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 Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 9:18 pm
Colorist/Breeder Scouting Thread exclaim 5/6/12 - We have decided to hire SlimyCrow and Darkmoon Dancer and close this thread. A new hiring event will be coming this Summer in July possibly. Thanks everyone for your interest!!
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1/8 update: We now have the trial lines public so that all who are interested in applying can try out on the lines and post the ponies in your application post at the bottom.
Welcome to the Soquili colorist/breeder open scouting thread where you can submit an application if you are interested in working at Soquili. There is no set ending date on this thread since we just want to view all prospective talent who are interested in working at the shop. We are going to be trying it this way for next year's hires so it isn't as rushed and overwhelming for people.
If the majority of staff liked your application, then you will be invited to color on the trial line template. Feel free to ask any questions in this thread.
Thanks,
SiSi
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Information on Requirements, and Pay & Benefits
Application
Process
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Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 10:52 am
Important Information - Requirements and Pay/Benefits
Rules
• To apply, fill out and post the form in this thread
• There is no guarantee that anyone will be hired from this thread. We only wish to view all interested Soquili staff hopefuls.
• Both Familiar and Junior hopefuls who the majority of the staff approve on will proceed to Round 2
• You may not enter for anyone else.
• Breedable experience is preferred, but everyone is welcome to apply.
Objectives
We are looking at all applications for junior and familiar colorist in this scouting thread. The position of junior colorist is limited to only doing breedings and non-mandatory shop events, and serves as a probationary period. Promotion to Senior allows you to do customs, auctions and bribes, and is dependent upon work quality and reliability. Juniors get full staff credit pay but are limited in what they may "cash-in" for until graduating to Senior Colorists.
Junior Requirements
Minimum of 3 Breedings per Month (generally 2-3 babies per breeding)
Flatsale soqs when needed
Ability to do a wide variety of edits that match Soquili's style
AIM account for participation in staff meetings (Sundays, generally bi-weekly)
Photoshop or other image editing software that supports layers & folders
Breedables experience preferred but not required
Creativity - You need to have original ideas and flexibility
Color Theory - tasteful use of color and the ability to make pleasing combinations
Reliability - Colorists must complete their work in a reasonable time frame with consistently high quality.
Positive Attitude - you may get critique and/or requests for revision on your work as a Junior. No Prima Donnas please.
Familiar Requirements
Minimum of 6 colored familiars per Month
Familiar colorists may color flatsale Soquili, with approval
AIM account for participation in staff meetings (Sundays, generally bi-weekly)
Photoshop or other image editing software that supports layers & folders
Breedables experience preferred but not required
Editing skills not required
Ability to color familiars that match Soquili / own tasteful designs
Reliability - Colorists must complete their work in a reasonable time frame with consistently high quality.
Positive Attitude - you may get critique and/or requests for revision on your work as a Familiar Colorist. No Prima Donnas please.
Staff Perks/Pay
100% - breeding fees, breeding bribes, flatsales
70% (junior)/80% (senior) - customs, raffles, auctions.
Staff Credits (SC) for all work completed on time
Free Customs & Breedings (with SC cash-in)
Pet Trades & Bribes (with SC cash-in & Senior status)
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Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 10:53 am
Application Forms
FOR COLORIST APPLICATIONS:[color=cc6600][b][size=20]Junior Colorist Here![/size][/b][/color]
Applicant name:
Who referred you (if any):
Timezone/Active Time of Day:
Which IM service(s) do you use?:
Specific Coloring Software Used:
How long have you been working in B/C?:
Links to shops currently working at:
Links to shops worked for previously:
Names of past co-workers or bosses:
Links to pets you have edited: (please list what was edited for each piece)
Links to pets you have colored: (optional)
Link to your art gallery (optional):
Why do you want to work at Soquili?:
Comments:
FOR FAMILIAR APPLICATIONS:[color=cc0000][b][size=20]Familiar Colorist Here! [/size][/b][/color]
Applicant name:
Who referred you (if any):
Timezone/Active Time of Day:
Which IM service(s) do you use?:
Specific Coloring Software Used:
How long have you been working in B/C?:
Links to shops currently working at:
Links to shops worked for previously:
Names of past co-workers or bosses:
Links to pets you have colored:
Link to your art gallery (optional):
Why do you want to work at Soquili?:
Comments:
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Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 10:54 am
Process
ROUND #1 - Application Submitted. If you are accepted by majority staff vote, then you will move on to Round 2. Make sure to create soqs on the trial lines so we can see how you work.
