Meow Wolf

Meow Wolf

Exhibition Manager

California - Exhibition · Full-time

No sponsorship$94k-$131kDetected 28 days ago
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About the role

  • You will be expected to deal with a wide range of technical issues, and will benefit from experience in techniques, methods and standards of construction, electrical systems, computers, electronics, and emerging technologies.
  • Under the direction of the Director of Exhibition & Facilities, you will coordinate all internal resources, corporate resources, in-house and contract artists, external Vendors, and contractors as needed.
  • You are a key collaborator across the enterprise, offering at times operational insight to enhance decisions being made on new projects and new exhibitions.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and lead exhibition maintenance and inspection (immersive art and technical engineering) along with projects during the design, production/ fabrication, and installation phases.
  • Maintain a maintenance & inspection database to monitor the condition of equipment including lighting, sound, projection, computer, monitors, data distribution, power distribution, relays and rigging equipment.
  • Manage repair and replace equipment within budgetary constraints.
  • You are responsible for project management (including budget management) and execution of a variety of maintenance, new design & development projects from troubleshooting, planning, scheduling, redesigns, logistics, and financial tracking with a focus on quality and equipment uptime.
  • You will be procuring, programming, installing, maintaining, and designing necessary equipment, and setting a preventive maintenance and inspection duty cycle to support optimal long-term functionality.
  • Establish and maintain safety protocols, procedures and comply with building codes in alignment with state and federal rules and regulations.
  • Maintain the Exhibit and all back of house and technical spaces in a safe, organized, and clean state.
  • Strategically schedule staff for the most effective impact on the exhibition within budgeted guidelines. Maintain and submit employee time sheets, invoices, and other applicable financial items in a timely manner.
  • Perform duties such as digital fabrication along with 3D modeling and design.
  • We create immersive and interactive experiences that transport audiences into fantastic realms of story and exploration.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work history in a core discipline such as Project Management, Technical Direction in the performing arts, Design Development & Installation, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience in a technical leadership role working in the immersive arts / amusement park, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of professional experience in relevant industries, ideally working in Emerging Technology, Entertainment Technology, Software Development, Electrical Engineering, or Professional Audiovisual trades.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience related to management of a design moving to fabrication, welding, and installations.
  • Experience managing multiple projects at once and prioritizing competing work streams.
  • In-depth knowledge of theatrical technical equipment, computers, data backbones and programming.
  • Make recommendations to the Director of Facilities & Exhibition regarding capital purchases of technical equipment, operating budgets, team training and external vendors required to support the venue.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
  • Employee may be required to remain in a sitting or standing position for prolonged periods, and repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Compensation

  • The salary range for this position is $94,187 to $131,125.
  • may vary based on candidate location and experience.

Benefits

  • 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.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Company info

  • We are all outsiders at heart, and we create space for everyone to feel like they belong.
  • We are "kind punks" - supportive to each other and standing up for what we believe in.
  • The employee will comply with company and OSHA standard workplace safety protocols.
  • We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
  • 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.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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