Chris Werner Design

06/12/2024

Another collaboration with the incredible folks at American Christmas, 4Wall Entertainment, and AMA Electric Sign Company!

Each holiday season, Cartier's Fifth Avenue Mansion in New York City becomes a festive landmark. The team at Chris Werner Design helped transform the space.

07/11/2024

🎉 On Halloween, Meow Wolf opened their 5th permanent exhibition in Houston's historic - Radio Tave. We are incredibly proud to have played a small part in bringing this remarkable experience to life!

Stepping into Radio Tave, you’ll find over 25,000 square feet of awe-inspiring worlds, interactive art, otherworldly soundscapes, and layered storytelling – each corner filled with unexpected discoveries and immersive details. We’re honored to have contributed to the lighting design, helping bring the creative team's extraordinary vision to life.

To all of our incredible collaborators: a heartfelt congratulations! We are so grateful to work alongside such talented, visionary partners. Enjoy a well-deserved rest!

Soooo many talented folks to thank for their vision, kindness, and trust.
(scratching the surface below... )
Team
Creative Direction: Spencer Olsen, Dale Sheehan, Sarah Bradley, Caitlin LeMoine, Dani Herrera, Cole Wilson, General Hoechstetter, Janell Langford, Mat Crimmins
Producers: Susan Cowan, Nora Galler, Jorge Liloy, Chelsea Minter-Brindley, Laura Lea Nalle, Nate Pierstorff
Technical Direction: Chris Soley, Stephen Tomlin, William Slayden, Eric Puckett, Brian Kim
Show Management: Mark Gilbert, Stephanie Sanchez, Kelsey Frosch
Production Design: Chris Sousa-Wynn, Jaime Dimas, M Rose Krayer, Izzy Hines
Art Direction: Desiree Soto-Vaughn
Sound Design: Ben Wright, Eric Heep, Les Stuck
Video Design: Sue Slagle, Morgan Bernard
Show Control: Joseph White, Donavin Willis
Creative Engineers: Chris Beran, Cathy Laughlin, Alan Watts, Charles Tuttle
Leadership: Derek Pendergrass, Matt Hetich

Show Lighting Designer: Chris Werner
Show Lighting Design/Programming: Alex Stevens, Stefan Zubovic, Kevin Auses

Architect of Record: RM Plus - Lauren Stassi
Electrical Engineer: EXP - Kevin Dzienny
Show Design Assist: Resolution Design, Inc - Oscar Hernandez

Show Lighting Integrator: VLS - Ron Kline, Bryan Mravec, Elanor Eberhardt, Jimmy Mish, Joe Bailey, Gabe Kirik, Maya Eberhardt
Audio/Video Integrator: Electrosonic
Scenic/Show Set Fabricators: Bungalow Scenic Studios, rootlab, Adena Corp, Jon Richards Co.

General Contractor: Burton Construction
Electrical Contractor: WTM Electrical

This list represents just a fraction of the talented folks behind Radio Tave. (I've already exceeded LinkedIn's tagging/mention limit!)
For the full list of contributing artists, please visit Meow Wolf’s site – their dedication and creativity brought this vision to life in the most inspiring ways.
(www . meowwolf . com > About > Credits)

Photos by Elliott Lopes Photography

07/08/2024

Meow Wolf Houston is coming!!!
And it's got bar! Can't wait for you to see

26/06/2024

🌟Join The Team🌟⁠
Lighting Design Assistant Wanted⁠
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Are you a talented lighting designer looking to work on exciting projects in themed entertainment, retail, and live entertainment? Chris Werner Design is looking for a Lighting Design Assistant for a temporary, contract gig.⁠
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We've got cool projects.⁠
We could use some help making them awesome.⁠
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The ideal person:⁠
-Holds a degree in Lighting Design (BA, BFA, or MFA)⁠
-Is proficient in a drafting application ( , , or )⁠
-Is proficient in typical office applications (Word, Excel, etc)⁠
-Has an understanding of lighting control principles (DMX, sACN, etc)⁠
-Is a great communicator⁠
-Is organized and detail-oriented⁠
-Is interested in learning new skills and processes⁠
-Is kind, patient, curious⁠
-Has a valid passport⁠
-Is eligible for work in the United States⁠
-Is typically able to collaborate during Pacific timezone business hours⁠
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Likely tasks:⁠
-concept development and research⁠
-product evaluations and mock-ups⁠
-budgeting and organizing⁠
-drafting and documenting⁠
-focus and programming⁠
-meetings and note-taking⁠
-support the rest of the creative team⁠
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Types of projects include:⁠
-themed entertainment⁠
-immersive experiences⁠
-retail environments⁠
-live entertainment⁠
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Details:⁠
-Temporary/contract position (6 months, negotiable)⁠
-Opportunity for contract renewal or extension⁠
-Competitive rate for Junior Designer or Assistant role⁠
-Mix of remote/work-from-home and on-location work, requiring travel⁠
-On-location work could require navigating an active construction site⁠
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We value creativity, collaboration, and innovation. Our team thrives in a supportive and inspiring environment where every idea matters. If you're passionate about lighting design, a collaborative team member, and eager to gain new skills... we'd love to hear from you!⁠
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Want in?⁠
Send your resume to [email protected] by July 5.⁠
Include a little about yourself and a couple references. Finally, tell us how to see examples of your work (portfolio link, social media account, attached PDF, etc).⁠
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Let's create extraordinary experiences together!⁠

Lighting Design & Media for Architecture & Entertainment

24/05/2024

Thanks for having us along, Renaissance Entertainment, LLC and TechFulcrum! Hope to see you again, Vinpearl Nha Trang!

HUGE thanks (as always) to Alex Stevens!

12/12/2023

22/11/2023

So proud to be a part of this one!

More photos, videos, and details coming soon.
But, first… we all need a little rest!

Congratulations, team!

Christian Dior & Saks Carousel of Dreams 🎠✨

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04/06/2023

"American Jukebox: Summer Remix" at Busch Gardens Williamsburg opens June 16!
Reimagined by Matt Davenport Productions 25 years after the original, long-running production.

If you visit the park this summer, stop in The Globe Theater... the story (and the music) continues.

15/02/2022

Please to be a part of and this moment with 50 Cent]
Thanks for having me, DF Productions LLC] !

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Congrats to 50 Cent] ._paak on their epic performance last night on the Super Bowl LVI Halftime show. We are honored to have designed and produced all the screen content for the show and especially humbled to be a part of the team that produced the event .perez KP Terry, Dave Meyers, Aaron Cooke, Benjamin Lucraft, Gonzalo Villamizar.

Team screens killed it on this one and much thanks goes out to Eric Becker, Sara Nimi, Mike Spencer, Tim Kubit. Congrats also to team lighting for a great show Harry Forester

14/12/2021

Running through Jan 3 in - 5th Avenue @ 50th Street (Across from the ).

Thanks for having us Saks Fifth Avenue & American Christmas, LLC An MK Illumination Company! As always, thank you for unwavering support, 4Wall Entertainment and AMA Sign & Electric.

Couldn't have done it without Alex Stevens and Kevan Loney!

05/12/2021

For the last few evenings, has been capturing photos of .
(Can’t wait to share them with you! The garden looks beautiful and her shots will make my iPhone captures look silly!)

is running at thru early January.
Get tickets!
Be sure to visit and tell him sent you. (He’s got some new skills to share… think you’re ready for a dance-off??

Enjoy delighting guests, and !!!

Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm, energy, patience, kindness, and creativity, and .pierson

, as always, your tireless support is appreciated.