Meow Wolf, Inc. is hiring: Exhibition Art & Scenic Tech in Los Angeles

****Location:**** (On-Site) Los Angeles, CA****Compensation:**** The hourly rate for this position starts at $32.25/hr.

Compensation may vary based on location and experience.

* The Exhibition Art and Scenic technician will perform inspections and carry out routine maintenance of art throughout the exhibition. Including show graphics, scenic elements, murals, sculptures, overhead installations, dioramas, textiles, rockwork, furniture, and mechanical elements. Be a collaborative and constructive member of the overall team in Exhibitions bringing constructive ideas to your leadership.* Take action and track timely fixes and repairs of any immediately solvable safety and guest experience issues. Operate with autonomy and initiative while problem solving a wide range of art damage. Maintain a safe and clean working environment both in the exhibition while working and in the back of house workshop.* Design, fabricate, theme and install new or rework of existing exhibition elements to better serve our guest experience. Ability to take creative* direction, work through an iterative design process, and produce finished parts for use in the exhibition.* Document repairs, maintenance, upgrades, reworks, changes, and new designs. Keep detailed up to date records for all exhibition elements and processes. Ensure appropriate PPE is used based on SDS standards as they apply to Hazardous Materials including reactive epoxies, sculpting materials, and paints.* You are responsible to analyze, observe and propose ideas for improvements to elongate lifespan and quality of the artistic imagery. You are responsible to communicate effectively with your team and pay close attention to detail. Balance both the care of the visual aesthetics and functional mechanics aspects of the exhibition art through attention to detail.* You will regularly track work conducted in our maintenance and inspection database and ensure the accuracy of the data being entered.* You will be using Google drives to organize files, share files, send meeting planners and direct emails.* You will execute work related to chemicals or tools with the greatest respect for training that has been delivered and best practice safety standards.* Scenic Artist* Mechanical prowess in design or engineering* Rigging* Experience with design software, such as Illustrator, Photoshop, Rhino, Fusion 360, Blender.* A strong embracing attitude that safety is of the utmost importance to our culture at Meow Wolf.* Prior work experience in the scenic arts, immersive arts, amusement park, themed entertainment, recreation facility, or public art exhibitions.* Creative problem solving, brainstorming and flexibility to collaborate with others in creating solutions.* Prior work experience in a design or fabrication related field.* Experience working with power tools and heavy equipment.* A collaborative, can do attitude working as a positive member of the team.* Education / formal training in the scenic arts, fine arts, graphic design and asset- 3-5 years of professional experience working in museum, public installations, immersive arts, scenic design production, or theme parks in one or more of the following disciplines:

* Art restoration and art preservation: fine art, artistic painting/murals, installation art maintenance,

* Digital Fabrication: 3D printing, CNC Milling, laser cutting, vinyl cutting, and vacuum forming CAD designs, parametric modeling,

* Metalworking: welding, grinding, cutting, assembly

* Woodworking: finish carpentry, scenic design

* Sculpture: Casting and mold making, additive and subtractive sculpting, mix medium and multimedia* Demonstrate flexibility and a receptiveness to change.* Dual language skills, especially but not limited to English and Spanish.* Prior work experience using aerial work platforms & fall protection.* OSHA 10 General Industry* A portfolio or past work in the fine arts an asset* Workshop tools and heavy tool experience such as air work platforms* Must be available to work a flexible schedule including weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.* This job primarily operates but is not limited to an indoor setting with exposure to noisy environments, working around dust and fumes, dim lighting, strong visual effects including strobing lights, special effects, fog machines and small and/or enclosed spaces.* Physical ability to walk, stand, take stairs/elevators, climb ladders and navigate the elements during the day and night.* Employees may be required to lift up to 75 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Job duties will include the use of maintenance shop tools, paints, cleaning equipment, cleaning agents and chemicals.* All employees will comply with company and OSHA standard workplace safety protocols.**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
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