Staff Changes - Retirements and returning staff

[Tess]

Unfortunately I have a few more retirements to announce this month, but to lessen the blow slightly I also bring good news about a returning staff member!

Retiring this month:

Tyr - very sadly we are losing one of our long-term artists this month Tyr has been an official artist since 2010, when she joined as an item artist. She quickly found her true passion was in pet designing, so changed focus and has been designing truckloads of gorgeous pets for us ever since! She also helped develop our newborn fennec fox lineart. Being one of our oldest artists on the site it's almost a guarantee everyone reading this owns many pets or items made by Tyr, so lets show our appreciation by sharing our favorites in the comments Tyr plans to stick around as an occasional guest artist, so we hope we haven't seen the last of her artwork yet!

Briar Rose - Briar first joined the global mod team in 2013, and has been a great support for both staff and members. Being very knowledgeable and friendly, Briar was a popular contact for members seeking advice and help with the site. Briar Rose is soon to graduate and start a new job, so unfortunately won't have time to keep up with moderating, but we hope to still see her around as a member and wish her all the best for the future

Coalchaser - another long-term staff member retiring this month, but we hope this one is only temporary! Coalchaser has been supporting staff and members as a global moderator since 2011. Time has come for a well-earned break from moderating to make some room for real life, but we hope to see her back on the team in the future

There are a few other inactive staff who will be moved off the active team list this month, but may be returning in future. We may soon be seeking new staff to repopulate the staff list, so keep an eye on announcements over the coming months!

Returning Staff:

Chia - some good news after all that sadness! Chia was an artist for us from 2012 - 2014, but retired last year so she could have a break. Now with her batteries recharged and rearing to go, Chia has re-joined as an official artist! We're super excited to have her back on the team and can't wait to release some of her new pets next month


Please join me in thanking the retiring staff for all their generous contributions to CS!

[Bakusou]

Aww this is really bittersweet.. It's nice to have people returning, but it's sad to see people leaving as well!

[BooDaBear001]

yeah... I agree, But still, I hope they do good on their goals set! ;)

[canadianhowl]

It's upsetting to hear some of the staff we have all come to know and love are leaving us but it's a great brighter up that Chia will be joining the staff again.

Best luck to Coalchaser, Briar Rose, and Tyr and congrats Chia!

[fallen.infinity]

awww that stinks that Tyr is retiring. i loved her artwork and all the cool stuff she created

[Syn]

Goodbye Tyr, I haven't been this sad to see someone go since the Tenth Doctor.

It's great to see that Chia is returning though!

[lucky333123]

Awww I'm really sad to see Tyr leave, luckily Tyr will still be around for an occasional guest artist. I'm still really sad because I love your work.

Chia I'm glad that you are coming back!

Briar Rose - Good luck!

Hope to see you again, Coalchaser!

I wish everyone luck in their life ^.^

[the force awakens.]

Best luck goes out to Coalchaser and Briar Rose -- thanks for your awesome support in helping our community stay safe.
Also, I hope to see your work again soon Tyr!

Congrats to Chia, it's great to see you back as an artist!

[sapiosexual]

i'm so very happy that chia is back! waahahhhh ; w ;
tyr was definitely one of my fav cs artists! my favourite just has to be this set of the chinese new years pets<3
best of luck to briar rose and coalchaser! i hope to see both of you around u v u

[winter.sunset]

Ah, how sad!! I'll certainly miss Tyr's amazing gryphon designs.
I'm quite relieved for Chia's return, though!! I anxiously await more of her beautiful pets designs.