ROUND #2 -(Mock Breedings)
• Round 3 hopefuls will be doing breeding trials
• Will receive 2 or more pairs to produce offspring for.
ROUND #3 - Custom forms
You will be given a custom form to work from.
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Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 11:11 am
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Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2011 7:45 pm
FAQ
Ask a question and I'll copy it here once it is answered. biggrin
anonymous I was wondering if it was possible to post quest references I've done for examples of my colouring/edits. I have example from a shop I worked at previously but they're quite old and I've improved quite a lot so I'd rather not show them. XD
Yes that's ok as long as they were not traced from the soquili lines.
Q: I worked for the shop in the past. Can I still apply?
A: Yes!
Q: I was known for being a big time drama monger but I've changed my ways. Can I still be considered?
A: Of course! :3
Q: Mobbus can apply right, even though they're just geese?
A: Sure thing! o vo We especially love colorisits of the feathered vari-I mean what. >_> *whistles*Tips and Tutorials!(Staff feel free to add what you find helpful/your own two cents.) General Tips:
Soquili are soft-shaded not cel-shaded. That means that base coloring flows better when you use softer brushes. They don't have to be blurry soft (in fact, you don't want to make things too blurry!) but they shouldn't be a super hard or pixelated edge either.
Edits are good but we'd rather see excellent base coloring along with edits instead of simply lots of edits.
Helpful Tutorial Links:Note: These are not all Soq-specific tutorials! However, they are good for general knowledge of coloring and for improving edits. It might seem like some are too intense for Soq but trust me, they do help! : D exclaim Soq-specific tutorials are in indigo.
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Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2011 10:24 pm
Familiar Colorist Here! Applicant name: Mameha Otome Who referred you (if any): N/A Timezone/Active Time of Day: PST / Mid-Late Afternoon, Evening, ALLLLLL night (most nights) Which IM service(s) do you use?: AIM/MSN (Through Trillian and Meebo) Specific Coloring Software Used: Photoshop CS2 on home and CS5 on laptop How long have you been working in B/C?: Since ohhh....2004? 2005? Links to shops currently working at: Owner at The Lucky Noodle (with plans to open a second shop come new years) Links to shops worked for previously: Oh soo many...I don't think I can find all the shops iZune - For a couple months under the first owner of the shop (VooNNY I think is her SN now? But the new owners should know me well enough) A few others that are so far dead and buried that it'll take me a while to find any of them... Names of past co-workers or bosses: Kaju_Inu, VooNNY (if that's even her SN still), Bucati Links to pets you have colored: Some most recent noodle works... The Lucky Noodle - xXx - xXx - xXx - xXx - xXx - xXx - xXx - xXx - xXx - xXx - xXx - xXx - xXx - xXx - xXx - xXxSoq Plushies - xXxLink to your art gallery (optional): N/A Why do you want to work at Soquili?: Why not? Comments: I've applied in the past, some things happened during the last round of hiring...but I think things will be okay now. I'm choosing familiar because I just don't think I have the patience or talent to do full on customs and breedings. However, the option to at least do flatsale pets, freebies, raffle pets, etc on top of familiars would be nice. Older stuff    Newer stuff 
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Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2011 12:07 am
Junior Colorist Here!Applicant name: Kirowyn Love Who referred you (if any): n/a Timezone/Active Time of Day: EST - Sat, Sun, Mon on all day and night for the most part. Tues - Wed not on much (The boyfriend usually has those days off.) Thursday & Friday at night. I typically stay up until about 2 or 3 am. Which IM service(s) do you use?: AIM (CatFromTheFuture) Specific Coloring Software Used: PS CS3 Extended How long have you been working in B/C?: 5 years? Links to shops currently working at: Natures WondersLinks to shops worked for previously: I used to own Forest of Tranquility I did one event in Blathanna and worked in a few other shops that have become obsolete and I don't remember their names. Names of past co-workers or bosses: Daeril-Sama, Sin Sterling, (Those two were both a long time ago...) Mobster Goose, Ririka, [X]Natty-Chan[X], Kara Asumie Links to pets you have edited: Celestia (Wings, Horn, Hair, Accessories) Star Boy (Saddle and Scarves) Rat King (Tail, Ears, Eyebrows, Teeth, Cloak, Dagger and Crown) Clara (Hair and Dress) Drake (Wings) Ponyta (Flames and Horn) Links to pets you have colored: Green and BluePink BabeNatural ColorsSimple TigerLink to your art gallery (optional): I don't have one :/ Why do you want to work at Soquili?: I absolutely love the shop. I want to be part of is as more than just a customer. (Go out with me damn it!!) Comments: While my editing skills are still not where I'd like them to be, I'm ever improving. I think I'm also pretty decent at matching styles. Familiar Colorist Here! Comments: Same as above!!!
