We know it’s exciting to jump into a project like this, but making sure you have the time to contribute meaningfully helps us all succeed together.

Spots are limited so don’t feel discouraged if you’re not selected, we truly appreciate every submission! Please note that these are unpaid and passion-driven roles. We strongly encourage you to consider your availability before submitting.

If you’re passionate about VR and want to be part of our project, we’d love to see your work! In order to apply, please submit your work experience and/or portfolio to defunctvr@gmail.com. In your message, tell us a little about your background and favorite defunct ride!

What we are looking for for an UEG:
🔹 Experience with VR workflows & optimization
🔹 Familiarity with Sequencer
🔹 Lighting setup & control
🔹 Blueprint scripting
🔹 Basic UI work
🔹 Niagara (particles)

Unreal Engine Generalist: Has a strong understanding of general Unreal Engine systems and performance for VR. The position will involve ride sequencing to audio tracks, blueprint functions, triggering lights etc. based on real-world ride footage. cont.

Ideally people who understand the pipeline to export assets from a hard surface modeling software to Unreal Engine. Experience with Substance Painter and PBR materials is highly recommended.

3D Modeler: Looking for 3D artists who can create game-ready assets with efficient topology while retaining as much real-world quality as possible. cont.

Hello dreamers, builders, and theme park fans! We are currently looking for more volunteers to help us rebuild defunct attractions! We're currently looking for people who can fulfill the roles of 3D modeler and Unreal Engine Generalist. Read on to find out more info!

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YouTube video by Defunctland Defunctland VR: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

We have quite a few more things to reveal in time, but if you want an early preview of what we've done so far, check out our recreation of the defunct Magic Kingdom ride, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQgL...

We are DefunctVR, a non-profit fan project with the goal of recreating all your favorite defunct theme park rides in an accessible virtual space! Our team has been hard at work recreating some of our favorite theme park rides and shows like ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter...