About the Program

We’re looking to team up with a small, handpicked group of creators this summer who love sharing beautiful, authentic content. If you’re into high quality services and want to partner with a studio that truly values your creativity, we’d love to work with you!

How it’ll work

Trial

Within 2 weeks of your application approval we will schedule a trial run to make sure this is the right fit, creatively, for both parties.
You’ll receive:

• 1 complimentary spray tan in exchange for 1 UGC video, a story series and 1-2 lifestyle photos showcasing your tan.

• If we love working together (and we think we will), you’ll be invited into our full 3-month partnership.

3-Month Creator Contract

Once officially on the team, you’ll sign a 3-month agreement with:

• 1 free tan per month including all add ons (normally $100+)

• 50% off additional appointments

• Exclusive access to new treatments and products

• Priority booking

Deliverables

We ask our creators to provide:

• One in-feed Instagram post tagging and mentioning @Shade_Collective

• One short-form UGC video for us to use in our marketing

• 1–2 photos of you in your tan (lifestyle setting)

• Permission for us to take before/after content at your visit (close up tan line or in a robe, discreet ofc)

• Tags or mentions in story coverage (during or after your appointment)

Content should reflect your real experience and align with our aesthetic.

We believe partnerships work best when they’re built on creativity and trust.
We’re open to feedback, collaboration, and adjusting things to better support you and your audience. If you have something unique in mind let us know.

Interested?

We’re currently accepting applications. We’ll be reviewing submissions and reaching out to creators over the next few weeks.