Associate Creative Producer (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 position with an anticipated duration of 12+ months.

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $78,720 to $88,560.  Compensation is based on location and experience.  

ASSOCIATE CREATIVE PRODUCER

Purpose: To support Creative team leaders on the development and management of all project-related aesthetic, show and guest-related components of an exhibition. 

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Executive Creative Producer and/or project-level Creative Producers, the Associate Creative Producer supports the Creative team leaders (Producer and Creative Director and Art Director) responsible for the development and management of all project-related aesthetic, show and guest-experience elements through the project life cycle. The Associate Creative Producer supports the day-to-day management of the creative team on assigned projects, assists with supervising the workloads of any assigned staff, vendors, collaborating artists, and consultants and helps to determine strategies to ensure the successful completion of all assigned show elements. The Associate Creative Producer must be proficient in guiding and articulating the concepts and experiences that define the project’s creative vision and to motivate the teams and individuals who are responsible for its development and implementation. This employee will have access to confidential information, including communications with the Board and strategic partners, Company-wide and departmental strategic plans and goals, financial information and projections.

You will help shepherd the execution of various exhibition elements, from conception to completion, with precision and diligence, thereby contributing to a spectacular experience for our guests. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Regularly track and update the progress of creative deliverables making sure they are adhering to the scope, schedule, and budget defined by project leadership

• Assist in development and management resource plans, estimates, and schedules for creative deliverables in collaboration with project leadership

• Ensure all creative team members, including creative direction, narrative, graphics, concept art, collaborating artists, creative direction, art direction and consultants are executing all creative deliverables on schedule and within the agreed upon budget

• Assist with the writing of scopes of work including exhibits and clearly defines deliverables for creative consultants then working with procurement to contract for their services

• Follow up with creative consultants to ensure on-time delivery of deliverables

• Support and participate in OCEO and C-Suite Strategy meetings on all matters relating to the company leadership, staffing, budgeting, Board review, and business strategy.

• Prepare and maintain creative presentation and communication materials, including preparing confidential information for presentations to key stakeholders.

• Maintain project phase creative documentation as applicable

• Assist Executive Creative Producer in driving participant experience mapping process, with focus on diversity, access, and inclusion

Required Qualifications

• You bring 2+ years of experience in creative enterprises as well as experience in Location Based/Themed Entertainment and experience shepherding high-budget multimedia projects from ideation to completion.

• You are a proven leader who can pull together artistic and creative professionals from many walks of life and focus them on a set of shared goals and deliverables.

• You come with excellent interpersonal skills, organizational as well as creative thinking.

• You possess a general understanding of Location-Based / Themed Entertainment industries and their production pipelines

• You come with a knowledge of creative process and deliverables

• You have excellent communication and collaboration skills that can successfully work across multiple departments and divisions to advance our artistic and storytelling initiatives in new and exciting ways.

• You must be steadfast and strategic as they work within Meow Wolf’s highly ambitious, collaborative model.

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 role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and scanners. This position also works in an indoor setting with exposure to noisy environments, dim lighting, strong visual effects including strobing lights, special effects, fog machines and small and/ or enclosed spaces.  This role will also move into an on site construction environment for the final year of the project installation phase. 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Physical ability to walk, stand, take stairs/slides/elevators, and navigate the elements during the day and night. 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. 

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, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Supervisor 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 will require some business travel (10%-25%). During the production and installation phases, this position will require extensive travel (30%+).

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.