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Create from real demand
Get focused collection briefs built around the files print shops, sign makers, engravers, and designers actually need.
Founding contributor applications are openApply now
For vector artists and studios
Make vectors people can actually use.
VectorGurus is building a curated library for real production work. Apply to become a founding contributor and help set a higher standard for editable, useful vector art.
Free to apply · Start with 5–10 samples · No tax or identity forms yet
Flat illustration
Icon system
Apparel graphicBuilt to stay editable
5–10portfolio samples
$0application fee
1 linkto get reviewed
Why VectorGurus
A contributor program built around usefulness.
We are not opening another volume contest. The goal is a smaller, clearer catalog where artists understand the buyer and buyers trust the files.
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Stand behind useful files
Accepted work is reviewed for editability and production usefulness, so quality—not upload volume—becomes the differentiator.
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Join at the beginning
Founding contributors help shape the submission workflow and receive the first briefs when collections open.
The first collections
Art for the job after the download.
We are prioritizing categories where clean construction matters. Strong concepts are only the start—the file must survive editing, printing, cutting, and scaling.
Your portfolio can specialize in one category. We would rather see depth than a little of everything.
- 01Screen-print and apparel graphics
- 02Signs, decals and vehicle-ready art
- 03Laser, CNC and engraving linework
- 04Editable icons and illustration systems
- 05Patterns, templates and craft files
- 06Original marks and production-ready emblems
How it works
Portfolio first. Paperwork later.
A short application lets both sides see whether there is a fit before accounts, uploads, or compliance documents enter the process.
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Show your best work
Send one public portfolio link with 5–10 representative vector pieces.
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We review the craft
We look at originality, paths, layers, editability, and practical use—not follower count.
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Review the terms
Accepted artists see the contributor, publishing, and earning terms before committing.
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Build a first collection
Create against a focused brief, pass quality review, and prepare approved files for launch.
The quality bar
Original thinking. Deliberate paths.
We want to see
- Clean, editable vector construction
- Thoughtful layers, groups, and naming
- Original visual ideas with a clear use
- Production awareness where relevant
AI is a workflow disclosure—not a shortcut.
AI-assisted work can be reviewed when you disclose the workflow, control the necessary rights, and intentionally edit the result. Raw bulk generations, protected brands, copied styles, and unverified outputs are not a fit.
Apply to the founding group
Let your portfolio do the talking.
Start with a public link. We are evaluating craft and fit—not asking you to hand over a catalog before you know the terms.
Low-friction by design
No government ID, tax number, bank details, or saleable source files are required for this first review.
What should be in my portfolio?
Share one public link with 5–10 strong vector examples. We want to see original ideas, clean paths, sensible layers, editable shapes, and work suited to real production. You do not need to upload a large catalog to apply.
Do I need to create an account first?
No. The first step is an account-free portfolio application. We only discuss contributor access, file delivery, tax, and payout setup after a portfolio has been accepted and the contributor terms are ready for review.
Can I apply if I use AI in my workflow?
Yes, but disclose it accurately. AI assistance does not automatically disqualify a portfolio. You must control the necessary rights, avoid protected brands and likenesses, and deliver intentionally edited vector artwork rather than unreviewed bulk output.
What happens to my rights when I apply?
Nothing is licensed or published through this application. If your portfolio is accepted, you will receive the contributor agreement and publishing and earning terms to review before you submit saleable files.
Is this a job at VectorGurus?
No. This is an application to an independent contributor program for a curated vector library, not an employment application or a promise of work, acceptance, or earnings.
Founding applications are open