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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:
Show Manager
Job Disclosures:
Project-Based Role: This is a project-based position with an anticipated duration of 6 months.
Location: (On-site) Los Angeles, CA
Compensation: The bi-weekly pay range for this position is $4,101.65 to $4,712.92. Compensation may based on location and experience.
Job Summary:
The Show Manager leads the design, development, and delivery of all Show-related exhibition elements within a fast-paced, creative environment. This role is responsible for the overall management of the Show scope, including budgets, schedules, and cross-departmental teams. Working closely with project leadership and external vendors, the Show Manager ensures that all creative and technical deliverables are successfully executed from concept through installation, aligning with Meow Wolf's high standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the Show Team, in collaboration with Show Leadership, to deliver all aspects of art and technical elements for the exhibition.
Oversee and manage multiple outside vendors for all Show disciplines, ensuring a professional and collaborative, art-centric process.
Develop and manage detailed, coordinated schedules for all Show elements, identifying and mitigating critical path and resource issues.
Hold full budgetary responsibility for the Show scope, monitoring, and managing costs throughout the entire project life cycle.
Manage the procurement process, including writing scopes of work, managing bids, negotiating contracts, and overseeing vendor performance.
Serve as the day-to-day manager for all awarded Show contracts, handling approvals, change orders, and ensuring adherence to schedule and budget.
Direct the project life cycle of all Show elements through design, fabrication, on-site installation, testing, and final commissioning.
Lead Show production status meetings and provide regular, clear updates to Project and Executive Leadership.
Develop the Show labor plan and authorize overtime as needed, in collaboration with Project Leadership and Department Managers.
Mentor and coach subordinate Show Coordinators, providing direct feedback and guidance on their project support roles.
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in major project production and installation within the immersive arts, theater, or themed entertainment industries.
Must have direct experience in all phases of a project, from design through fabrication, on-site installation, and programming.
Must have fabrication experience or extensive experience reviewing and overseeing vendor fabrication with a wide array of materials and processes.
Proven track record of creating, managing, and adhering to complex, multi-million dollar project budgets.
Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills (written and oral), with the ability to build strong relationships with all stakeholders.
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to confidently present information and guide meetings in various group settings.
Deep understanding of the creative process and the ability to effectively collaborate with and manage creative teams.
Previous experience in a Show Management, Project Management, or a similar Coordinator role.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex tasks and competing priorities effectively.
Proficiency with Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Airtable, and project scheduling software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
Work Environment and 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.
Work Environment:
This role operates in a professional office environment and also frequently operates at off-site project and vendor locations, which may include active construction sites.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Physical ability to walk, stand, take stairs/slides/elevators, and navigate the elements during the day and night. Employee may be required to remain in a sitting or standing position for prolonged periods, and repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.
The employee 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.
Work Schedule:
This is a full-time position that requires the ability to work a flexible schedule. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand, especially during installation phases.
Supervisor Responsibilities:
This position does require supervisory responsibility.
Travel
This position will require minimal travel (<5%)
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Meow Wolf will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance.
IMPACT: 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.
INCLUSION: 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,
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