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Staff Updates! Hi everyone! We have a couple of announcements regarding staff changes! Artist Team Changes First, Wren, one of our current artists, will be stepping down from her official Mycena Cave position. She has been with the team a long time and has created beautiful coats and sprouts, many of which are often listed among players’ favorites. Her skill with color, attention to coat detail, and her sweet nature have made her shine as a Mycena Cave artist, and she will be dearly missed as she puts a greater focus on her real life duties. We extend a big thank you for all that Wren has created for us and for the positive impact she’s had on the staff team and the site in general. We wish you the best of luck, Wren! <3
It has been approximately a year since we last opened artist applications. Due to a couple of empty spots, and the need for some of our other artists to scale back their commitments due to personal circumstances, Mycena Cave is looking to hire one or more new artists to join our team. Hiring New Artists: Job Description & Responsibilities
At this time, we are primarily looking for an artist to specialize in fulfilling sprout queue orders, though we would also be interested in hiring another custom artist. Expectations & Requirements Listed below are our expectations for a Mycena Cave artist:
(*For anyone interested in downloading SAI or trying the free trial period of 30 days, you can find the download on this page. It’s a lot more affordable than new versions of Photoshop and it’s awesome!) Incentives & Drawbacks Before you apply, be sure to ask yourself why you want to be a part of the Mycena Cave team! While Mycena Cave is a fun hobby for many of you thinking about applying, it’s important to realize that joining the staff team would lead to a dramatic change in the way you interact with the site, making it much more like a job — and as with any job, there are both positives and negatives to consider. Incentives:
Potential Drawbacks:
Overview of the Application Process & Trial Period Our hiring process is broken down into several steps: Initial Application: Open to anyone who is interested in being considered for the position(s). The application consists of three parts:
Extended Application: Up to four artists will be picked out of the Initial Application entries and will be asked to complete the Extended Application. This consists of two parts:
Trial Period: One or two artists will be selected for a three-month trial period. Trial artists will:
Full Artist: After the trial period has been completed, Myla and glitch will give the artist(s) a final evaluation. If they meet all qualifications, then the artist(s) will join the team full-time.
The Initial Application Please complete your application here. All applications must be received by the end of the day on May 7th (11:59 Server Time). IMPORTANT: In order to keep the application process as fair as possible, please do not post or otherwise show off any of the content of your application during the hiring process. This includes but is not limited to: sharing your art entry in live chat, echoing friends or Mycena Cave staff for their opinion or feedback, or posting public threads containing your submitted application. You can review the content of the application below, but you will need to complete the application using the Google Form. Any applications received via other means will not be looked at. Art Examples Mycena Cave Style Request
We will be looking at how closely you can mimic the Mycena Cave style. Here are some specific aspects of your art we will be focusing on:
Application Questions
Questions? Feel free to ask any questions you may have regarding our application process or expectations in this thread! You may also echo Myla with questions.
Posted 04/22/16, edited 04/22/16
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I’m sad to see Wren leave the staff, and I wish her all the best! She’s so talented, and I hope she will go far. Wren’s work on Doppelgänger and Royal Sunset still blows my mind ... The effort she also put into the Arcane Mage and Rhythm Master is *iconic* to me. Their designs are gorious, yes, but you can really see the thought put into it! Ugh. We love you Wren, trust.
Posted 04/23/16
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It’s been lovely having you here as an artist, Wren! Thank you so much for everything you’ve done for us, I’ve really enjoyed watching your creations become part of Mycena Cave. I hope you stick around and, if you find the time, continue to wow everyone here with your art on the forums <3
Posted 04/23/16
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ahh Wren will be sorely missed around here! may they go on to more amazing successes <3
the post says ‘a couple’ of announcements and then ‘firstly’ but i can’t see any mention of ‘secondly’ and maybe i’m just being paranoid heh…
Posted 04/23/16
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Thank you, everyone, for the incredibly kind words. I can’t stop smiling. <3 It’s been such a joy and honor to get to work for this amazing site, and it makes me so happy that my work made others happy as well! I’m so lucky to have gotten to be even a small part of this site, and I’m so humbled that I was able to work with such an amazing group of people for the past few years. You all are amazing! And to everyone applying, best wishes! I cannot wait to see what amazing surprises and creations staff old and new will have in store for the site. ;w; (Sorry for the edit, I can’t type omg…)
Posted 04/25/16, edited 04/25/16
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Application deadline is approaching!
All applications must be received by the end of the day on May 7th (11:59 Server Time). Late applications will not be accepted, so be sure to get yours in before then if you plan on applying. :D To those of you who have applied, you will hear back from us no later than the 14th!
Posted 05/06/16
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Round 1 of the application process is now complete! All applicants should have received an echo updating the status of their application. Five applicants have been invited to proceed to the second round. Next, we will be conducting interviews with these applicants and having them complete a mock custom order. A big thank you to everyone who applied! :) Those of you who were not selected for round two may now share your application publicly, if you so wish!
Posted 05/13/16
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