Talent FAQ
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We welcome POC talent working in:
Photography
Filmmaking and editing
Writing and journalism
Styling and art direction
Design and illustration
Creative strategy
Content creation
Cultural commentary
Multidisciplinary creative practice
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We prioritise creatives who:
Have a clear style or voice
Communicate reliably
Honour deadlines
Align with our mission to elevate POC voices
We prioritise community over clout – you don’t need a big following or industry ties. You just need to be good at what you do and committed to your craft.
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The Directory is free to join, with approval based on suitability. MADE IN KIN only earns when you earn. We charge 15–20 per cent on any job, brief or campaign booked through the platform.
This covers:
Creating content for your profile (portfolio, talent bio, editorial features)
Amplification across our channels and newsletters
Preparing pitch materials (press releases, rate cards, etc.)
Pitching you for opportunities and matching briefs to your strengths
Managing brand and agency relationships
Negotiating fair and respectful contracts and rates
Managing communication and logistics
Ensuring invoices are paid promptly
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Fill out the Join the Talent Directory form. Once approved, you’ll appear in the directory.
From there, we’ll begin pitching you to brands, agencies and organisations. You may also receive editorial features, event invitations and campaign briefs that align with your work. -
Not at all. You can work with anyone you like. We are an open door – not a locked gate.
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We invoice the client, receive payment, and transfer your fee – minus our commission – within ten business days.
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If a brand found you through your MADE IN KIN profile or any visibility we’ve created, the 15–20 per cent commission still applies.
This ensures the studio is fairly paid for the work we do behind the scenes and helps us manage communication, coordination and rate protection on your behalf.