Exhibition Manager

Job Description

Job Disclosures: Location: (On-Site) Las Vegas, NV
Deadline: The deadline for submitting applications for this position is August 15, 2026. Meow Wolf reserves the right to extend this deadline if needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee exhibition lifecycles, from daily site inspections and maintenance to strategic planning.
• Prioritize projects based on safety and guest impact, manage departmental logistics and vendor relations, and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Implement proactive preventive maintenance for all technology (lighting, A/V, rigging, networking) using maintenance databases.
• Resolve complex technical issues through digital fabrication, 3D modeling, and control system programming.
• Enforce rigorous safety protocols and ensure full compliance with state, federal, and building codes to maintain a secure environment for guests and staff.
• Manage staff schedules and training, fostering a positive team culture.
• Act as a key liaison between creative/artistic teams and internal departments (marketing, events) to preserve original artistic intent.

Qualifications

• Experience & Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (minimum 5 years) in technical direction, themed entertainment, engineering, or related fields. Proven track record in technical leadership, design-to-fabrication workflows, and managing multiple projects in guest-facing/immersive environments.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of theatrical systems (lighting, A/V, data backbones, IT infrastructure) and creative programming (e.g., TouchDesigner, Max/MSP, Python, C++). Experience troubleshooting Q-SYS control systems and embedded systems (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi).
• Fabrication & Engineering: Proficiency in multifaceted fabrication (wood, metal, welding), rigging, fall protection, and CAD/Sketchup drafting. Knowledge of low-voltage electronics.
• Preferred Certifications: OSHA 30 General Industry, ETCP (Rigging/Electrical), and Fall Protection certifications.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• 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 50 pounds at times.

Supervisor Responsibilities

• This position does require supervisory responsibility.

Travel

• This position may require travel at times.

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!

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.