Kathryn Hicks
Co-Founder / Head of Digital [ XR ]
- Role
- Co-founder Head of Digital at Bvo
- Location
- Memphis, TN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kathryn Hicks
Hello, I’m the Co-Founder & Head of Digital at BVO, a location-based immersive entertainment company behind “Baron Von Opperbean and the River of Time”, an upcoming large-scale attraction on Mud Island in Memphis.The experience combines gamification, playground elements, and interactive storytelling into one immersive journey—where guests shape their own story. No headset, no phone—just real-world adventure across square feet and two full-sized ships.I’ve spent over a decade in extended reality [ XR ], specializing in interactive storytelling and world-building through immersive tech. I’ve worked with clients such as HBO, Snapchat, and Hilton, plus Fortune 500 healthcare brands.
Experience
Co-founder Head of Digital
Dec 2023 — Present · Memphis, TN, US
As Head of Digital at BVO, I lead the digital strategy and creative direction for \"Baron Von Opperbean and the River of Time\" —a location-based immersive experience on Mud Island in Memphis.• Oversee design of AI-driven character interactions, game mechanics, and interactive digital environments• Lead cross-functional tech teams developing immersive systems using extended reality (XR), game engines, and other experiential technologies• Serve as digital art director, extending physical set pieces into layered, narrative-driven experiences• Guide technology strategy, prototyping, and infrastructure planning to support long-term scalability• Collaborate with physical fabrication and worldbuilding teams to ensure a seamless blend of digital and physical storytelling
Education
University of Memphis
Bachelors of Fine Arts, Art: Graphic Design, Art History Minor
2009 — 2013
Savannah College of Art and Design
Masters of Fine Arts, Animation
2014 — 2017
Skills
- Graphic Design
- Figure Drawing
- Zbrush
- Indesign
- Autodesk Maya
- Illustrator
- 2d Special Effects Animation
- After Effects
- Photoshop
- Digital Painting
- Logo Design
- Character Design
- Sign Painting
- Adobe Illustrator
- Virual Reality Storyteller
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Adobe Photoshop
- Painting
- Drawing
- Photography
- Storyboarding
- Illustration
- Powerpoint
- Concept Design
- Character Modelling
- Microsoft Office
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