Sr. Production 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 Position: This is a project-based position with an anticipated duration of 2+ years.

Location: Santa Fe, NM or New York Metro Area

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $103,130 to $154,180.  Compensation is based on location and experience.  

Job Summary:

The Sr. Production Designer is responsible for leading the oversight of the design and execution efforts of all exhibit related elements as a key member of Show Leadership, driving the various processes necessary while mentoring Staff and Associate level PDs in these processes. Innovative and creative, the Sr. Production Designer is an organized thinker who is able to ideate multiple technical and creative approaches and solutions to meet design criteria, such as, guest experience, capacity, spacing, etc., while understanding and adhering to the local building codes. Responding to the Creative Director and Creative Producer, the Sr. PD ensures that the project’s creative vision and design is accurately integrated and documented in models, drawing packages, and executed through production. The Sr Production Designer demonstrates healthy and engaged collaboration as well as modeling communication strategies and workflows that support the project, and the various teams involved. Utilizes various drafting techniques and tools to review and navigate dimensional and scale drawings/models that detail construction methods and the integration of various exhibition elements with each other and the facility.  The Sr. Production Designer is a leader on the Production Design team and a partner to creative disciplines, supporting Artists’ intent and ensuring that the creative vision is upheld and executed. 

This position coordinates with all project personnel, departments, and disciplines through the ideation, concept, fabrication, and installation phases. Responsible for designing construct-able projects to stay on track with creative intent, schedule, and stay within budget requirements. 

The ideal candidate will enjoy working with a broad range of stakeholders and technologies. Critical to success will be the ability to build trust and relationships with technical and non-technical colleagues to understand their needs, and deliver relevant solutions leveraging a variety of user-research methodologies and design tools.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Drives and manages the development of the Show Design packages with internal and external resources to achieve these priorities:

  • Creative Vision

  • Physical/Functional Feasibility

  • Successful Integration with other trades

  • Guiding Budget & Schedule Feasibility - Managed by Show Producer and Project Management

• Partner with