What are designer levels?

We’re all about community curation

Once you start submitting designs, our Designer Curation team will review your work and your profile to determine which designer level fits you best.

Top Level
Mid Level
Entry Level

Top Level designers’ work is high quality and adored by their repeat clients.

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Mid Level designers have a good grasp on design principles and a professional attitude.

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Entry Level designers are either new to 99designs or are still building their skills on our platform.

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Top Level
 

Top Level designers’ work is high quality and adored by their repeat clients.

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Mid Level
 

Mid Level designers have a good grasp on design principles and a professional attitude.

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Entry Level
 

Entry Level designers are either new to 99designs or are still building their skills on our platform.

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What are 99designs’ quality standards?

While we recognize that design is inherently subjective, there are certain industry standards that clients rely on us to enforce. 99designs curates our designer community based on the following:
  • Execution of design principles
  • Conceptual thought
  • Technical skills and deliverables
  • Client communication and satisfaction
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Designer level benefits

As designers improve their skills on 99designs, we reward them for their hard work with additional benefits including:
  • Faster payout processing
  • Finalist payments
  • Beta testing opportunities
  • Prioritized support
  • Increased client visibility across the platform
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How can I increase my designer level?

While our Designer Curation team regularly reviews accounts, 99designs also hosts application periods throughout the year for designers to apply for higher level status.

After submitting an application, 99designs will review the designer’s portfolio and account history (including professionalism, disputes, suspensions, etc.) to determine which level is appropriate. Designers may not apply outside of the application periods.
 
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