Concept Artist (Project Based Role)

Meow Wolf • Santa Fe, NM • Full-time

$60,629

per year

Digital Media Creative Collaboration Visual Development 3D Art Modeling Concept Artist Rendering Character Design Art Direction Storyboarding Themed Entertainment 2D Art Immersive Art Environmental Design

Job Description

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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:

Location: On-site (Santa Fe, NM) or Remote, providing the candidate resides in one of the following markets: Santa Fe, NM; Denver, CO; Las Vegas, NV; Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; New York, NY; or Los Angeles, CA

Compensation:

The base salary for this position is $60,629.00.

Deadline: The deadline for submitting applications for this position is June 27, 2025. Meow Wolf reserves the right to extend this deadline if needed.

Job Summary:

Are you a “multidimensional” creative with solid experience producing 2D and 3D concept art and renderings? Join the multiverse of Meow Wolf and its growing Visual Development team as a Concept Artist, where you’ll primarily focus on projects for our new exhibitions and Blue Sky endeavors. This versatile role will collaborate closely with Creative Directors and Artists to visually realize compelling and descriptive visualizations and ideation for all forms of art and entertainment design such as immersive spaces, narrative-based projects (character development, prop design, scenic, vehicle, environmental design, etc.) and a variety of other Meow Wolf created content. Additionally, there may be opportunities for the Concept Artist to create renderings for Meow Wolf’s marketing, merchandise and operations teams.

Concept Artists work across multiple departments to maintain consistent aesthetics and feeling throughout each part of a project. The Concept Artist will be adept at working in many styles, acting as a conduit for visualization and articulation, taking ideas from Creative Directors and Artists and representing those ideas in a format that responds to the most immediate needs of project development.

A Concept Artist will use their rendering and modeling skills to help visualize an Artist or Creative Director’s vision as well as to convey a sense of emotion. It is essential that a Concept Artist is proud of their work, but not necessarily attached to a particular direction. Concept Artists provide preliminary option paths for Creative Directors and Artists. As those paths narrow and direction comes into focus, those works become more refined and pass on to the next stage.

Concept Artists will work in both analog and digital media according to the objectives of each project. Candidates must be self-motivated, organized, resourceful, and capable of working collaboratively with directors, artists, designers, and other creatives on projects at multiple scales and varied artistic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop descriptive 2D and 3D concept art, digital models, and renderings for communicating with art, design, and other creative teams.
Represent other artists’ ideas in a variety of styles and methods according to the project’s directives and/or development needs.
Assist in live visualization during meetings and ideations, converting verbal ideas into visuals.
Create detailed storyboards for a variety of animated and live-action productions.
Develop detailed character sheets and undertake pre-viz for animation
Manage multiple tasks and make solution-driven decisions in a fast-paced work environment
Adhere to tight schedules with minimal supervision and work well under pressure.
Collaborate with a variety of interdisciplinary teams, including Creative Directors, Artists, fellow concept artists, marketing, merchandise, and operations.
Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

You bring 5+ years of experience working in a creative or design environment.
You come with 2 + years of experience in 2D and 3D concept art and visualizations in a professional capacity.
You preferably come from themed entertainment, the film industry, rendering spaces or a comic book background.
You come with industry knowledge on materiality and production methods.
You are well-versed in working with print and digital formats.
You have the ability to stay focused under pressure, including prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
You are able to drive the improvement of company graphics standards and be a self-starter.
You come with a portfolio of professional design work that demonstrates skills and experience as a Concept Artist, as well as a keen visual aesthetic.
You are collaborative, open-minded, and come with excellent communication skills.
You will create 2D and 3D concepts, renderings, and designs to help visualize the art and creative direction of Meow Wolf’s new exhibitions and creative initiatives, thereby contributing to a spectacular immersive experience for our guests.

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 machine,s 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. Employees 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 15 pounds at times.

The employee will comply with the 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, with business hours Monday through Friday, generally from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This position requires work outside of regular business hours to meet with Artists who may not be able to meet during those hours.

Supervisor Responsibilities:

This position does not require supervisory responsibility.

Travel

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.