Makin’s Clay®
is in search of amazing designers who share a passion for working with polymer
clays and mixed-media products to join the 2016 Makin’s Clay® Design Team for a
term of twelve months, effective 4/1/16 thru 3/31/2017.
The goal of
the Makin’s Clay® Design Team is to leverage the diverse creative perspective
of our design team members to make unique pieces of art which illustrates the
broad range of application possibilities of Makin’s Clay®. We are looking to build a long-term
relationship with designers who are excited with the prospect of becoming a certified
Makin’s Clay® Professional and future Ambassadors of the Makin’s Clay® brand.
Makin’s Clay®
Design Team members and their projects will be featured monthly on our blog and
other social media channels. Special
opportunities exist for designers who are interested in submitting “art-for-pay”
to be used in newsletters, lesson plans, industry magazines, retail stores and
trade shows.
Expectations For Design Team
Members:
o
Design and
create at least one Makin’s Clay® project per month consistent with design
theme to be posted on the Makin’s Clay® blog.
Project must include easy-to-follow instructions, full supply list, step-out photos,
(optional video) and photo(s) of finished project. Finished photo(s) must bear the designer’s name set inside the
Makin’s Clay® Design Team logo.
o
One blog post
per month on your own blog using Makin’s Clay® products and product links.
o
Add a Makin’s
Clay® Design Team logo to your blog for the term of the design team.
o
Be proactive
and responsive in the promotion of design team activities and Makin’s Clay®
blog hops and team challenges.
o
Be proactive
and supportive of fellow Design Team members and their projects by sharing
posts and leaving positive feedback and creating interactive dialog.
o
Join the
private Makin’s Clay® Facebook Group and participate in the sharing of
information, project ideas and interactive dialog with other design team members.
o
Join and
promote Makin’s Clay®; Facebook page, Twitter and Pinterest boards.
Expectations From Makin’s Clay®
o
FREE Makin’s
Clay® products, tools and accessories.
o
FREE products
from collaborating companies in the arts and crafts industry.
o
Designer recognition
with Makin’s Clay® projects used across social media platforms, in marketing
and promotional events.
o
Eligibility
to receive Endorsement Fees for Makin’s Clay® projects published in print.
o
Compensation
for selected Makin’s Clay® projects used in major marketing initiatives,
promotional events, lesson plans, retail display boards and trade shows.
o
Opportunity
to become a certified Makin’s Clay® Professional or Makin’s Clay® Expert.
o
Certified
Makin’s Clay® Professionals will be posted on the Makin’s Clay® website and
given advance notice and preference when considering paid engagements for distributors
and/or retailers in the domestic and international business communities.
o
Certified
Makin’s Clay® Professionals will be the first point of contact when considering
special calls for project designs, workshops, make & take project
activities, product demonstrations and trade shows.
o
Certified
Makin’s Clay® Professionals will be given advance notification of new products
and product samples as they become available.
How to Apply
Additional program details and benefits will be provided
to those designers selected for the team.
Submission deadline is February
12th - Midnight EST
Design team selections will be
notified on or about February 26th, 2016
The Makin’s Clay® 2016 Design Team will be announced on or about
March 4th, 2016.
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