Paint and Pigment Specialist (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 position with an anticipated duration of 2+ months.

Location: Santa Fe, NM

Compensation: The base salary for this position starts at $70,000.  Compensation can vary based on location and experience. 

Job Summary:

 As a member of the Artistic Development & Production team, a Paint & Pigment Specialist is an integral part and creative collaborator in artistic productions. A Paint & Pigment Specialist 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 components for exhibitions, standalone installations, and experiences created by Meow Wolf Inc.

A Paint & Pigment Specialist 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 others on projects. Paint & Pigment Specialists will display a notable attention to detail and a high level of craftsmanship in their finished work. Paint & Pigment Specialists 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 elements, onsite installation, and keeping a tidy work area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Your primary responsibility will be to further the creation of artwork with your expertise in using paint systems, performing surface preparation, color application, and top coating. You will possess a depth of understanding of this process that will enable you to offer consultation to team members on proper technique, paint strategy, and color selection. You will also understand the use of a paint booth well enough to make recommendations on operational efficiency, diagnose issues, recommend repairs, train other team members when needed, and identify machine upgrades that will benefit the overall operation of the team. 

• Demonstrated proficiency working with various paint types, including Matthew’s Paint System, pigments and binders, surface preparation, color mixing, matching, and theory, paint durability, various application techniques including spray, brush, and roller methods, repair and restoration techniques, sealants and protective finishes.

• Demonstrated ability in some of the following skills: Sewing, Modeling and s