Join the team. Do real work. Build a real portfolio.

We're inviting a small group of students to join Forge as Student Creative Partners. You'll work on real client projects, sit in on our team meetings, and get paid for the work you deliver.

Apply now

Applications close [DATE]. [NUMBER] spots available.

This is an invitation, not a coffee run.

Most student roles keep you on the sidelines. This one doesn't. From day one, we'll trust you with real projects, real clients, and real deadlines. You decide how and when you work, and we care about the result. If you show you can handle responsibility, we'll keep giving you more of it.

What you get

More than a line on your résumé

Trust

You set your own schedule. We judge the work, not the hours.

A seat at the table

Join our team meetings and see how a business actually runs.

A real portfolio

Client work you can show any employer, not class projects.

Pay that grows

Paid per project. More for paying-client work, plus a bonus when a lead you bring in becomes a client.

Work hard, rest well

We protect evenings, family, and Sundays, and we expect you to protect yours.

How it works

Three steps to your first project

Apply

Send a short video and one design sample. It takes about 30 minutes.

Talk with us

Promising applicants get a 20-minute conversation with Riley.

Start your first project

Partners get a first project with a clear scope and a due date.

Who we're looking for

You don't need to know everything. You need to finish what you start.

Curious about marketing, design, video, or business
Reliable with deadlines
Comfortable learning new tools, including AI design tools
Wants to be trusted with more over time

The details

Schedule

Project-based and flexible, worked around your classes

Team meetings

[FREQUENCY]

Pay

Per project, higher for paying-client work, plus a referral bonus for new Forge clients

Open to

[MAJORS OR CLASS YEARS]

Location

Edmond, OK, mostly remote

FAQ

Questions you might have

Do I need experience?

No. You need one design sample. Make it with any tool, even a free one.

How much time does it take?

It depends on the projects you take on. Plan on a few hours a week.

Is this paid?

Yes. You're paid per project you deliver, with higher pay for client work.

Can I do this alongside classes and another job?

Yes. That's why it's flexible.

What happens after?

Partners who do great work are the first people we look to as Forge grows.

Application

Apply to join Forge

It takes about 30 minutes. Applications that don't follow the instructions won't be reviewed. Applications close [DATE].