Meow Wolf, Inc.
Sr. Production Designer (Project-Based Role)
Meow Wolf, Inc., Santa Fe, New Mexico, us, 87503
## Sr. Production Designer (Project-Based Role)****Location:****Santa Fe, NM or New York Metro Area****Compensation:**** The salary range for this position is $103,130 to $154,180.
Compensation is based on location and experience.
* Drives and manages the development of the Show Design packages with internal and external resources to achieve these priorities:
+ Creative Vision
+ Physical/Functional Feasibility
+ Successful Integration with other trades
+ *Guiding Budget & Schedule Feasibility - Managed by Show Producer and Project Management** Partner with collaborating departments to develop a deep understanding of workflows in the context of overall production.* Lead the coordination and management of all Show Elements in the Element drawing reviews, fabrication reviews and installation approvals.* Work closely with Show Management and Technical Direction to collect the information needed to create and help manage the Element list.* During early development,
identify and develop code and safety requirements for Show Elements. This is accomplished with the assistance of other team and project partners in various fields of expertise and is done in conjunction with the Show Technical Director.* Inform and develop the RFP and work breakdown in conjunction with other Project Partners for Show Elements. Design and other members of the team contribute to its development, but Production Design will be responsible for delivering consolidated input to Show Management.* For Show Elements, the Sr. PD is responsible for developing, updating and executing fabrication and installation strategies that respect the facility constraints, construction order of operations, and critical path strategies as defined with Project Management, in support of the Creative Vision.* Coordinate with all Team disciplines and Partners to achieve the responsibilities listed above.* Lead the internal material compliance discussions and participate in the internal Engineering compliance discussions with the Technical Director.* A minimum of 10 years in immersive art, theater, or themed entertainment production and installation.* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Theater, Fine Arts or equivalent field experience.* 15+ years in immersive art, theater, or themed entertainment production and installation.* Strong technical ability in various design techniques/tools such as show set design and drafting, 3D modeling and architectural design.* Experience in all phases of a project, from Design, through Fabrication and on-site Installation.* Fabrication experience, or have experience reviewing and overseeing vendor fabrication efforts with a wide array of materials and processes.* Experience or familiarity with:
+ GSuite or Microsoft Office
+ SketchUp, Rhino, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit, NavisWorks, Photoshop, InDesign or other similar programs
+ Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat for PDF markups and redlines
+ AirTable or other database software
+ Planera or other scheduling software* Problem solve and ideate quickly with a host of project partners with varying levels of expertise.* Lead activities and development as they pertain to your Job Responsibilities as an experienced and seasoned professional.* Must be steadfast and strategic within Meow Wolf’s highly ambitious, collaborative model.* Must be an effective listener and inquisitive: able to actively engage engineers and artists to understand their requirements and infer practical solutions that balance ease-of-use with implementation costs.* Must bring exemplary communication, team working and problem-solving skills, balancing the timeliness of solutions with the needs of the studio. You're also able to prioritize competing demands based on business value.* Sufficient technical ability to understand complex workflows, prototype design proposals and can effectively communicate complex technical ideas into easily understood and implementable solutions.* Must be versatile in the use of tools to prototype and visualize designs.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.**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, 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.* Medical Insurance options: PPO & HDHP\** Dental and Vision Insurance\** HSA, HRA, and FSA options\** 401k Retirement Plan* Company paid Life Insurance Policy and Disability Coverage(s)\** Voluntary Critical Illness and Life Insurance Policies\** Company Paid Employee Assistance Program* Paid Parental Leave for 12 weeks* Discount off Meow Wolf Gift Shop Merch and Cafes* Admission to Meow Wolf attractions for employees and guests #J-18808-Ljbffr
Compensation is based on location and experience.
* Drives and manages the development of the Show Design packages with internal and external resources to achieve these priorities:
+ Creative Vision
+ Physical/Functional Feasibility
+ Successful Integration with other trades
+ *Guiding Budget & Schedule Feasibility - Managed by Show Producer and Project Management** Partner with collaborating departments to develop a deep understanding of workflows in the context of overall production.* Lead the coordination and management of all Show Elements in the Element drawing reviews, fabrication reviews and installation approvals.* Work closely with Show Management and Technical Direction to collect the information needed to create and help manage the Element list.* During early development,
identify and develop code and safety requirements for Show Elements. This is accomplished with the assistance of other team and project partners in various fields of expertise and is done in conjunction with the Show Technical Director.* Inform and develop the RFP and work breakdown in conjunction with other Project Partners for Show Elements. Design and other members of the team contribute to its development, but Production Design will be responsible for delivering consolidated input to Show Management.* For Show Elements, the Sr. PD is responsible for developing, updating and executing fabrication and installation strategies that respect the facility constraints, construction order of operations, and critical path strategies as defined with Project Management, in support of the Creative Vision.* Coordinate with all Team disciplines and Partners to achieve the responsibilities listed above.* Lead the internal material compliance discussions and participate in the internal Engineering compliance discussions with the Technical Director.* A minimum of 10 years in immersive art, theater, or themed entertainment production and installation.* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Theater, Fine Arts or equivalent field experience.* 15+ years in immersive art, theater, or themed entertainment production and installation.* Strong technical ability in various design techniques/tools such as show set design and drafting, 3D modeling and architectural design.* Experience in all phases of a project, from Design, through Fabrication and on-site Installation.* Fabrication experience, or have experience reviewing and overseeing vendor fabrication efforts with a wide array of materials and processes.* Experience or familiarity with:
+ GSuite or Microsoft Office
+ SketchUp, Rhino, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit, NavisWorks, Photoshop, InDesign or other similar programs
+ Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat for PDF markups and redlines
+ AirTable or other database software
+ Planera or other scheduling software* Problem solve and ideate quickly with a host of project partners with varying levels of expertise.* Lead activities and development as they pertain to your Job Responsibilities as an experienced and seasoned professional.* Must be steadfast and strategic within Meow Wolf’s highly ambitious, collaborative model.* Must be an effective listener and inquisitive: able to actively engage engineers and artists to understand their requirements and infer practical solutions that balance ease-of-use with implementation costs.* Must bring exemplary communication, team working and problem-solving skills, balancing the timeliness of solutions with the needs of the studio. You're also able to prioritize competing demands based on business value.* Sufficient technical ability to understand complex workflows, prototype design proposals and can effectively communicate complex technical ideas into easily understood and implementable solutions.* Must be versatile in the use of tools to prototype and visualize designs.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.**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, 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.* Medical Insurance options: PPO & HDHP\** Dental and Vision Insurance\** HSA, HRA, and FSA options\** 401k Retirement Plan* Company paid Life Insurance Policy and Disability Coverage(s)\** Voluntary Critical Illness and Life Insurance Policies\** Company Paid Employee Assistance Program* Paid Parental Leave for 12 weeks* Discount off Meow Wolf Gift Shop Merch and Cafes* Admission to Meow Wolf attractions for employees and guests #J-18808-Ljbffr