Couture Cardstock Design Team Call

Events 27 October 2009 | 85 Comments

Couture Cardstock Design Team Call

Couture Cardstock products are hand picked and tested by paper crafters. Our offering includes over 200 different colors and finishes. Couture Cardstock encourages crafters to use paper weighted specifically for the particular technique, project, or challenge at hand. Each of our papers are weighted (light, medium or heavy) and helpful project suggestions can be found in our item descriptions and design team member gallery. We have priced our inventory competitively and though you will feel like you are scouring the bargain bin, you will be enjoying our fashion forward cardstock from the comfort of your arm chair.

We are looking for 4 people to join our team: 1 layout designer, 1 card designer, 1 altered art designer, and 1 SVG/GSD file designer.  You are welcome to apply for as many of these positions as you like, but you must submit a separate application for each position, and you may only be chosen for one position. Applications will be accepted immediately, and must be received by November 15th.

All applications will be reviewed carefully, and 3 finalists for each position will be chosen and notified by November 18th.  At that time, each finalist will be shipped a paper pack, and have 1 week to complete 1 additional project in accordance with our guidelines and using our paper products. Publication and copyrights for this final project will remain with Couture Cardstock regardless of acceptance to the team.  Final decisions will be made by December 5th, and the new team will be announced on December 7th.

This call is open to residents of the US and Canada.

Position Requirements:

  • 4-5 projects per month.  Project load might vary from time to time due to tradeshows and company needs.
  • 2 blog posts per month
  • Willingness to submit to an editorial process.
  • Cheerful participation in all DT activities, promptness meeting deadlines, and strong communication skills.
  • Designers should own a digital craft cutter or die cut machine (Cricut, Silhouette, Big Shot, etc).

Compensation:

  • Design Team members will be compensated generously in products, both Couture Cardstock and partner manufacturer products.
  • Opportunities for incentives and promotion exist.

Please read the application requirements closely, as applications that are incomplete will not be considered.

Please provide the following info (all applicants):

  • Full contact info (name, address, phone, email)
  • Links to your galleries and personal blog
  • Please list past and current DT experience
  • Please tell us a little about yourself.
  • Why do you want to work for Couture Cardstock?

Scrapbooking Designers:

Please submit 3 layouts of your choice to amcgrew@couturecardstock.com.  One of these may be a previously created layout (show us your favorite work).  The two additional projects should be new and remain unpublished or posted until the new DT is announced.    All of the projects submitted should show us skill in transforming paper products like cardstock, vellum, mirrored paper and chipboard into works of art.

Card Designers:

Please submit 3 cards of your choice to amcgrew@couturecardstock.com.  One of these may be a previously created card (show us your favorite work).  The two additional projects should be new and remain unpublished or posted until the new DT is announced. A focus in stamping and the use of Copic markers is a plus, but not mandatory.   All of the projects submitted should show us skill in transforming paper products like cardstock, vellum, mirrored paper and chipboard into works of art.

Altered Artists:

Please submit 3 altered items of your choice to amcgrew@couturecardstock.com.  One of these may be a previously created project (show us your favorite work).  The two additional projects should be new and remain unpublished or posted until the new DT is announced.  All of the projects submitted should show us skill in transforming paper products like cardstock, vellum, mirrored paper and chipboard into works of art.

File Designer:

File designers should have the ability to convert files into various formats for use with the variety of cutting machines on the market. Designers should submit 2 newly created files, as well as one layout or card using the created files.  Please send both cutter files and photos of your completed project to amcgrew@couturecardstock.com.

85 Responses on “Couture Cardstock Design Team Call”

  1. Andrea Amu says:

    What wonderful new cardstock… looking at it all makes me want to go create! I’m really interested in this dt call… thanks for the info.!

  2. Will definitely have to give this some thought.

  3. Good Luck to all who try out! Sounds like a great Call.

  4. stephanie says:

    Wow, a new cardstock company – love it. How exciting to have a call to follow too. Thanks.

  5. Rhonda says:

    I adore Graphic 45 and can’t wait to check out your new products too! Exciting news about your DT call, best wishes to all who apply!

  6. Kristina says:

    I just found your store/blog yesterday and I’m so bummed I missed the DT call. Can’t wait to see who you have chosen.
    Love your site, I’ve bookmarked it to my favs!
    Hugs,
    Kristina

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