Meow Wolf, Inc.
## Lighting Designer (Project-Based Role)****Location:**** Santa Fe, NM or remote NY****Compensation:**** The base annual salary for this position starts at $76,491. Compensation may vary based on candidate location and experience.****Job Purpose:**** To design and develop show lighting designs and creative lighting experiences for Meow Wolf’s exhibitions, live events and other projects.****Job Requirements****
You will enthusiastically bring a balanced technical and creative prowess to designing Meow Wolf’s lighting experiences, thereby elevating the guest experience.* Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to inform and understand the overall Creative Intent for Exhibits, Events, Projects, and Elements in order to drive development of the lighting creative intent for these projects.* Delve into learning Meow Wolf’s design processes and phase deliverables, as well as general keystone technologies.* Strategically plan then manage the physical lighting integration.* Program and focus the lighting integration as dictated by creative intent.* Support installation and document the systems after completion of each project.* Research cutting edge technologies, software, and equipment to better implement and innovate upon creative designs.* Introduce new processes to lighting design for improved or new workflows.* Establish relationships with industry vendors for contract work.* 3 to 5 years of lighting design experience in themed entertainment, immersive art or theater, with a strong balance in both technical and creative skills.* Experience concealing and integrating fixtures that enhance the environment, without drawing attention to the equipment* Experience with architectural lighting but are also aware of
trends and more dynamic lighting, like concert lighting.* Basic knowledge and experience with immersive group entertainment and/or art curation.* You are excellent at being a self starter and driving your own projects and timelines.* You are a fearless team member who isn’t afraid to ask questions and has a “go getter” approach to your work.* You are open minded to a DIY culture and amenable to the ebbs and flows of lighting design.* You bring patience and perseverance and will be able to serve as a teacher to your teammates and other departments.* You are adept at receiving input and information from multiple parties.* You hold excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills, organizational as well as creative thinking.* You represent the project and department in a professional manner while working with internal and external partners.- In-depth knowledge of core platforms and programs as they will be utilized on a daily basis:
* Google Suite
* Vectorworks Spotlight, AutoCad, Revit, ETC EOS, ETC Mosaic,.
* MSD and/or Depence2, WYSIWYG, and Capture Pre-Visualization software- Working knowledge of:
* TouchDesigner and Max/MSP interactive design/development software
* Working knowledge of sACN/Art-Net/DMX/OSC/IP networking**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
You will enthusiastically bring a balanced technical and creative prowess to designing Meow Wolf’s lighting experiences, thereby elevating the guest experience.* Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to inform and understand the overall Creative Intent for Exhibits, Events, Projects, and Elements in order to drive development of the lighting creative intent for these projects.* Delve into learning Meow Wolf’s design processes and phase deliverables, as well as general keystone technologies.* Strategically plan then manage the physical lighting integration.* Program and focus the lighting integration as dictated by creative intent.* Support installation and document the systems after completion of each project.* Research cutting edge technologies, software, and equipment to better implement and innovate upon creative designs.* Introduce new processes to lighting design for improved or new workflows.* Establish relationships with industry vendors for contract work.* 3 to 5 years of lighting design experience in themed entertainment, immersive art or theater, with a strong balance in both technical and creative skills.* Experience concealing and integrating fixtures that enhance the environment, without drawing attention to the equipment* Experience with architectural lighting but are also aware of
trends and more dynamic lighting, like concert lighting.* Basic knowledge and experience with immersive group entertainment and/or art curation.* You are excellent at being a self starter and driving your own projects and timelines.* You are a fearless team member who isn’t afraid to ask questions and has a “go getter” approach to your work.* You are open minded to a DIY culture and amenable to the ebbs and flows of lighting design.* You bring patience and perseverance and will be able to serve as a teacher to your teammates and other departments.* You are adept at receiving input and information from multiple parties.* You hold excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills, organizational as well as creative thinking.* You represent the project and department in a professional manner while working with internal and external partners.- In-depth knowledge of core platforms and programs as they will be utilized on a daily basis:
* Google Suite
* Vectorworks Spotlight, AutoCad, Revit, ETC EOS, ETC Mosaic,.
* MSD and/or Depence2, WYSIWYG, and Capture Pre-Visualization software- Working knowledge of:
* TouchDesigner and Max/MSP interactive design/development software
* Working knowledge of sACN/Art-Net/DMX/OSC/IP networking**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