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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 8+ months.
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Compensation:
The salary range for this position is $78,720 to $88,560. Compensation may vary based on location and experience.
Job Summary:
The Associate Show Manager will assist a senior Show Manager, supporting the Show Management team to oversee the design, development, and delivery of Show exhibition elements within a fast-paced, creative environment. This role will support the work of Show design and production teams for all Show disciplines involved in the project, oversee multiple vendors, and collaborate across departments throughout all project phases. This role will assist in the management, supervision, monitoring, budgeting, scheduling, and expediting of the design, development, and delivery of exhibition elements.
The Associate Show Manager will work with the Show’s Leadership team to consistently ensure that the project deliverables fall within the scope, schedule, and budget. A high level of detail is required to successfully execute this role. Due to the high level of collaboration needed cross-departmentally, and with external vendors and partners, experience in working with teams of all sizes and ability to communicate clearly, professionally and effectively is required.
This role requires a highly capable and efficient individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys challenges, and can both maintain the current culture and processes while also improving upon them.
Job Responsibilities:
Work collaboratively with Show Leadership. Provide regular feedback and updates to senior Show Management on the development of the project.
Support the larger Show Team, in close collaboration with the Show Leadership team, to deliver assigned aspects of the Show Art and Technical elements.
Work with multiple outside vendors for all Show disciplines involved in the project in a professional and collaborative, art-centric manner.
Lead Show production status and schedule reviews. Ensure coordination with internal production departments, external vendors, and project teams.
Develop detailed, coordinated schedules for assigned Show elements, identifying and managing critical path and resource issues, in coordination with the Show Leadership team, Senior Project Manager, and Planner.
Supports development of resource plans, estimates, and schedules for Show elements in collaboration with project and departmental leadership.
Has budgetary responsibility and management of the assigned Show scope on a project, “right sized” for your level of experience. Monitors and manages that budget throughout design, fabrication, installation, art direction approvals, and commissioning for the entire project life cycle.
Participates in the qualification, procurement, selection, contracting and performance of all Show consultants, contractors, vendors, manufacturers, fabricators, etc. required to deliver the Show scope.
Assists with writing scopes of work, including inputs from Subject Matter Experts (SME’s), collecting all specifications and drawings, and assembeling a bid package to send out to appropriate bidders.
Participate in the bid process including pre-bid meetings, answering pre-bid questions, collecting final bids, negotiating final contract amounts, and obtaining all necessary internal approvals to award the contract.
Day-to-day management of awarded Show contracts including conducting weekly meetings, managing vendor Show drawing approvals, managing creative/art direction approvals, timely issuance of directives, change management (directives and issuing any change orders), obtaining costing concurrence from estimating, obtaining management approval to allow for accurate Estimated Final Cost (EFC) reporting, Show vendor adherence to schedule/budget limitations, and timely project closeout.
Design phase management, including sub-consultant coordination, for assigned Show scope.
Assist and coordinate Show vendor deliverables.
Aid in the creation and refinement of the means and methods development process to precisely record all modifications as they happen.
Installation phases management, including presiding over the day-to-day installation activities of assigned Show vendors including coordination with facility contractors, the site’s general contractor, and Meow Wolf’s Art Team Task Force and Art Installation Manager(s).
Required Qualifications:
Must have 2+ years of professional experience or degree in a related field.
Must have experience with projects involving design, fabrication, on-site installation, and programming.
Previous experience in Show Management, Project Management, or Coordinator role.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Theatre, Fine Arts or equivalent field experience preferred
Previous fabrication experience with a wide array of materials and processes.
You possess knowledge of core platforms and programs as they will be utilized on a daily basis: Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and Airtable, Scheduling/Planning Software
Creative Expertise: You possess a basic understanding of the creative process and deliverables, allowing you to effectively collaborate with creative teams.
Client Relationship Management: You have strong interpersonal skills, fostering strong relationships between stakeholders.
Collaborative Team Player: Thrives in collaborative environments, actively contributing to team goals, supporting colleagues of varying levels of expertise, and fostering a positive and inclusive working atmosphere.
Financial Acumen: You have a familiarity with creating, understanding, managing, and adhering to project budgets, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively and that the project stays on track financially.
Exceptional Communication Skills: Possesses strong written communication skills, crafting clear, concise, and persuasive documents. Articulate and confident in oral communication, delivering impactful presentations and facilitating engaging discussions.
Leadership and Presentation Abilities: Able to confidently present information and guide meetings in various group settings, adapting style and approach to suit the audience and objectives.
Innovative and Organized: Combines organizational skills with creative thinking to develop innovative solutions, manage multiple tasks effectively, and meet deadlines consistently.
Work environment and physical demands:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required.
Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This job also frequently operates at off-site locations.
Physical Demands:
This role works in a dynamic environment that includes both office and active construction site settings. Work may be performed in a standard office environment for project planning, coordination, and meetings, as well as on construction sites where exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, dust, and uneven terrain is common. The role requires adherence to all company and OSHA safety standards, and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when on-site. The position involves frequent collaboration with project teams, contractors, and vendors in fast-paced and occasionally high-pressure conditions to meet deadlines and project milestones.
The employee will comply with company and OSHA standard workplace safety protocols. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Schedule:
This is a full-time position averaging 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm MT or 10 am to 6 pm MT – occasionally requiring flexibility to work during evenings or weekends based on business needs, especially during installation phase at project site locations.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position does not require supervisory responsibility.
Travel:
Travel is required for this position and varies by phase. This may include business trips and temporary assignments as necessary. During the design phases, this position may require some business travel (10%-25%). During the production and installation phases, this position may require extensive travel (30%+), based on candidate location.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
IMPACT: Meow Wolf is committed to our DIY roots and grassroots community support principles. To document that commitment, we converted our legal designation into a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation and have certified as a B Corporation. As a B Corp, we have a triple bottom line of supporting financial, social and environmental wellbeing in our community.
INCLUSION: Meow Wolf is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to ensuring all employees enjoy and thrive in a work environment where differences make us the vibrant, wonderful community we are! All employment decisions at Meow Wolf are based on business need, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, service in the military or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
BENEFITS:
The choices we make concerning our benefits during enrollment periods are among the most important we select for ourselves and our families. As part of the total compensation package for full-time employees, Meow Wolf offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes various options to meet individual healthcare and financial needs along with many perks.
Medical Insurance options: PPO & HDHP*
Dental and Vision Insurance*
HSA, HRA, and FSA options*
401k Retirement Plan
Company paid Life Insurance Policy and Disability Coverage(s)*
Voluntary Critical Illness and Life Insurance Policies*
Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
Paid Parental Leave for 12 weeks
Discount off Meow Wolf Gift Shop Merch and Cafes
Admission to Meow Wolf attractions for employees and guests
*Regular or Project Based Full-time positions
Please visit www.meowwolf.com/careers for more information.