UGC creator jobs, United Kingdom
UGC creator jobs in the UK
British brands keep commissioning short, natural videos from real people, and they like them to sound like a mate recommending something. Build a free profile, set your own rates and take briefs with the payment already secured.
- Free for creators, no listing fee
- You set your own rates
- Brand payment is held in escrow before you film
Why UK brands buy creator videos
Shoppers in Britain are quick to spot an advert that tries too hard. Brands selling skincare, homeware, snacks and gadgets have worked out that a plain, chatty clip filmed in a kitchen or on a commute earns more attention than a studio shoot.
A brand posts a brief or invites you from the catalogue. You film on your phone, in your own accent, and send it over. Regional voices are welcome, and a brand that sells to Manchester or Glasgow often wants someone who sounds like it.
Briefs you will see from British brands
Each brief names the product, the format and the delivery date. You decide which ones suit you.
- Get ready with me clips for beauty and haircare launches
- Weekly shop and meal prep videos for grocery, snack and drink brands
- Flat and home refresh clips for furniture, cleaning and storage products
- Honest reviews of gadgets, fitness gear and subscription boxes
- Short app demos for banking, travel and delivery services, with a screen recording and your voice
Where British creators publish and how payment works
Most UK briefs are written for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, and some brands ask for TikTok Shop style product videos. You can record in vertical format and deliver exactly what the brief asks for.
Rates are set by you in US dollars for a video up to 30 seconds, up to 60 seconds, a set of five photos and raw footage. The brand pays into escrow before you film, and after approval the money is released through PayPal or Wise, or by bank transfer to the details saved in your account. Reporting your income under UK rules is your own responsibility.
Starting out without a following
Brands buy the video, so your own account does not need to be busy. A couple of clear samples with good daylight and tidy sound will do more for you than a follower count. Begin with your best three.
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 shoots steady vertical video, and a window for natural light
- One to three samples as links or files up to 12 MB each
- An email inbox you can open straight away for the four digit code
- PayPal, Wise or bank details ready for your first payout
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply for UGC jobs in the UK if I am a student or work full time?
Yes. You choose which briefs to take and when to film, so it can fit around study or a job. You must be 18 or over.
Do I need to be registered as self employed before I join?
We do not ask for that at sign up. How your earnings are reported is your own responsibility under the rules that apply to you, so look into it before your first payout.
Are my prices in pounds?
Rates are set in US dollars. Brands see your price on your profile, and payouts reach you by PayPal, Wise or bank transfer.
How do I know the brand will actually pay?
The brand pays into escrow before you start filming. Once your video is approved, the money is released to you.
Who keeps the rights to my video?
You keep ownership. The brand receives a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive licence to use the approved video, including in paid adverts.
Can I apply from outside Britain?
Yes, you can apply from almost any country. Add your location to your profile so brands looking for UK based creators can find you.
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