Manager, Show Lighting

* 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….  
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* Job Description:

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* Location:

** This position is based in Santa Fe, NM.  
** Compensation:
** The salary range for this position is $88,870.00 - $. Compensation  is based on location and experience.
The
*** Manager, Show Lighting
*** will be responsible for supporting the management and processes of the Show Lighting Team. This role requires strong managerial and administrative skills, creative problem-solving, and sensitivity to engage in a nuanced creative process and culture. The ideal candidate will have experience in team management related to large-scale immersive experience design, interactive environments, and/or immersive projection and technology-driven experiences. This person will possess strong communication and time management skills, a sense of humor, patience, and a drive to create innovative experiences in small and large-scale projects.

This candidate will be instrumental in the designing, refinement, and development of the lighting team’s drawing practices and integration into a BIM environment. The ability to trust, respect, inspire, and be compassionate with team members is vital in guiding individuals who create these projects and is crucial to success in this role. The ideal candidate will have strong experience as a Lighting Designer, Lighting Design Manager, or Lighting Specialist.
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* Job Responsibilities:

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* ● Drive hiring and staffing strategy for show lighting team  
● Management of time off requests, tracking, and expense approvals.  
● Drive show lighting team resourcing and resource management across projects and initiatives.  
● Build strategies for and execute design & production management for the Show Lighting Team.  
● Drive the development, refinement, and execution of design, drafting practices, and integration into a BIM environment.  
● Read and understand drawings, schedules, and budgets that will be produced by and for the Show Lighting Team.  
● Drive standards and processes for production partners working with lighting and embedded lighting.  
● Help cultivate a healthy workplace that inspires personal and team growth.  
● Advocate for the needs of the Show Lighting Team with project and company leadership.  
● Scope and drive documentation and operations support needs with other key stakeholders.  
● Contribute to project scoping, resourcing, schedules, and needs of subject matter experts
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* Required Qualifications:

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* ● 7-10+ years of experience managing a Lighting Design team or lighting specialists in a creative environment.  
● Strong understanding of Lighting Design (themed entertainment, architectural, and other) and phases, including an understanding of themed entertainment industry standard lighting systems and tools such as ETC Mosaic.  
● Work experience in multi-year exhibition development through all major project phases.  
● Experience with Python…