WHO WE ARE Level99 is a first-of-its-kind destination for real-world, social, challenge-based entertainment for adults featuring over 50 mental and physical challenges set in immersive, artistic environments. Each challenge is designed to bring a group together in engaging activities that take 2 to 4 minutes to complete, sparking moments of laughter in epic fails and high-fives in triumphant wins. From navigating our iconic Axe Run, to solving puzzles in a Crystal Cavern, to conquering the largest pinball game imaginable, Level99 offers endless ways to play using both body and mind. Level99 tracks each player's progress as they work their way up the coveted leaderboard or try to collect every star available in the venue, unlocking exclusive rewards as they play. To enhance the gaming experience, Level99 offers a full-service bar, restaurant, and beer hall, Night Shift Kitchen + Tap, that features scratch-made cooking, legendary craft beers, hand-made creative cocktails, and a variety of dining and gathering spaces for events. In 2025, we will be adding Victory Brewing in Tysons, VA and Two Roads Kitchen + Tap in West Hartford, CT to our group of restaurants as we team up with local brewers in support of our northeast expansion. Level99 opened its first location in 2021 in Natick, MA, followed by its second location in Providence, RI in 2024. A young, entrepreneurial company, Level99 has immediate plans to triple in size over the next 18 months. We are backed by Act III Holdings, led by Panera founder Ron Shaich, and we have a talented team that has worked on successful entertainment projects such as 5 Wits, Boda Borg, Blue Man Group, and Walt Disney Imagineering. This position is an opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual to dive into a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you can apply your skills in a fun and exciting setting that brings joy and entertainment to hundreds of thousands of people each year. More information on Level99 and our restaurants is available at
JOB DESCRIPTION The multi-functional Art Producer role involves the management, logistics, and leadership of Level99's art commissioning, purchasing, fabrication, and installation efforts. The Art Producer works closely with the Creative Director, Creative Designers, Project Management, Construction Team, and the rest of the Creative Team to design, purchase, ship, install, and maintain all in-venue art at Level99. This is a collaborative design leadership role responsible for the development of entertainment and gameplay-adjacent art installations that are large-scale, wacky, touchable, and non-traditional. See examples of artwork at Level99: Artists | Level99. All Level99 employees are passionate about getting the details right, anticipating staff and guest needs, and advancing the Level99 brand. The Art Producer has honesty and personal integrity that is above reproach, prefers a joyful and positive approach to challenging situations, chooses humility over the need to be right, and in all things acts as though s/he is the Owner and Operator of each Level99 venue. RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manages art production & procurement, including creative scope, schedule, and budget for art installations in Level99 locations
- Builds and maintains an ever-growing network of external artists and designers to execute on art
- Manages internal designers to create original concepts for art installations
- Manages contracts for commissioned/purchased art
- Manages the logistics of shipping, crating, storing, installing etc of commissioned art
- Directs creative criteria and goal setting for unique art installations
- Owns the art proposal review process in coordination with Creative Director and Creative Designers
- Coordinates with Construction, Install, and Engineering teams regarding safety, durability, rigging, etc of immersive art installations
- Builds and Maintains art coordination and project tracking documentation across multiple venues over multiple phases of project lifecycles (conceptual, design, install, etc)
- Creates presentation documents for creative and technical scopes. Designs and documentation may be required to be executed in 2D or 3D digital environments and design/CAD software (Adobe Creative Cloud, Blender, etc.)
- Sources purchased parts to be used in art installations
- Maintains schedules, estimates time hours required to complete assignments, and provide regular check-ins to review the status of projects and deliverables
- Completes administrative tasks associated with a successful professional role including: hours/timesheet/cost reporting, documenting costs, and maintaining a prioritized list of tasks
- Keeps individual workspaces, and the building as a whole, clean, organized, and efficient
- Prioritizes personal safety and the safety of coworkers and guests in the day-to-day execution of duties
- Displays skill in leading and navigating hard conversations and shows skill, grace, maturity, and decisiveness in relationships with subordinates and co-workers
- Takes initiative, seeing what needs to be done and assembling the resources to accomplish self-determined goals, in continual pursuit of improvement of our guest experience and development process
- Continuously upholds Level99 brand and visual standards across all parts of the business, including product, experience, graphic design, and display standards, as well as environmental cleanliness and organization
- Follows the direction of supervisors and manage time effectively
- Maintains a positive, upbeat, pro-active attitude and inspires the same in co-workers
- Other duties, as assigned
MUST-HAVE SKILLS
- 5+ years relevant experience leading designers (museum exhibits, theatrical sets, art commissioning, immersive art design, artist relations, etc)
- Strong design/art portfolio or network
- Has a passion for art and working with artists
- Internalizes and furthers the Level99 artistic voice
- Has experience with various physical materials and install methods
- Ability to self-manage time and resources in a low-oversight environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- High integrity and professionalism
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced, ever changing work environment
- Understands, utilizes and embraces new technology and its implementation into our operation, with specific knowledge in, but not limited to, Microsoft Office
- A positive, joyful, upbeat and energetic attitude - leading by example
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs which may include days, nights, weekends and holidays
- Ability to travel regularly as required to review art in-venues across the country
- Able to work ten hour-plus shifts, plus ability to stand, sit, squat or walk for extended periods of time, walk up and down stairs/ladders
- Ability to read and comprehend technical drawings, manuals, and instructions
- Able to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift and carry up to 50 pounds
OTHER DESIRABLE (BUT NOT NECESSARY) SKILLS & EXPERIENCE INCLUDE
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
- Familiarity with mechanical and architectural drawings
- Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, etc)
- Experience in previsualization using Blender or other 3D solutions
While we don't expect a candidate to have deep experience in all of the above, we're looking for someone with the passion and capability to learn quickly in the areas that are new! YOU MIGHT BE A FIT ON THE LEVEL99 TEAM IF YOU... • Like to laugh, would be described as a low maintenance, low drama person, have a tendency to have a bit of fun while you work • Have a high tolerance for ambiguity, like to go fast, and are excited to learn on the job • Are just a little bit obsessive about getting the details right the first time • Have a high energy personality, the kind of person who is typically smiling, and likes to get it done now