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Become a vetted UGC creator.

We bridge the gap between world-class talent and high-growth brands — with the most rigorous pre-screening process in the creator economy.

Apply as creator

Free application · 10-minute process · Responses within 72 hours.

$0
Cost to apply
10 min
Application time
72h
Typical response
3
Portfolio pieces
The process

Onboarding journey

1

Submit application

Showcase your best three pieces of UGC content with the performance metrics behind them.

2

Portfolio review

Our creative directors audit your visuals, lighting, and hook delivery.

3

Vetting call

A short 15-minute sync to discuss your niche, equipment, and how you work.

4

Live status

Receive your verified badge and get matched with your first campaign.

The upside

What you get & what it takes.

From benefits and standards to vetting and activation, everything you need to know before joining.

High-ticket brand access

Direct lines to Fortune 500 marketing teams and premium DTC brands — no bidding war, no race to the bottom.

Creative education

Bi-weekly strategy sessions on hooks, lighting, and advanced direct-response editing from operators who ship.

Reliable, on-time pay

Clear scopes, transparent rates, and invoices that get paid — so you can focus on the work, not the chase.

Quality over quantity

We match you to campaigns that fit your voice, so every deliverable strengthens your reel and your reputation.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

No. We vet on craft, not follower count. Strong hooks, clean lighting, and content that converts matter far more than your audience size.

We accept applications on a rolling basis and most responses go out within 72 hours. Prepare your portfolio link before you start.

A modern phone and good natural light are enough to apply. We care about how you frame, hook, and edit — not the price of your gear.

Yes. Verified creators can take briefs across TikTok, Reels, and Shorts depending on the campaign and your strengths.

It varies by scope and brand, but vetted creators average $2,400+ per project, with high-ticket campaigns paying more.

Primarily short-form UGC ads — hook-driven demos, testimonials, and direct-response creative for growth-focused brands.

Never. Applying and joining the Aura creator collective is completely free — the application takes about 10 minutes.

Rolling applications

Ready for the elite network?

We accept applications on a rolling basis. Most responses are sent within 72 hours — prepare your portfolio link before you start.

Free application · 10-minute process