Creative Director (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 12+ months.

Location: Santa Fe, NM

Purpose: To lead and bring to life the creative vision for a portion of Meow Wolf’s new exhibition space. 

Job Summary:

Meow Wolf is seeking a dynamic and adventurous Creative Director to manage and execute the creative vision of a portion of a new exhibition space, working hand-in-hand with Project Leadership to balance the project’s ambition and resources. The ideal candidate is skilled at driving teams toward consensus and takes pride in supporting the creative vision of many contributors. 

Working alongside the Senior Creative Director, the Creative Director upholds and guides the creative priorities within an exhibition, and is responsible for supervising artists and creative leaders through the execution of those priorities throughout the lifecycle of a project.

As a critical member of our cross-functional team, the Creative Director will serve as an intermediary between the project’s large creative teams by driving the vision and overseeing a significant portion of an exhibition’s creative experience. This person will, in partnership with the Senior Creative Director and Creative Producer, drive and lead a team of artists, creators and designers (such as Art Directors, Narrative Leads, Content Directors, Artists, contractors, etc.). A Creative Director is highly imaginative, effective at synthesizing and distilling creative vision for all the active disciplines in Meow Wolf, and is responsible for setting expectations and deadlines for the designated projects and people. They must be steadfast and strategic as they work within Meow Wolf’s highly ambitious and collaborative model. The Creative Director will assess how all aspects of the creative vision come together, and thus, will be accountable for the overall budget impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• CREATIVE STRATEGY

  • Budget & Schedule Management & Communication: Partner with your Senior Creative Director, fellow Creative Directors, Creative Producers, and Project Managers in budgeting and resource allocation for creative projects, ensuring efficient use of resources while maintaining high-quality standards. Develop and utilize communication tools (such as creative briefs, presentations, design documents, etc.) to effectively communicate those scope, schedule, and budget parameters to the larger team. This role will make decisions that impact scope, schedule, and budget responsibility for approximately 35% of an exhibition space.  

  • Value Engineering: Make fast and definitive decisions while leaving room for input from other creatives and artists. The Creative Director will need to be able to react within the limitations given pertaining to the project resources in order to m