Who
should apply? What are we looking for?
Starman is
looking for experienced bead artists and designers from all over the world who
love working with quality Czech pressed-glass and Japanese seed beads. Our team
includes artists who use a wide range of techniques—including beadweaving,
stringing, loomwork, wirework, kumihimo braiding, or other styles.
Starman is seeking artists who are willing and able to promote the use of Starman manufactured and wholesale products, including the CzechMates® line of multi-hole beads and TOHO seed beads. Applicants may not be on design teams for any other glass bead wholesaler or manufacturer and must sign a confidentiality agreement upon acceptance to the team.
Why Should I Apply?
Starman is seeking artists who are willing and able to promote the use of Starman manufactured and wholesale products, including the CzechMates® line of multi-hole beads and TOHO seed beads. Applicants may not be on design teams for any other glass bead wholesaler or manufacturer and must sign a confidentiality agreement upon acceptance to the team.
Why Should I Apply?
The
Starman TrendSetters are an elite group of designers whose work is highly
coveted by the industry. Membership benefits include:
- Working with
prototype beads before they are available in stores.
- Being the first
to create new techniques for new beads.
- Samples of
selected new products from Starman and TOHO beads.
- Class
sponsorship credits toward major bead events.
- Worldwide
exposure and promotion of your design business.
- TrendSetter
patterns are taught in bead stores all over the world, creating a high
level of name recognition.
- TrendSetter
jewelry is prominently featured in Starman international advertisement
campaigns.
- Make connections
with distributors of Starman beads who want to feature your products and
classes in their stores.
TrendSetter
Duties
Each
TrendSetter team member is required to submit innovative jewelry designs and
stitch techniques that feature up-and-coming Starman bead shapes. The designs
submitted will be featured in Starman product promotions including:
- Print
advertisements and marketing material distributed industry-wide.
- Introductory
'Take and Make' patterns available online to beaders everywhere.
- Intermediate
'Pattern of the Month' class and kit patterns distributed to authorized
bead stores royalty-free.
- Online
advertisements and social media.
Breaking
the confidentiality agreement or non-compliance of duties will result in the
loss of TrendSetter title and benefits.
How
to Apply
Applying
is simple: Just show us your work! You can send us
anything you would like us to see, including an artist resume, list of
publications, links to your website, blog, or other places there are images of
your work. Email your submissions to TrendSetters@StarmanInc.com by
Tuesday, November 6th, 2018.
The following traits and skills are not required, but are preferred. Preference will be given to artists who have:
The following traits and skills are not required, but are preferred. Preference will be given to artists who have:
- been published
in books or magazines;
- a website, a
blog, or use other forms of social media;
- taught classes
at a major bead event;
- written patterns
for sale;
- experience with
multi-hole beads.
Team
members are selected by a panel of judges at Starman. We strive to create a
dynamic team of artists that represents the many popular beading styles from
around the world. Not being selected should not be considered a critique of
one’s work.
Applicants will receive a response in late November 2018. Selected TrendSetters will hold their title from the time their completed confidentiality agreement is received through December 31, 2019.
Applicants will receive a response in late November 2018. Selected TrendSetters will hold their title from the time their completed confidentiality agreement is received through December 31, 2019.
