Now Hiring:
Builders of Worlds
Contractor Roles · Memphis + Hybrid
ABOUT THESE ROLES:
All current openings are 1099 contractor roles for Phase 1 of BVO’s immersive build-out.
LOCATION: Memphis, TN (onsite preferred for some roles; select hybrid options)
ENGAGEMENT: Milestone-based, flexible starts
TEAMS HIRING: Physical World Builders · Digital World Builders
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need an accommodation during the process, note it in your application and we’ll make it work.
OPEN ROLES
PHYSICAL WORLD BUILDERS
Systems Engineer (Show Control & Puzzle Mechanics Hardware)
Systems Manager (Operations & Maintenance Leadership)
DIGITAL WORLD BUILDERS
UI/UX Designer (HUD & Interaction Systems)
Interactive Developer (Raspberry Pi / Arduino Kiosks)
3D Designer (Stations & Props)
3D Generalist (Environments + Characters, Unreal Engine 5)
Lighting & Cinematic 3D Generalist (Ride Simulator Unreal Engine 5)
Interactive Media Designer (Notch / TouchDesigner)
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PHYSICAL WORLD BUILDERS TEAM
Systems Engineer (Escape-Room Style Show Control)
Team: Physical World Builder I Location: Memphis, TN (onsite preferred)
Engagement: Contract · 1099
What you’ll do:
Design and wire reliable control systems (buttons, RFID, dials, LEDs, relays, audio, E-stops).
Bridge hardware ↔ software (DMX/OSC/serial/GPIO) for synchronized effects and screens.
Produce I/O maps, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and maintenance SOPs; commission and test.
Build for uptime, safety, and easy operator handoff.
What you bring:
Show-control/attraction or escape-room experience.
Low-voltage literacy; DMX/OSC/GPIO/relays; tidy cable management.
Clear documentation and a safety-first mindset.
Systems Manager (Operations & Maintenance Leadership)
Team: Physical World Builder · Location: Memphis, TN (onsite, full-time preferred)
Engagement: Contract · 1099 (potential long-term)
Highlights:
Oversee daily systems and long-term maintenance of all attractions
Lead construction and new build projects from start to finish
Ensure all experiences meet high standards of durability, safety, and immersion
What you’ll do:
Collaborate with designers and engineers on game, set, and prop design for new builds.
Manage all aspects of new builds including carpentry, scenic art, low-voltage tech, and fabrication.
Adhere to budget and schedule, delivering functional, durable, and immersive results.
Conduct weekly reporting: document progress, solved issues, upcoming needs, and material planning.
Maintain tools, workshop organization, and full inventory of supplies and backups.
Perform routine inspections and quality checks on active experiences; repair or refresh props and scenic elements as needed.
Develop and maintain backup systems and redundancy plans for critical props and effects.
Lead or supervise contractors and technicians during installation and maintenance.
Research vendors and industry trends; integrate improvements and innovations.
Ensure the workshop is safe, tidy, and stocked for both ongoing maintenance and new builds.
Stay current with best practices by attending trade shows, events, and market research.
What you bring:
Prior management or supervisory experience (preferred).
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Hands-on experience in carpentry, scenic art, painting, low-voltage wiring, and fabrication.
Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to safety and quality.
Flexible availability (some evenings/weekends/holidays may be required).
Commitment to company values, professionalism, and maintaining an excellent guest experience.
DIGITAL WORLD BUILDERS TEAM
UI/UX Designer (HUD & Interaction Systems)
Team: Digital World Builder · Location: Memphis, TN (hybrid possible)
Engagement: Contract · 1099
What you’ll do:
Design HUD systems across various interactive displays—diegetic UI that matches the world/area the guest is in.
Build flows/wireframes → visual states → motion comps; deliver dev-ready assets (atlases/sprites).
Specify interaction patterns (idle/active/error/recover) and accessibility notes.
Partner with Interactive Developer (Raspberry Pi/Arduino) and 3D teams so UI fits consoles/props and reads clearly in space.
What you bring:
Systems/UI experience for games, sims, or installations.
Strong typography/iconography, motion sense, and crisp spec handoffs (Figma/AE or similar).
Comfort collaborating with hardware/embedded teams and environment artists.
