR and position tracking.

  • Entertainment Technology:  Lighting, sound, moving lights, video and projections, show and ride control systems, system automation/programming/scheduling. 

  • Software Development: front end web development, micro controller firmware programming (Arduino, Teensy, Raspberry pi, Advatek, Onlogic), programming(Processing, C++, Python), network messaging (OSC, UDP/TCP).

  • Electrical or mechanical engineering: PCB design, layout and fabrication, working with sensors and electrical components (relays, solenoids, actuators, pneumatics, servos, motors), systems integration.

  • Digital fabrication: 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC milling, CAD designs, parametric modeling.

• Has a dedicated respect for safety standards and practices.

• Be willing to work as an inspirational and motivated part of a team. 

• The ideal candidate for this position holds a minimum of an Associate degree, is a graduate of a Technical Institute, holds relevant Industry Certifications or has equivalent job experience.

• Is competent and proficient in one or more of the following specialties:

  • Theatrical Lighting and Projection / Video Systems

  • Audio Systems, specifically Q-SYS & Networked Audio Protocols such as Dante

  • Architectural Lighting Systems

  • Touch Designer, Max/MSP, other Visual Programming Environments

  • Processing, Arduino IDE, C++, Python, & other Creative Programming Environments

  • Electrical Engineering and Low Voltage Electronics

  • Creative Technology and Physical Computing

  • Network Engineering Principles

• Reading & comprehending other people’s code & documentation and ability to adjust code.