Become a Starter

Welcome to the freelancing big leagues

Join the Starters and fill your pipeline with exciting e-commerce projects at your rate, on your schedule, and at no cost to you.

ESCAPE THE GIG-HUNTING SCRUM AND JOIN OUR ROSTER OF WORLD-CLASS TALENT that top brands hire from

Look who’s in our lineup:

Kris
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Shopify Developer
Pura Vida Bracelets
Weston
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Shopify Developer
Vaan Group
Nehal
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Data Analyst
Yeti
Brandon
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Analytics Director
Winc, Gamestop
Hudson
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Product Manager
Bird, HelloTech
Kyle
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Shopify Developer
Mayo Clinic, InVision, Microsoft
Genevieve
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Creative Strategist
Vovia, True Media
Josephine
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Influencer Marketer
Cuts Clothing
Mark
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Creative Strategist
Vessi, My Derma Dream, Viome
Nadia
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Graphic Designer
Dolls Kill, Rosen Skincare
Sanjeev
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Copywriter
Omaze, Nickelodeon
Chrissy
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Head of Growth
Hexclad
Sadaf
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CRM Marketer
Parade, KiwiCo
Shane
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E-Commerce Manager
Rumpl, Everlane, Lyft
Mia
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Creative Director
Nike, Google

HOW IT WORKS

Our e-commerce experts have an eye for talent like yours. Show us what makes you Starters material and you could make it onto our roster.

Apply Online

If you have demonstrated e-commerce experience in marketing, creative, or technology, apply online to join our platform and we'll reach out if it's a fit.

Interview with our experts

After your initial screening, you’ll have the opportunity to brag about your skills and accomplishments with our team. Wow us with your expertise and your communication skills.

nail your assignment

Show us how you work by completing a case study or sample project for review by an expert in your field. We may also verify your references during this step.

What our Starters Are SAying

Love being a creative top-tier freelance site. Excited to be a part of the curated community
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Dhruv N.

Creative Director

Full time jobs are like marriage; The Starters help freelancers and employers first find a date
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Kurt N.

Amazon Marketer

I love getting to work with new brands and solve challenging problems
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Galina D.

E-Commerce Manager

Love being a creative top-tier freelance site. Excited to be a part of the curated community
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Dhruv N.

Creative Director

Full time jobs are like marriage; The Starters help freelancers and employers first find a date
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Kurt N.

Amazon Marketer

I love getting to work with new brands and solve challenging problems
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Galina D.

E-Commerce Manager

HOW THE STARTERS STACKS UP:

What types of brands work with The Starters?

The brands that work with us are typically CPG e-commerce businesses doing anywhere from $1M to $100M+ in revenue. They come from the worlds of fashion, food & beverage and more, and you can expect to see inbound inquiries from a broad range of clients.

Do you charge a commission on what I make?

Nope, your listed rate is what you make. We don't charge you for being a Starter, and we don't add a premium on top of your rate for brands.

How do I get paid?

You'll set up a Stripe account through us and send invoices directly to your clients via the platform. The clients are responsible for paying all invoices

How are contracts and invoicing handled?

When clients want to hire you, they start a project within our platform. They'll have the option of using our standard contract, or their own. You'll invoice clients directly from your Starters dashboard.

Is there a way to connect with other Starters?

Yes, you'll be invited to join our online community once you become a Starter!

Stop settling for subpar talent

Become a Starters member and gain access to top-tier e-commerce talent you can’t find anywhere else.

Audrey
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E-Commerce Manager
Walmart E-Commerce, Cerebelly
Brice
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Copywriter
Athletic Greens
Chrissy
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Head of Growth
Hexclad
Kendyl
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Social Media Manager
Liquid Death
Liddy
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Creative Director
Hint Water, Athleta, Stella and Dot
Allie
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Content Creator
Bev, Gorjana
Sara
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Graphic Designer
De Soi, Great Jones, Nixon
Damon
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Content Creator
True Classic, Dr. Squatch, Maude