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Art Team Internship
Meow Wolf | |
medical insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, 401(k), retirement plan | |
United States, Texas, Houston | |
April 06, 2024 | |
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:
If this all sounds like YOU, read on.... Job Description: ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP Meow Wolf is proud to provide one of a kind experience to university students through our internship program. We are currently working on building a Meow Wolf exhibition in Houston, Texas, and are looking for creative, passionate interns to join our installation team to take this exciting project to completion. This is a part-time internship with no more than 29 hours per week and is expected to be in person at the Houston project site. Students will be paid $18.00 per hour and will be working with company leaders and experts in their field. WHAT WE OFFER OUR INTERNS
WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY
ABOUT THE ART TEAM TASK FORCE The Art Team Task Force (ATTF) adds finishing touches on all elements of the exhibition and produces spontaneous art on site. We are responsible for addressing gaps in scope through site-reactive art and finding creative solutions for hazard mitigation. Additionally, we add dimension, textural elements, propping/set dressing, and an overall layer of "frosting". This builds cohesion, adds to the maximalism, and highlights the artist's hand in a way that distinguishes our exhibitions from others in the immersive entertainment industry. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in a Texas-based college or university. WHAT WE OFFER OUR INTERNS
WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY
Art Team Internship Job Description As an intern for the Art Team Task Force (ATTF), you will be an integral member of and creative collaborator on the Houston Exhibition. This role includes, but is not limited to, creating artistic components, muraling, touching up existing art, and overall installation support for the Houston Exhibit. Successful candidates will have experience working in a collaborative environment and will demonstrate proficiency working with a variety of art materials and techniques. They will display willingness and potential to both lead small teams and assist other artists and specialists on projects. They will coordinate closely with fellow project stakeholders, including Creative Directors, Field Art Directors, Production Designers, and Creative Producers. They will bring out the best in others, both creatively and culturally, as a considerate and reliable team member. Project tasks may include concept ideation, materials estimates, production planning, gathering supplies, material preparation, research, design development, artwork assembly, construction, and finish elements; as well as maintenance of work area, and storage of tools and projects. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Learning Objectives:
Work Environment This internship operates within a professional construction site and warehouse. This role also includes standard equipment use such as powered and non-powered tools and various art making materials. Interns will comply with company and OSHA standard workplace safety protocols. Interns will routinely use respirators in the presence of any dusts, fogs, fumes, mists, gasses, smokes, sprays, or vapors.Physical Demands Interns will occasionally be required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The intern must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of medium work. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.The intern 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. 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.
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