Exhibition Art & Scenic Associate (Variable, Part Time)

Meow Wolf•Las Vegas, NV

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Meow Wolf opens portals of possibility. 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, Provocative Playfulness, Outsiders Welcome, Authentic Compassion, and Audacious Courage. This is a variable, part-time position with no set schedule or guaranteed hours. Work is offered based on availability and once accepted, shifts must be worked as assigned. As a member of the art and scenic team, you play a key role in the upkeep, preservation, and redesign of the artistic aesthetic of the space, ensuring the highest quality for our guest experience. This role reports to the Lead of the department and involves working with art and mechanical elements, carpentry tools, chemicals, paints, and rigging in our immersive arts exhibition. Responsibilities include maintenance and preservation of installations, materials, and mechanisms, as well as the design, fabrication, and installation of new exhibit elements. The role also involves routine maintenance, inspections, and participation in the installation of future exhibition development and growth.

Requirements

1-3 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, 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), Scenic Artist, Mechanical prowess in design or engineering, Rigging.
Experience with design software, such as Illustrator, Photoshop, Rhino, Fusion 360, Blender.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Strong embracing attitude that safety is of the utmost importance.

Nice To Haves

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.
Workshop tools and heavy tool experience such as air work platforms.
Education / formal training in the scenic arts, fine arts, graphic design.

Responsibilities

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 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 and in the back-of-house workshop.
Design, fabricate, theme, and install new or rework existing exhibition elements to better serve our guest experience.
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, keeping detailed up-to-date records for all exhibition elements and processes.
Ensure appropriate PPE is used based on SDS standards for Hazardous Materials including reactive epoxies, sculpting materials, and paints.
Analyze, observe, and propose ideas for improvements to elongate the lifespan and quality of artistic imagery.
Communicate effectively with the team and pay close attention to detail.
Balance the care of visual aesthetics and functional mechanics aspects of the exhibition art through attention to detail.
Regularly track work conducted in the maintenance and inspection database and ensure data accuracy.
Use Google Drives to organize files, share files, send meeting planners, and direct emails.
Execute work related to chemicals or tools with the greatest respect for training and best practice safety standards.