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Meow Wolf · 2 weeks ago

Lighting Designer (Project-Based Role)

New York, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Meow Wolf is a creative company that designs immersive and interactive experiences. They are seeking a Lighting Designer to develop show lighting designs and creative lighting experiences for their exhibitions and events, collaborating with various stakeholders to achieve the desired artistic outcomes.

ArtAugmented RealityDigital MediaEventsPodcastService IndustryVirtual Reality

No H1B

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to inform and understand the overall Creative Intent for Exhibits, Events, Projects, and Elements in order to drive development of the lighting creative intent for these projects

Delve into learning Meow Wolf’s design processes and phase deliverables, as well as general keystone technologies

Strategically plan then manage the physical lighting integration

Program and focus the lighting integration as dictated by creative intent

Support installation and document the systems after completion of each project

Research cutting edge technologies, software, and equipment to better implement and innovate upon creative designs

Introduce new processes to lighting design for improved or new workflows

Establish relationships with industry vendors for contract work

Qualification

Lighting design experienceTechnical skillsCreative skillsArchitectural lightingImmersive group entertainmentLighting integrationSoftware proficiencyInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsCreative thinking

Required

3 to 5 years of lighting design experience in themed entertainment, immersive art or theater, with a strong balance in both technical and creative skills

Experience concealing and integrating fixtures that enhance the environment, without drawing attention to the equipment

Experience with architectural lighting but are also aware of trends and more dynamic lighting, like concert lighting

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

You are excellent at being a self starter and driving your own projects and timelines

You are a fearless team member who isn't afraid to ask questions and has a “go getter” approach to your work

You are open minded to a DIY culture and amenable to the ebbs and flows of lighting design

You bring patience and perseverance and will be able to serve as a teacher to your teammates and other departments

You are adept at receiving input and information from multiple parties

You hold excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills, organizational as well as creative thinking

You represent the project and department in a professional manner while working with internal and external partners

In-depth knowledge of core platforms and programs as they will be utilized on a daily basis: Google Suite, Vectorworks Spotlight, AutoCad, Revit, ETC EOS, ETC Mosaic, MSD and/or Depence2, WYSIWYG, and Capture Pre-Visualization software

Working knowledge of: TouchDesigner and Max/MSP interactive design/development software

Working knowledge of sACN/Art-Net/DMX/OSC/IP networking