If you are one of the 126 million active Minecraft players worldwide and enjoy some light gardening, you may wonder when your hobbies intersect in a way that results in a paycheck. That time is now, thanks to a new vacancy for the role of virtual landscape architect in the 3D worlds created in Minecraft. Here’s What You Should Know.
What the job entails
The position is with Whatshed, a buyer’s guide to garden buildings in the UK. Specifically, the company is looking for “Recruit a collective of virtual landscapers to provide professional advice to players looking to enhance their in-game outdoor space.”
The roles of virtual landscape architects include:
- Evaluation of a customer’s current setgive creative feedback
- Providing customers with suggested setups that stay within their budget, and explain the reasoning behind each of these choices
- Create multiple designs for each client should they want a redesign in the future
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Those selected as consultants can earn up to $ 60 an hour for their services when they are hired, but can then set their own rates and work flexibly – and remotely.
Necessary qualifications
To be eligible, an applicant must have the following key skills:
- A working knowledge of Minecraft
- Strong communication skills
- Creative burst
- Trust in remote working
- A passion for gardening / the outdoors
And while not essential, having previous landscaping experience is a plus.
How to apply
If this sounds like the job for you Fill out this formincluding a description of why you think you would be an excellent virtual landscape architect (in 500 words) and an outline of your previous work experience in this position.
In the meantime, if you want to hire a Minecraft landscape gardener, you can register your interest via this form.