Creative Intern

Job Description

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About Meow Wolf

Meow Wolf opens portals of possibility. Come as you are!

Our Mission

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

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.

Our Values (Belonging)

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: Los Angeles, CA
• Compensation: $18/hr
• Work schedule: This is a part-time internship, with a maximum of 29 hours per week.
• Internship Dates: June 8, 2026 – August 14th, 2026

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 Los Angeles, CA 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 Los Angeles 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

• An hourly wage of $18.00
• Part-time flexible internship, no more than 29 hours per week for 10 weeks
• College credit is available through your university upon request.
• A letter of recommendation upon successful completion of the internship.
• Support from a Meow Wolf mentor who is assigned to each student.
• In-field experience and specialty training.
• Access to Meow Wolf senior leadership, and the opportunity to grow and learn from industry experts and company leaders.

What You Need To Apply

• Enrolled at a LA-based college or university.
• Live within commuting distance of Los Angeles for the internship time period.
• Discretion. Many of our projects are still a secret.
• Commitment and self-directed initiative.
• Availability for the entire Internship duration from June 8th-August 14th, 2026
• This is a part-time position, to be within the hours of 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

Creative Intern

Creative Producers, Creative Directors and Art Directors are responsible for shaping the way in which a project comes together. In partnership with the Creative Direction team and Art Direction team, the Creative Producer manages the entire creative process from Blue Sky through installation. They are responsible for “the business of creative,” making sure that resources (time, money, people) are available to the team so that they can deliver the project on time. Creative Directors are responsible for developing the creative vision of the project and partner with Creative Producers on delivering the scope on schedule and on budget. Art Directors define materiality and finishes on a project, in close partnership with Creative Direction.

The Creative Intern will assist the Creative Producers in managing communication, coordinating the creative team’s workflow, and scheduling budget and schedule reviews to ensure the implementation of the creative vision is on track. They will also support the Creative Direction team in coordinating aspects of the installation to help ensure the installation is successful. The intern’s capability to work with a wide range of artists and executive leaders will be an important part of the job. Confidentiality is also essential to interns working in this role.

Duties

• Assist in the creation and management of work plans and schedules.
• Schedule meetings, create agendas, and take notes with after action plans.
• Plan for off site reviews with creative leaders and vendors.
• Prepare presentations in PowerPoint, Google Slides or Keynote that will be shared with other team members, executive leadership, the media, or the public.
• Work with collaborating artists to ensure installation is on track.
• Evaluate staffing plans to make sure the right people are in the right place at the right time.

Learning Goals

• How to create multiple types of presentations for various audiences including presentations for the public and media as well as confidential presentations for the CEO and executive leaders.
• Importance of scheduling creative team members, resource allocation and managing to a budget and schedule.
• Learning the business side of the art and entertainment industry and the skills needed to successfully manage the creative process.
• Learning how a collaborating artist works with Meow Wolf and the design, fabrication, and installation process of those projects.
• Learning the challenges and workflow of installing on an active construction site.

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. 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 20 pounds at times.

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.

Additional Job Details

Work Schedule

This is a part-time position, working a maximum of 29 hours per week.

Supervisor Responsibilities

This position does not require supervisory responsibility.

Travel

This position does not require minimal travel

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.

Meow Wolf’s Commitment

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.

• 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.