Exhibitions Creative Engineer (Project Based Role)

Meow Wolf • Santa Fe, NM

131d • $80,000

About The Position

Meow Wolf opens portals of possibility. Come as you are! 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 project-based role with an anticipated duration of 2+ years, located on-site in Santa Fe, NM, with a base salary starting at $80,000.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED required, B.S. Degree or higher in Computer Sciences, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years experience designing and developing interactive environments, prototyping electronics and control systems, and developing custom electronics with microcontrollers for artistic and technical exhibits.
• Proven proficiency in at least one high-level multimedia programming language such as TouchDesigner, Python, Processing and Max/MSP.
• Experience in programming Arduino.
• Knowledge of programming microcontrollers for interactive experiences.
• Strong technical writing skills, and the ability to document program code.
• Strong ability to develop dynamic interactive behaviors using custom electronics and microcontrollers.
• Strong ability to self-manage and drive project deliverables forward.
• Collaborative problem solving across artistic and technical disciplines.
• Self-starter, able to identify and drive major technical needs for a project.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of experience designing and developing interactive environments with a focus on electronics and control systems for major guest-facing exhibitions.
• Desired familiarity with Unity, Max/MSP, OpenGL, C, C++, C#, TouchDesigner, Javascript, Network Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science.
• Experience programming animatronic functions.
• Experience with the IoT.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Creative Directors, Experience Designers, Audio, Video, and Lighting Designers, AD&P Artists, and Technical Direction at the onset of each project to design and refine interactive elements.
• Document interactive element design, including system architecture, system behaviors, sensor logic, and control flow.
• Perform rigorous research and development testing to prove viability of technical designs.
• Document all testing results in a technical system documentation packet and finalize design for each element and system.
• Design electronic and multimedia hardware and software systems needed for Meow Wolf exhibitions.
• Develop and deploy production software code for microcontrollers and interactive systems.
• Finalize the programming of each element and ensure compatibility with the overall show controller.
• Produce documentation for installation and maintenance of exhibition components.
• Furnish the final code to Operations Maintenance at the close of a project.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree