Supervising Video Editor, Exhibition Content

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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(s): Santa Fe, NM or Los Angeles, CA

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $121,391 to $167,520.  Compensation is based on location and experience.  

Job Summary:

Meow Wolf is seeking a Supervising Video Editor to lead the post-production and animation processes for a wide range of multimedia content across our exhibitions, brand campaigns, and immersive experiences. This position is both strategic and hands-on, providing editorial leadership, workflow oversight, and creative mentorship to a team of editors, animators, and post professionals.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned post-production leader with 10+ years of experience in editorial roles across commercial, narrative, and artistic formats. You’ll help guide the visual storytelling of Meow Wolf’s story universe while ensuring all deliverables meet the highest creative and technical standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the editing, animation, compositing, and finishing of video content across exhibition, brand, and marketing channels.

• Provide creative direction and feedback to in-house and freelance editors, animators, and VFX artists to ensure alignment with Meow Wolf’s creative vision.

• Review and interpret notes from creative leadership and implement necessary editorial changes.

• Edit and composite content directly, contributing hands-on expertise to high-profile or complex projects.

• Mentor and manage a multidisciplinary post-production team, fostering a collaborative and inspired studio environment.

• Delegate work effectively while motivating team members to perform at their best.

• Collaborate closely with Creative Directors, Producers, Project Managers, and cross-functional departments to ensure cohesive execution across all media.

• Develop, maintain, and enforce efficient post-production and animation workflows and industry best practices.

• Oversee file and data management, ensuring proper organization of raw assets, project files, and final deliverables.

• Ensure all output adheres to broadcast, theatrical, and exhibition delivery standards.

• Stay current with evolving tools, trends, formats, codecs, and archival best practices.

• Evaluate and recommend software, hardware, and pipeline improvements that enhance team productivity and content quality.

• Work with leadership to contribute to departmental budgeting, resource allocation, and infrastructure needs.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of professional post-production experience across commercial, narrative, branded, and artistic media.

• 5+ years of supervisory or lead editorial experience with demonstrated success managing creative teams.

• Strong background in cinematic storytelling, editorial pacing, and post-production strategy.

• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop), DaVinci Resolve, AVID Media Composer, and DragonFrame.

• Knowledge of animation, compositing, VFX, color correction, and immersive media production.

• Deep understanding of file formats, codecs, audio sync, and archival practices.

• Familiarity with industry-standard workflows for broadcast, theatrical, and exhibition media.

• Excellent communication, delegation, and collaboration skills.

• Strong emotional intelligence and mentorship ability.

• Highly creative with an acute eye for visual detail and storytelling.

• Calm and effective under tight deadlines and high-pressure environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• On-set production experience

• Color grading and finishing expertise

• Pro Tools and audio mixing familiarity

• Stop motion or 2D/3D animation experience

• Drawing or illustration skills

• Immersive/experiential media background 

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 25 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. 

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

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.

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.