Technical Designer - Signage (Project-Based Role)

Privacy Notice for California Applicants and Employees 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: Technical Designer, Signage Job Disclosures: Project-Based Role: This is a project-based position with an anticipated duration of 6 months. Location: On-site 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 starting bi-weekly pay for this position is $2,230.77. Compensation may vary based on candidate location and experience. Deadline: The deadline for submitting applications for this position is May 30, 2026. Meow Wolf reserves the right to extend this deadline if needed. Job Summary: The Technical Designer, Signage works in a fast-paced, creative environment as a member of the Visual Development team. This role will directly support the Senior Graphic Designer, Signs on the development of a comprehensive Sign Program. This role involves technical drawing, documentation updates, and sign program build-out using Adobe Illustrator and the HotDoor CadTools plug-in. Key Responsibilities: Sign Schedule Updates. Update and maintain the master sign schedule to ensure accuracy for quantities, IDs, descriptions, materials, and locations as well as coordinate updates with technical drawings. Installation Map Updates. Update install maps using floor plans or site plans. Label and place sign IDs accurately. Cross-reference with the sign schedule. Sign Program Build-Out. Develop a complete sign program, Ensure alignment with brand or environmental graphic guidelines, including: Sign families, Materials and fabrication specs, Mounting details and Location plans and mapping Technical Drawings. Produce production-ready technical drawings for each sign type. Use CadTools for precise dimensions and geometry. Provide fabrication notes, mounting details, sections, and elevations. Participate in the concept development and design of signage and wayfinding systems that support the overall creative vision and guest experience Develop original environmental graphics and signage solutions across a variety of project contexts Translate creative direction into distinct visual communication systems using independent artistic judgment Exercise independent creative judgment in determining layout, typography, hierarchy, and visual composition Interpret brand and environmental guidelines to create unique and project-specific design solutions Make design decisions that directly impact the production and installation of environmental graphics and signage Solve complex environmental and wayfinding challenges using a combination of creative and technical design expertise Develop innovative solutions that balance aesthetic intent, functional requirements, and spatial constraints Required Qualifications 5 years of experience in signage design and production or other related industrial, technical, and/or manufacturing fields Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator. Experience using HotDoor CadTools (must-have). Experience with sign programs, EGD, architectural drawings, or wayfinding systems. Ability to create accurate technical documentation. Knowledge of California ADA Requirements Knowledge of Life Safety Signage Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage version control. Good communication and ability to take feedback. 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 machines 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. 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. 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. Supervisor Responsibilities: This position does not require supervisory responsibility. Travel This position will require minimal travel (<10%) 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. 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. 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 *Regular or Project Based Full-time positions Please visit www.meowwolf.com/careers for more information. Meow Wolf is an arts and entertainment company based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. We create immersive and interactive experiences that transport audiences of all ages into fantastic realms of story and exploration.