Frosting Artist (Project-Based Role)

Meow Wolf

4d•$40•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Art Team Task Force, the Frosting Artist is an integral member of and a creative collaborator in artistic productions. Frosting Artists are responsible for helping execute a creative vision during the Art Install and Frosting phase of the project. This role includes, but is not limited to, creating artistic components for installations, muraling work, and overall installation support work for the exhibit. The successful candidate will have experience working in a collaborative environment and will demonstrate proficiency working with a variety of art materials and techniques. They will display willingness and potential to both lead small teams and assist other artists and specialists on projects. They will coordinate closely with fellow project stakeholders, including Creative Directors, Field Art Directors and Field Art Strategist as well as Creative Producers. They will bring out the best in others, both creatively and culturally, as a considerate and reliable team member. Project tasks may include concept ideation, materials estimates, production planning, gathering supplies, material preparation, research, design development, artwork assembly, construction, and finish elements; as well as maintenance and storage of work area, tools, and projects.

Requirements

Accountability
Adaptability
Communication
Quality Focus
Radical Inclusiveness
Knowledge and Skills
Team Focus
Fluency in three or more of the following skills: Muraling, Sculpting and modeling, Metal fabrication, Carpentry, Sewing, Surfacing techniques, Casting and mold-making, Mount-making, Color mixing, matching, and theory, Figurative and representational realism in 2D or 3D media, Scenic painting and aging, Digital media, Technology fabrication

Nice To Haves

3+ years developing and creating immersive art experiences
2+ years experience working in a creative production setting
Experience working collaboratively

Responsibilities

Assist, and occasionally lead, team members on various projects
Display a notable sense of attention to detail and accuracy of work
Maintain exceptional organizational skills and an ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment
Show a willingness to take initiative on projects or tasks without being prompted
Work closely with creative directors and art directors to ensure cohesion with exhibit creative intent
Maintain fluid collaboration between Art Team Task Force members
Adapt to changing needs and taking on new tasks
Anticipate issues and use logical judgment with basic guidance and instruction
Solve problems creatively and in close coordination with project stakeholders and team members
Utilize interpersonal communication skills to work with diverse personalities
Demonstrate exceptional reliability, punctuality, and professionalism
Implement basic administrative skills to help estimate and plan for production in collaboration with managers
Work well in groups and individually
Support a positive work atmosphere by demonstrating flexibility and enthusiasm for collaboration