Furmware founders program

we ride by honesty

What are your qualifications?

I’ll start by saying that I have not made a single animatronic fursuit yet.

Now that we ripped the band aid off, keep reading and hear me out!

While again, I haven’t explicitly made any animatronic fursuits yet, I carry most of the necessary skills needed to make one:

  • Experience making a fursuit head from scratch

  • Experience in digital art, including illustration, sticker design, photo editing, etc.

  • Experience in robotics

  • Experience writing detailed documentation describing design requirements and addressing their fulfillment

  • Experience designing printed circuit boards (PCBs) for custom applications

  • Graduate-level study in control systems

  • Experience in app development and providing control using the Internet of Things (IoT)

  • Experience in organizational leadership and working in team environments

Fizz at Heavenly Mountain

Lake Tahoe, CA

what is the founders program?

I’m not charging for my fursuits until I build my gallery, so my first 3 commissions will be on a ‘pay-what-you-want’ policy.

What that means is you don’t have to pay anything if you don’t want to. And if you feel I did a good job, you can tip me however much you want. The recommended tip is cost of materials.

In the interest of pursuing someone I will enjoy working with, there are some associated requirements:

  • You must be at least 18 years old.

  • You must consent to a video interview to confirm identity.

  • You are willing to travel to Pittsburgh for test fits.

  • You value communication, being able to answer most messages within 48 hours.

  • You approve of having your suit included in the gallery for new clients to reference.

Since this may be something that is appealing to more than three people, those interested will have to complete an application asking questions regarding your fursona or character, your perspectives on the furry community, and telling a little bit about yourself.

Based on the responses I receive, I will follow up with applicants until I receive 3 approvals (i.e. those who have met the requirements and are ready to pursue fulfillment.)

how do i apply?

To apply, you must do two things:

1) Fill out the Furmware Founders Program Application here.

2) Follow up with an email to furmwarestudios@gmail.com containing your reference sheet or written alternative.

Applications will be open from:

Thursday, July 3rd (completely unrelated to a certain convention happening in Pittsburgh)

to:

Sunday, July 20th (11:59pm)

How do I know if I have been selected?

During the time between July 21st and July 27th (11:59pm), I will be reviewing applications and working through selections until 3 approvals have been made. By the end of that window, you will receive an email notifying you if you have been selected.

What if I apply and don’t end up being selected?

To show appreciation to those who took the time to complete the application, they will receive:

  • Email announcements on when slots open

  • Priority for accepted commission slots

  • A 15% Founders Program Applicant discount

When will the founders program finish?

The Founders Program will finish when the 3rd commission is completed.

After that, I will:

  • Complete the rest of this website, including the Order Process, the Style and Price Guide, the Fursuit Gallery, the Fursuit Quote form.

  • Open for commissions!

Thank you for giving me the time of day!

And please feel free to take a look at the “About the Owner” page.