TrekCraft is the longest-running sci-fi megabuilding community in Minecraft. We create massive, detailed ships inspired by Star Trek and other sci-fi universes, with builds that take months or even years to complete.

Our Builder Program offers a structured path for talented builders to join our collaborative projects. You'll start with focused trial builds, receive guidance from a dedicated liaison, and gradually take on larger projects as you develop and get to know our team.

We want more than just skilled builders — we're looking for teammates. Joining the TrekCraft build team means becoming part of a casual, collaborative crew that values creativity, communication, and community.

Here's what to expect from application to becoming a full TrekCraft builder:

We review your application build and responses within 1-2 weeks using our evaluation rubric. We're looking for technical skill, creative vision, and alignment with our team values. If your application shows promise, you'll receive the Recruit role in Discord, and access to our Recruit channels.

New builders start by being paired with a liaison—someone you can talk to, ask questions, and get support throughout your trial period. Your liaison will help connect you with other builders to get as much experience as possible working on different aspects of our builds before the end of your trial period. Most folks will be ready for their final review in about 4-8 weeks.

Recruits in the trial phase will not be able to start solo-projects until their promotion to full builder. We want to encourage new members on the team to work collaboratively to avoid burnout, and to have more opportunity to work with different members of our build team.

Note: Both application review and trial completion are evaluated using our standardized rubric to ensure fair and consistent assessment.

After about 4-8 weeks working with our team your liaison will submit you and the work you've done so far for a second evaluation against our rubric. Successful trial completion leads to full Builder status. As part of your promotion you'll gain:

• Axiom Training: Access to our Axiom mod training and resources (we encourage all applicants to practice with Axiom in singleplayer first)
• Builder Access: Full access to our builders-only Discord channels and your own plot on the server
• Project Freedom: Ability to start your own builds (though we strongly recommend avoiding solo projects for at least 3-6 months)
• Liaison Role: Opportunity to become a liaison for future trial builders as you gain experience

Note: The timeline can vary based on project complexity and team availability. We'll keep you updated throughout the process.

Ready to apply? Here's everything you need to know about submitting your application:

We want to see your best effort, regardless of experience level. Don't worry about being perfect — we're looking for passion, creativity, and a solid attempt that shows you understand our requirements.

Note: Your application must be a solo project. We do not accept group applications, and any application that appears to have been assisted by another builder will be declined.

All applicants will use our official application world/blueprint containing 9 themed plots, each 50x50 blocks. You must build a minimum of 6 plots, and you can choose any combination of the 9 available themes.

• Slice of Life: Each plot should feel like a complete slice of a full build. For example, a "Living" plot might include a corridor with entries to quarters, a family suite, and a tailor — showing variety within the theme.
• Modern Design: Use modern layout practices (hallways 3–5 blocks wide, decks 3–4 blocks of air between them) and our custom blocks (not just vanilla)
• Space Usage: Plots don't need to be "full" (using every inch of block space), but should make good use of the area to showcase your abilities
• No Height Limit: There is no vertical height limit, as long as the entire plot can be captured in a few pictures
• Photos Required: Submit clear photos/screenshots of your finished plots as part of your application

Important!

All applicants must build using our current 1.21.1 modpack.

We've picked out 9 themes that are essential to any project. You'll pick at least 6 of these themes to represent on your application. While the themes are fixed, your interpretation is not. Feel free to ignore our example room ideas and come up with whatever you think fits best.

Want to see an example of completed plots? Use /transporter on server to check out the Recruit Yard!

Take advantage of all available resources to create your best application:

• Review our evaluation rubric to understand what we're looking for
• Explore our current builds on the server for ideas and reference
• Use our marker blocks to help you layout ideas and plan
• Join our Discord to ask questions and chat with our team
• Study our resource pack and modded blocks to understand the tools available
• Take your time and put in the effort — quality over speed

To maintain a comfortable space for all of our builders (mostly in their late teens to 30s), we limit applicants to age 16+. Maturity, respect, and communication skills are non-negotiable regardless of age.

We understand that being declined can be disappointing, but it's not the end of your TrekCraft journey. Here's what you should know:

If your initial application isn't accepted, you'll receive specific feedback about areas for improvement. Common reasons include:

• Plots or application is incomplete, or missing key elements
• Technical skills need development (block usage, layout planning, etc.)
• Application responses don't align with our team values
• Age requirement not met

You can reapply after 3 months with an improved build and application. Focus on addressing the specific feedback you received, and consider spending more time studying our existing builds and resource pack before reapplying.

If you don't complete the trial period successfully, it's usually due to:

• Inconsistent communication or absent for majority of trial
• Difficulty adapting to our collaborative workflow
• Lack of on server work to evaluate
• Team dynamics or maturity concerns

You can reapply after 6 months if you feel you've addressed the feedback and are ready to try again. Use this time to practice building, improve your communication skills, and demonstrate your commitment to collaborative work.

Even if you're not ready to join the build team, you're welcome to:

• Join our Discord community as a visitor
• Participate in community events and discussions
• Share your builds in our art & related channel
• Apply again when you feel ready

Our goal is to build a strong, collaborative team. Sometimes that means waiting for the right fit or giving applicants time to grow. We also know that this entire process may seem daunting, or even silly. We get it, and we appretiate the time and effort that every application displays - Thank you.