UGC creator jobs, TikTok
TikTok UGC creator jobs for brand ad videos
Brands run creator videos as TikTok ads because they blend into the feed. You film in the style of the platform, the brand posts it, and you are paid for the video itself, not for views.
- Free for creators, no listing fee
- You set your own rates
- Brand payment is held in escrow before you film
What a TikTok ad video looks like
A TikTok ad is a vertical clip that feels like a normal post. Brands order a few repeated formats.
- Talking to camera in the first person, filmed vertically at 9 by 16
- Product in hand with a quick voice over
- Trend style structures adapted to the product
- Screen recordings for apps with a spoken explanation
- Short clips that show the product shop page and the unboxing
Hook, length and pacing
The first second decides if someone stops scrolling, so open on the problem, the product or a surprising line. Most brands order clips up to 30 seconds, with some asking for up to 60. Cut dead air and keep one idea per video.
Add on screen captions if the brief asks for them, because many people watch without sound. Brands often request raw footage so they can edit their own versions.
How brands use your video
The brand receives a licence to use the approved video, including in paid ads. You do not need to post it on your own account. That means a new creator with an empty profile can still be hired, because the work is judged on the clip.
Rates and payment
You set rates in US dollars for up to 30 seconds, up to 60 seconds, five photos and raw footage. The brand funds escrow before you film, and you are paid after approval through PayPal, Wise or bank transfer. You report your own income.
The basics, the same for every creator
Free to join
Your profile, your samples and your place in the catalog cost nothing. The marketplace fee is paid by the brand on top of your rate.
Your rates, in US dollars
You price a short video, a longer video, a photo set and raw footage yourself, and you can change the prices at any time. Brands see your rate before they invite you.
Paid after approval
The brand pays into escrow before you film. When the brand approves the video, the money is released to you through PayPal or Wise, or by bank transfer, to the details you save in your account.
How it works, step by step
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Create your profile
Sign up, confirm your email with a four digit code, then add your country, recording languages, niches and rates.
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Add samples
Paste links to videos you made or upload a video or photo. Profiles with at least one sample are checked and listed in the catalog.
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Get invitations and briefs
Brands invite you directly or publish open briefs you can pitch for. Every brief states the product, the format and the delivery date.
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Film while the money is held
The brand authorizes payment, which sits in escrow. You film and upload the video in the format the brief asks for.
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Get paid after approval
Once the brand approves the video, the payment is released to you. You keep ownership of the video; the brand gets a licence to use it.
What you need to start
- A phone that films vertically in good light
- One to three vertical samples, as links or files up to 12 MB
- An email address you can open now for the four digit code
- A PayPal or Wise account, or bank details, for payouts
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a TikTok account with followers?
No. Brands hire you for the video. A few good samples count more than your audience.
How long should the video be?
The order tells you. Many are up to 30 seconds, some up to 60.
Should I use trending sounds?
Only if the brief asks. Sound licences for ads can differ from organic posts, so follow the brand instructions.
Do I post it myself?
Usually the brand runs it from its own account. The order says if anything else is needed.
Who owns the video?
You do. The brand receives a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive licence for the approved video.
Do I have to be 18?
Yes. Creators must be at least 18.
Start your creator profile in a few minutes
Choose your language, tell us where you are and what you record, and add your first sample. You must be 18 or older.
Create your creator profile