Graphic Designer (Project-Based Role)

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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: We believe the act of creating together amplifies possibilities.

• Provocative Playfulness:  We celebrate the unexpected because it is the doorway to discovery.

• Outsiders Welcome: We are all outsiders at heart, and we create space for everyone to feel like they belong.

• Authentic Compassion: We are “kind punks” - supportive to each other and standing up for what we believe in.

• Audacious Courage: We have the courage to radically reinvent ourselves to push the boundaries of art.

If this all sounds like YOU, read on….

Job Description:

Job Disclosures:

Project-Based Role: This is a project based role with an anticipated duration of 2+ years.

Location: Santa Fe, NM

Compensation: The salary for this position starts at $60,629.  Compensation is based on location and experience.  

Job Summary:

Meow Wolf is seeking highly skilled graphic designers to work across many divisions of our company including exhibitions, events, marketing, immersive events design, products, merchandise and more. The ideal candidate will be able to design for print, web, branding, visual identity, physical goods and mobile and work across teams and departments as directed.

Graphic Designers have the skills and experience to complete projects with creative problem solving. Their work is project based, and will assist Lead Designers with larger conceptual projects.

The position will work closely with many departments, collaborating with other staff designers. It is crucial for the designer to prioritize tasks on multiple projects, work well under pressure, follow graphics standards, and suggest more ways of improving existing designs and design systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design original pieces, including illustrations and infographics

• Generate ideas to portray concepts and advertise products/services

• Maintain brand consistency throughout all our marketing projects

• Communicate with relevant teams to ensure deadlines are met

• Collaborate with a variety of departments as required, including exhibitions, marketing, merchandising, operations, show management, production design, creative direction and fabrication

• Prioritize projects based on importance and urgency of deadline.

• Communicate with relevant teams to ensure deadlines are met.

• Work closely with fellow graphic designers on ideating, concepting and resource sharing. 

• Mentor associate graphic designers. 

• Participate in the ideation, presentation and execution of assignments, following through on all creative deliverables.

• Be responsible for the quality, timeliness and effectiveness of projects, to ensure that final design assets are completed to specifications.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a graphic designer

• Knowledge and experience with Adobe Creative Suite

• Experience working with print and digital standards and mediums

• Have a broad understanding of and ability to execute the various types of graphic design.

• Ability to stay focused under pressure, prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously in