Image generation: prompts, parameters (--ar, --s, --c), references, usage rights.
Before starting, we run a 1-minute tech check — microphone, ambient noise, connection. If your setup isn't good enough, the test is fully refunded.
Show recruiters and clients you actually know Midjourney — prompts, parameters, --cref, --sref, production pipelines — with a 15-minute AI oral exam that can't be faked.
The Plume Midjourney badge tests your real working knowledge of Midjourney as a professional production tool. Over 15 minutes of live conversation with an AI examiner (OpenAI Realtime), you're probed across the full skill spectrum: prompt construction, core parameters (--ar, --s, --c, --weird, --raw), image references (--cref for character consistency, --sref for style), advanced techniques like vary region, pan, zoom out and batch permutations with curly braces, plus how you fit Midjourney into a broader workflow alongside Photoshop, Magnific, ComfyUI or Runway. A second AI model (Claude Opus) then reads the full transcript and produces a 0-to-100 score with a certified proficiency level.
What makes this badge worth something is that it's hard to fake. Listing 'Midjourney' as a skill on LinkedIn costs nothing. Explaining in real time why you'd push --s to 250 versus 750, how you balance --sref weights across a 20-image series, or when you'd ditch Midjourney for Flux or Ideogram — that's a different story. The exam is calibrated on V6.1 and covers recent shifts: the move from Discord to the web app, Omni-Reference, native moodboards, personalization profiles, and what V7 actually changes in practice.
This badge is built for art directors, motion designers, UI/UX designers, photographers, creative freelancers and anyone who uses Midjourney professionally rather than just casually. It's equally relevant for marketing managers or project leads who oversee AI visual production and want to back up their expertise with something more solid than a LinkedIn self-endorsement.
Here are the concrete dimensions the AI examines during the 15-minute oral.
Building prompts that work: subject, style, medium, lighting, composition, and knowing which terms to avoid so they don't corrupt the output. Understanding when a dense descriptive prompt beats a short deliberate one — and vice versa.
Confidently using --ar for aspect ratio, --s (stylize) to control how much Midjourney's aesthetic bias kicks in, --c (chaos) for output variety, --weird for off-beat results, and --raw to dial back automatic beautification.
Using --cref to lock in a character's appearance across a series and --sref to impose a consistent visual style. Knowing how to adjust reference weights (::0.5, ::2) to calibrate how strongly the reference influences the final output.
Leveraging vary (region) to edit a specific area without regenerating the whole image, pan and zoom out for canvas extension, repeat for batch generation, and curly-brace permutations to test prompt variants at scale.
Knowing where Midjourney fits and where it hands off: upscaling with Magnific, compositing in Photoshop, piping into ComfyUI for fine control, or bridging to Runway for video. Understanding the tradeoffs at each junction.
Spotting what's wrong in an output — anatomy, style drift, artefacts — identifying the right lever (prompt edit, parameter change, vary region, outpaint) and converging on a client-ready result without endless random regeneration.
Being clear-eyed about where Midjourney falls short — legible text in images, fine pose control, character consistency without --cref — and knowing when to reach for Flux, DALL·E 3, Stable Diffusion or Ideogram instead.
Tracking meaningful updates: the Discord-to-web-app transition, Omni-Reference for flexible image inputs, native moodboards, personalization profiles, and what V7's architectural changes mean for creative workflows versus the competition.
Final scoring is performed by Claude (Anthropic), which reads back the full transcript and applies this weighted criteria grid.
Can you build precise prompts and pick the right parameters (--ar, --s, --c, --weird, --raw) for a given brief? This dimension rewards practical intuition over theoretical knowledge — we want to hear how you actually tune these, not just what they do.
How well do you use --cref and --sref to maintain character or style coherence across a series? This includes your understanding of weight management and how you QA the results across multiple generations.
Hands-on use of vary region, pan, zoom out, repeat and permutations. Plus how you integrate Midjourney into a real production chain with other tools — and where the handoffs happen.
Can you diagnose a failing output, identify whether the problem is the prompt, the parameters or a fundamental tool limitation, and fix it efficiently? This separates methodical practitioners from lucky random-clickers.
Knowledge of Midjourney's recent evolution (V6.1, web app, Omni-Reference, V7), honest understanding of where competitors outperform it, and awareness of commercial usage rights under different Midjourney subscription tiers.
A Plume session takes about 20 minutes, from tech check to badge delivery.
The AI confirms your mic and connection are working and that you're in a quiet environment. Once everything checks out, the session starts immediately — no waiting around.
The AI examiner asks you to briefly introduce yourself and walk through your most recent or most ambitious Midjourney project — what you were trying to create and how you approached it. This calibrates the rest of the interview to your actual level.
The examiner drills into your real practice: prompt structure, parameter choices, how you use --cref and --sref, your go-to advanced techniques, and how Midjourney fits into your production workflow. Questions adapt in real time to your answers, following up on anything vague or interesting.
The examiner zooms out: when would you actively not recommend Midjourney? Which recent update — Omni-Reference, moodboards, V7 — has had the biggest real impact on how you work, and why?
Claude Opus analyzes the transcript and delivers a 0-100 score, a certified level (Novice to Expert), a detailed feedback report, and a shareable badge link. Your audio stays private unless you choose to make it visible.
Your score out of 100 translates into a level a recruiter can grasp at a glance.
You can generate images with basic prompts and get decent results, but you're not yet comfortable with core parameters like --ar, --s or --c. You tend to rely on prompts copied from others and struggle to diagnose why an output doesn't match your intent.
You write your own prompts and use common parameters (--ar, --s, --c, --raw) with reasonable judgment. You can iterate to improve a result, but --cref, --sref and advanced techniques like vary region or permutations aren't yet part of your regular workflow.
You're fluent with --cref and --sref, weight management, and techniques like vary region, pan, zoom out and permutations. You integrate Midjourney into broader production pipelines and have a clear sense of when the tool hits its limits and when to switch.
You run Midjourney with surgical precision — combining --cref, --sref and fine-tuned parameters to produce consistent deliverables across full series. You're up to date on Omni-Reference, moodboards and V7, you position Midjourney lucidly against Flux, Ideogram and Stable Diffusion, and you're the person other creatives come to for guidance.
No degree or years of experience required to take the badge. Here are the profiles it makes the most sense for.
You use Midjourney to generate moodboards, concepts or final visuals for clients. The badge gives you something concrete to point at when clients or agencies push back on your rates — proof that your Midjourney work is methodical, not lucky.
You fold Midjourney into rapid prototyping or asset generation workflows. The badge validates that you can produce consistent visuals at speed without the style drift that plagues less experienced users.
You commission or produce AI visuals for campaigns. The badge credentializes your expertise with stakeholders or clients who want assurance that the work is being done by someone who knows what they're doing, not just clicking 'generate'.
You want to stand out in internship or entry-level applications by showing genuine Midjourney fluency — something that goes well beyond a line on a CV that any applicant could claim.
You're integrating AI image generation into your service offering. The badge signals to clients that your Midjourney practice is professional and structured, not experimental dabbbling.
Where and how your Midjourney badge will help you day to day.
You're applying for an art director role at an agency that runs Midjourney for client briefs. Instead of showing a portfolio with no context, you share your badge and detailed report — the hiring manager can see exactly where your skills are strong (--sref series, vary region) and where there's room to grow.
A client wants 20 consistent brand visuals. You attach your Advanced or Expert badge to your quote as proof that you know how to use --cref and weight management — and won't deliver 20 images that look like they came from different tools.
A creative director wants to know who on the team can actually lead an ambitious Midjourney project before committing to a client deadline. The badge gives an objective measure of individual readiness without relying on self-reported confidence.
You run Midjourney workshops or AI consulting engagements. An Expert badge gives corporate clients a concrete reason to trust your credentials before they book a training day or sign a retainer.
You add your badge link to your Behance, LinkedIn or personal website. A score and level certified by an independent AI adds a layer of credibility to your visual work that a portfolio alone can't provide.
You're moving from a traditional creative role (photographer, graphic designer, illustrator) into AI-native positions. The Midjourney badge signals to employers that your fluency is real and measurable, not just enthusiasm on a cover letter.
A few minutes to check you have everything you need.
At the end of your session you don't just get a score — here's everything that awaits you.
You get a precise score from 0 to 100 and a certified level (Novice, Proficient, Advanced or Expert) reflecting your real Midjourney mastery — prompts, parameters, references and workflow all factored in.
Claude Opus produces a full written report: what you demonstrated clearly (--sref management, advanced techniques), what could be sharper, and where you stand relative to other Midjourney candidates on the platform.
Your 15-minute session is recorded and stored securely. It stays strictly private by default — you choose whether to share it and with whom, with no data shared without your explicit consent.
You get a unique link to your Midjourney badge, ready to drop on LinkedIn, a Behance profile, a client proposal or a job application email. Anyone can verify the score's authenticity with a single click.
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