Associate Creative Producer, ATTF (Project-Based Role)

Meow Wolf

2+ Years | Los Angeles, California, United States (On Site) | Full Time | 1 day ago

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Job Summary

Under the direction of ATTF Managers, the Associate Creative Producer supports Creative team leaders (Producer and Creative Director) in the development and management of all project-related aesthetic, show, and guest-experience elements throughout the project life cycle. This role involves day-to-day management of the creative team, supervising workloads of staff, vendors, and artists, and determining strategies for successful completion of assigned show elements. The producer guides and articulates the project’s creative vision and motivates teams for its development and implementation.

Must Have

Regularly track and update the progress of creative deliverables, adhering to scope, schedule, and budget.
Assist in developing and managing resource plans, estimates, and schedules for creative deliverables.
Ensure all creative team members execute deliverables on schedule and within budget.
Assist with writing scopes of work for creative consultants and contracting their services.
Follow up with creative consultants for on-time delivery.
Support and participate in OCEO and C-Suite Strategy meetings.
Prepare and maintain creative presentation and communication materials.
Maintain project phase creative documentation.
Assist Senior Creative Producer in driving participant experience mapping process, focusing on diversity, access, and inclusion.
2+ years of experience in creative enterprises.
Experience in Location Based/Themed Entertainment.
Experience shepherding high budget multimedia projects from ideation to completion.
Proven leadership in guiding artistic and creative professionals.
Excellent interpersonal skills, organizational, and creative thinking.
General understanding of Location Based / Themed Entertainment industries and production pipelines.
Knowledge of creative process and deliverables.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Steadfast and strategic approach within a collaborative model.
In-depth knowledge of Google Suite, Gantt charts, Air Table.

Perks & Benefits

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

Job Description

Associate Creative Producer, ATTF (Project-Based Role)

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:

Job Disclosures:

Project-Based Role: This is a project-based position with an anticipated duration of 7+ 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.

Purpose: To support ATTF (Art Team Task Force) 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 ATTF Managers, the Associate Creative Producer supports the Creative team leaders (Producer and Creative 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 reviewed at the OCEO level, including communications with the Board and strategic partners, Company-wide and departmental strategic plans and goals, financial information and projections and information related to the ongoing bargaining process with the CWA and other labor relations matters.

Requirements

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 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, 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 the Board of Directors, investors, civic leaders, etc.
Maintain project phase creative documentation as applicable
Assist Senior 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.
You must possess an in-depth knowledge of core platforms and programs as they will be utilized on a daily basis: Google Suite, Gantt charts, Air Table

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 on a construction site and allows for flexibility to work from home. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and scanners.

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. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at times.

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 may require minimal travel <5%

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.