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Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2011 1:17 am
Junior Colorist Here!Applicant name: Jynk Who referred you (if any): LoL, I referred myself. XD Timezone/Active Time of Day: CST. I'm active anytime after 6.30pm CST to midnight during the weekday and all hours during the weekend (unless I'm sleeping late in the morning). Which IM service(s) do you use?: AIM Specific Coloring Software Used: Photoshop CS3 How long have you been working in B/C?: Off and on since it the subforum began, so.. about 5 years or more, I guess. Links to shops currently working at: Steampunk Generation (my own shop that is on slight hiatus) and helping out at Petit ChevauxLinks to shops worked for previously: Beat GenerationNames of past co-workers or bosses: I've been my own boss and rarely had other colorists helping. Links to pets you have edited: Every pet at Steampunk Generation is edited. Here are a few favorites: xXx | xXx | xXx | xXxLinks to pets you have colored: The above, plus these samples from my old shop (all done with a mouse before I had a tablet): xXx | xXx | xXxGot some samples from Petit Chevaux - xXx | xXx | xXx | xXx (These four are edited.) Link to your art gallery (optional): Most of these are old, but... DA AccountWhy do you want to work at Soquili?: I've always loved this shop and would love the opportunity to put my art skills to use creating new and interesting Soquili for people to enjoy. Trial Line Examples:     Comments: I've applied for staff before and am happy to have a chance to try again. I feel my art has improved and continues to improve and that working for Soquili will help me gain new skills and techniques while providing new Soquili for customers. Familiar Colorist Here! Same as above. :3
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Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2011 8:21 am
exclaim Updated 1/15/11Familiar Colorist Here!Applicant name: Kamiki Who referred you (if any): n/a Timezone/Active Time of Day: Central - I'm at work from 7:30am - 4:30pm and usually available to chat, but 5:00pm - 10:00pm would be my arting hours Which IM service(s) do you use?: iChat, AIM Specific Coloring Software Used: Sketchbook Express for really simple stuff/certing, Photoshop CS3 for most coloring How long have you been working in B/C?: I've been active on Gaia since before there was a B/C. I had a small minishop in 2003, my first real B/C Shop in Jan of 2005 Links to shops currently working at: none Links to shops worked for previously: GMFC, The Fuzzy Slipper Shop, SoquiliNames of past co-workers or bosses: Sosiqui, Sabin Duvert, Sirenz, Chibi Hige, Junyi, Kiara Lime Links to pets you have colored: xXx, xXX, xXx, xXx, xXx, xXx, xXx, xXx, xXx, xXx, xXx, xXx, xXx, xXx, xXx, xXx, xXxLink to your art gallery (optional): n/a Why do you want to work at Soquili?: I've been active in Soquili since 2005 - I love the shop and the shop goers, I'd love to be able to participate in the community more! I'd love to do familiars as well as flatsale pets and free events with unedited Soquili if allowed. Comments: Thank you for the opportunity!     
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