Exhibition Manager

Meow Wolf

https://meowwolf.com/

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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:

EXHIBITION MANAGER

Denver, CO

Compensation: Compensation for candidates based in Colorado is $81,000-$100,000.

Meow Wolf creates immersive and interactive experiences that transport audiences of all ages into fantastic realms of story and exploration. This includes art installations, video and music production, and extended reality content.

Job Summary:

The Exhibition Manager will oversee the art and technology for a highly dynamic immersive arts exhibition. This role involves hands-on project planning, design, fabrication, assembly, maintenance, inspection, and installation. Working closely with and managing the art & technology departments as well as contractors to enhance and enrich the core experience seen by our guests as they explore and interact with our immersive arts exhibition. The Exhibition Manager functions at a high level of proficiency in a wide variety of disciplines such as stage technologies, electronics, immersive entertainment, theme park technical operations, art preservation, and design fabrication for museum grade multi-medium interactive art.

Job Responsibilities:

This role is charged with keeping the exhibition operational and coordinating with the exhibit- wide maintenance staff to repair and maintain all systems at the highest standard of quality.

The Exhibition Manager will assist in training staff (exhibit team members, managers, docents, etc.) to engage the guests in the exhibition’s technical installations experience. Ensuring the highest level of safety for the teams conducting their duties.

Exhibition Manager 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.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

Ability to solve complex problems using a variety of technical skills.
Ability to manage contractors and vendors to ensure quality and budget are maintained Conflict resolution skills, and ability to develop win/win solutions.
Ability to work with and manage teams that must collaborate on projects with a wide range of priorities, meeting production goals and ensuring clear communication between teams.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a core discipline such as Project Management, Construction Management, Theater Arts, Engineering, Architecture or a related field required.
A minimum of 5 years of experience related to fabrication, project management, technology, or design.
Experience managing multiple projects at once and prioritizing competing work streams.
Experience working with interactive show design software such as TouchDesigner, Max/MSP, Audio Systems, specifically Q-SYS & Networked Audio Protocols such as Dante, Lighting Systems; specifically ETC products, and other Visual Programming Environments.
Basic knowledge of electrical engineering practices and low voltage electronics including micro controllers such as Teensy, Arduino, and Raspberry Pi .
Familiarity with PCBs, logic circuits, schematics, sensors/components, motor assemblies, actuators, prototyping, and layout.
Core understanding of supplemental programming languages such as Python, C/C++, Node Red, JavaScript; frameworks like NodeJS, Svelte/React; and protocols like OSC/TCP/UDP.
Experience with digital fabrication including laser cutting, 3d printing, vacuum forming, and CNC machining.
Experience with 3D modeling and design using modeling software such as Rhino, Fusion 360, Revit, Blender, or Sketchup.
Strong woodworking, metalworking, and assembly skills.
An understanding of physical art processes such as mixed media sculpting, concrete mix design, substrate attachments, adhesive usage, mold making/casting, and art restoration.

Desired Qualifications:

Project management certification.
An appreciation for the arts.
Prior work experience in a creative organization.
Prior work experience in a retail, museum, theme parks, recreation facility, or other public space.
Prior work experience within a related design oriented field such as architectural, mechanical engineering, industrial design, scenic design, or show AVL.
Familiarity with digital design suites and visualization software such as Illustrator, Photoshop, XD, Miro, and Slides.
Experience with Project Management Organizational Structures and tools such as Asana.

Desired Characteristics and Qualities for all Team Members:

Embrace and exemplify Meow Wolf Culture.
Be enthusiastic about work and in creating a transcendental guest experience Listen and communicate with compassion and positivity.
Demonstrate flexibility and a receptiveness to change.
Willing to work outside the comfort zone to assist guests or fellow team members Maintain professional courtesy and behavior at all times.
Be a “People Person” friendly, understanding, compassionate, positive Willing to work outside the comfort zone to assist guests or fellow team members Maintain professional courtesy and behavior at all times.

Work Environment:

This job primarily operates in an indoor setting with exposure to noisy environments, dim lighting, strong visual effects including strobing lights, special effects, fog machines and small and/or enclosed spaces.

Physical Demands:

Moving in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
Remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods.
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Positioning or moving objects up to 75 pounds.
Use of maintenance tools and cleaning equipment, includes use of cleaning agents and chemicals.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position, working a minimum of 40 hours a week. It requires a flexible schedule to accommodate times the exhibit is closed to the public. Occasional evening, overnight and weekend work are required as job duties demand.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position does require supervisory responsibility.

Travel:

No travel is required for this position.

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.

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.