CAD 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:

This role will be on-site at our Santa Fe offices. There is no relocation assistance available for this position.

Job Disclosures:

Project Based Role: This is a project-based position with an anticipated duration of 10+ months.

Location: On-site (Santa Fe, NM)

Compensation: The starting pay for this position is $60,629; compensation may vary based on experience.   

Job Summary:

 As a member of the Artistic Development & Production team, a CAD Designer is an integral member of and a creative collaborator in artistic productions. A CAD Designer is expected to assist and occasionally lead teams of multidisciplinary creators on Meow Wolf production projects. This role includes, but is not limited to, creating artistic and structural components for exhibitions, standalone installations, and experiences created by Meow Wolf Inc.

 A CAD Designer will have experience working in a collaborative environment and will demonstrate proficiency working with a variety of art materials and fabrication techniques. They will display willingness and potential to both lead small teams and assist others on projects. CAD Designers will display a notable attention to detail and a high level of craftsmanship in their finished work. CAD Designers will receive day-to-day direction from Production Managers and collaborate closely with Project stakeholders and partnering departments. They will strive to 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, production of artistic and structural elements, onsite installation, and keeping a tidy work area. 

Key Responsibilities

• Able to create shop drawings and finalized 3D models for fabrication, assembly, and installation

• Experience with modeling in Rhino 3D, Solidworks, Inventor, and/or Fusion 360

• Experience with drawing software - Adobe Illustrator and AutoCAD required, Stryker as a plus.

• Experience with CAM software - MasterCAM and RhinoCAM preferred

• Strong understanding of machining and assembly tolerances, material properties, and fastener selection required

• Experience with permanent exhibition design, fabrication, and installation process is required

• Experience designing for 3D printing, CNC operations, laser cutting, as well as reading and creating welding prints is required

• Experience running 3D load simulations on parts and assemblies is highly preferred

• Hands-on experience working with wood, metal, plastics, and general assembly strongly preferred

• Possesses a sense of how structures and assemblies should be accessed for maintenance and cleaning once installed in a permanent exhibition

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