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:

Project-Based Position: This is a project-based role with an anticipated duration of 2+ years.

Location: Santa Fe, NM

Job Summary:

In partnership with the Executive Creative Producer the Creative Producer is the Creative team leader responsible for achieving and maintaining the artistic and creative vision and for ensuring the implementation of that vision through the project life cycle. 

Under the direction of the Executive Creative Producer and in partnership with the Creative Director, the Creative Producer is the day to day manager of the Creative team and is responsible for the development and management of all project-related aesthetic, show and guest-experience elements through the project life cycle.  Managing the execution of all creative deliverables and working closely with and collaborating with the Project Leaders to achieve common and cohesive objectives. The Creative Producer acts as the day-to-day manager of the creative team on assigned projects, supervising the workloads of any assigned staff, vendors, collaborating artists, and consultants and determining strategies to ensure the successful completion of all assigned show elements. 

The Creative Producer must be proficient in guiding and articulating the concepts and the experiences that define the project's creative vision and to motivate the involved teams who are responsible for providing input and support to its development. They must be steadfast and strategic as they work within Meow Wolf’s highly ambitious, collaborative model.

Job Responsibilities:

• Define scope of creative deliverables, adhering to the scope, schedule, and budget defined by the Project Leadership.

• Develop and manage resource plans, estimates, and schedules for creative deliverables in collaboration with the project team and exhibition leadership

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

• Effectively manages creative budgets and schedules throughout the whole scope of the project in collaboration with Project Teams

• Collaborate with team leadership to prioritize creative scope of project and creative delivery options

• Communicate clear and concise project creative updates to all Project Leadership

• Maintains presentation and communication materials

• Maintains phase creative documentation as applicable.  Blue Sky, Concept, Schematic, Detailed Design

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

• Hires and manages outside creative consultants as required by the needs of the Senior Creative Director. Writes scopes of work including exhibits and clearly defines deliverables for creative consultants then working with procurement to contract for their services.

Required Qualifications:

• BA or BS in theater, film, design or entertainment and art oriented field preferred or equivalent work experience

• Thorough knowledge of creative process and deliverables

• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills, organizational as well as creative thinking.

• Excellent understanding of Location Based / Themed Entertainment industries and their production pipelines

• 10+ years of experience in creative enterprises as well as experience in Location Based/Themed Entertainment and experience shepherding high budget multimedia projections from ideation to completion.

• 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. Cross-functional leadership experience required. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills, organizational as well as creative thinking. Strong soft skills. 

• Comfortability with ambiguity.  Ability to create and manage process

• Excellent understanding of Location Based / Themed Entertainment industries and their production pipelines

• Thorough knowledge of creative process and deliverables

• 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.

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

• Basic knowledge and experience with immersive group entertainment and/or art curation

• Previous film and/or theater production experience and/or themed entertainment and art curation

• Skilled knowledge of scope, schedule and budget planning and mitigation

• Effectively articulate creative intent and artistic vision to all levels of the Meow Wolf organization

• Effective in developing strong partnerships across all division of project departments

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. 

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, 9a.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

This position will require some travel (10%-25%)

This position will require temporary relocation during project installation. 

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.