Interactive Developer (Raspberry Pi / Arduino Kiosks)
Team: Digital World Builder · Location: Memphis, TN (onsite preferred)
Engagement: Contract · 1099
What you’ll do:
Build interactive station apps on Raspberry Pi (and occasional Mac mini) in kiosk mode (touchscreens, audio, video).
Integrate Arduino-class microcontrollers (e.g., Arduino/Teensy) via serial/GPIO/I²C/SPI to read inputs and drive LEDs/relays.
Implement state logic, simple UIs (HTML5/JS/Electron or Python/PySide), local data logging, and watchdog/restart routines.
Expose control endpoints (WebSocket/OSC/UDP) for show control; document install and recovery steps.
What you bring:
Hands-on with Pi OS, GPIO, microcontroller firmware (C/C++), and one app stack (JS/Electron or Python).
Comfort with sensors, debouncing, audio routing, and kiosk hardening.
3D Designer — Stations & Props
Team: Digital World Builder · Location: Memphis, TN (hybrid possible)
Engagement: Contract · 1099
What you’ll do:
Model/UV/texture station props (incl. weapons/console parts) using references and provided asset packs.
Deliver engine-ready assets (clean pivots, collision, LODs, atlases).
Reserve space for screens/labels; align with UI/UX specs.
Iterate quickly while maintaining a consistent visual language.
What you bring:
Game-ready prop workflow (Blender/Maya + Substance); optimization and clean organization.
3D Generalist (Environments + Characters, Unreal Engine 5)
Team: Digital World Builder · Location: Memphis, TN (hybrid/onsite)
Engagement: Contract · 1099
What you’ll do:
Environments: Assemble “Environmental Window” cityscapes in UE5 from provided asset packs; set dress, add simple vehicle/ambient motion, weather/time-of-day cycles, and loopable scenes; set up believable lighting using our sky/atmospherics tools.
Optimization: LODs/instancing/culling, clean pivots/collision, tidy naming and folders, perf-minded builds.
Characters (existing assets): Retarget motion to project rigs; author short idle/attention/alert loops; make light mesh/material tweaks and re-textures; add subtle enhancement passes (eye glints, breathing, emissives).
Integration: Hand off clean UE content for screens/ride plates; collaborate with UI/UX for diegetic readability and with Embedded/Interactive for triggers and states; document setup and versioning.
What you bring:
Strong UE5 environment assembly/set dressing + lighting fundamentals.
Retargeting/rigging basics and Animation Blueprints/state machines/blendspaces.
DCC fluency (Blender/Maya, Substance); organization and optimization discipline.
Bonus: Niagara/VFX decals, Sequencer familiarity, basic profiling.
Lighting & Cinematic 3D Generalist — Ride Simulator (Unreal Engine 5)
Team: Digital World Builder · Location: Memphis, TN (onsite preferred)
Engagement: Contract · 1099
What you’ll do:
Take our previs and existing assets to shot-final ride plates (front + side windows) in Unreal Engine 5.
Build Sequencer timelines; set a 3-camera rig; stage beats and transitions.
Craft dramatic, readable lighting; add tasteful VFX/decals; polish set dressing.
Configure Movie Render Queue (Unreal’s high-quality renderer) for clean image-sequence output.
What you bring:
Strong reel in UE lighting/cinematics; Sequencer mastery; prior ride/sim/cinematic delivery a plus.
Interactive Media Designer (Notch / TouchDesigner)
Team: Digital World Builder · Location: Memphis, TN (onsite preferred)
Engagement: Contract · 1099
What you’ll do:
Create interactive visual content for projection-mapped and screen-based moments using Notch and/or TouchDesigner.
Build reusable visual systems (generators, effects, transitions) that respond to inputs (sensors, buttons, GPIO/OSC/DMX).
Handle calibration/alignment workflows with the team; deliver operator-friendly controls and presets.
Profile and optimize for smooth playback; document setups and recovery steps.
What you bring:
Portfolio with interactive motion pieces in Notch/TouchDesigner.
Comfort wiring inputs/parameters to visuals (OSC/DMX/serial/WebSocket).
Strong motion/visual sense and clean real-time graph organization.
Bonus: media-server or projection lineup experience.
Deliverables:
Notch/TouchDesigner project files, mappings/calibration data, operator controls, short ops doc.
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