Exhibition Art & Scenic Technician

Privacy Notice for California Applicants and Employees Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. 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: As a member of the art and scenic team, you play a key role in the upkeep, preservation and redesign of the artistic aesthetic of the space in keeping with the design intention of the exhibition designers in line with the highest quality for our guest experience. The Exhibition Art and Scenic Technician is an important role within the scenic and art department and reports to the Manager of the department. They work directly with art and mechanical elements, carpentry tools, chemicals, paints and rigging in our immersive arts exhibition. This position will be responsible for the maintenance and preservation of a wide variety of installations, materials, and mechanisms as well as the design, fabrication, and installation of new exhibit elements to meet the growing needs of the exhibition. In addition to routine maintenance and inspections the Exhibition Art and Scenic Technician will be involved in the installation of future exhibition development and growth. How you will do it... The Exhibition Art and Scenic technician will perform inspections and carry out routine maintenance of art throughout the exhibition. Including show graphics, scenic elements, murals, sculptures, overhead installations, dioramas, textiles, rockwork, furniture, and mechanical elements. Be a collaborative and constructive member of the overall team in Exhibitions bringing constructive ideas to your leadership. Take action and track timely fixes and repairs of any immediately solvable safety and guest experience issues. Operate with autonomy and initiative while problem solving a wide range of art damage. Maintain a safe and clean working environment both in the exhibition while working and in the back of house workshop. Design, fabricate, theme and install new or rework of existing exhibition elements to better serve our guest experience. Ability to take creative direction, work through an iterative design process, and produce finished parts for use in the exhibition. Document repairs, maintenance, upgrades, reworks, changes, and new designs. Keep detailed up to date records for all exhibition elements and processes. Ensure appropriate PPE is used based on SDS standards as they apply to Hazardous Materials including reactive epoxies, sculpting materials, and paints. You are responsible to analyze, observe and propose ideas for improvements to elongate lifespan and quality of the artistic imagery. You are responsible to communicate effectively with your team and pay close attention to detail. Balance both the care of the visual aesthetics and functional mechanics aspects of the exhibition art through attention to detail. You will regularly track work conducted in our maintenance and inspection database and ensure the accuracy of the data being entered. You will be using Google drives to organize files, share files, send meeting planners and direct emails. You will execute work related to chemicals or tools with the greatest respect for training that has been delivered and best practice safety standards. To be successful in this role... 3-5 years of professional experience working in museum, public installations, immersive arts, scenic design production, or theme parks in one or more of the following disciplines: Art restoration and art preservation: fine art, artistic painting/murals, installation art maintenance, Digital Fabrication: 3D printing, CNC Milling, laser cutting, vinyl cutting, and vacuum forming CAD designs, parametric modeling, Metalworking: welding, grinding, cutting, assembly Woodworking: finish carpentry, scenic design Sculpture: Casting and mold making, additive and subtra #J-18808-Ljbffr meowwolf