What does it cost?
There is no cost to you, the DESIGNER, in any way – ever. It is FREE to upload your images and always will be.
When one of our CLIENTS desires to work with you we utilize an industry-standard temporary (or permanent) hiring agreement and the cost is paid by the employer (i.e. “client”). This has no effect on how much the employer pays you or for how long you can work with them. That is up to you both. We merely provide the connection. In a word, we are “match-makers”!
What images can I post?
Allow me to start by saying what you can not post. You can not post images that you don’t legally have the rights to. You CAN NOT post images with YOUR NAME or with YOUR CONTACT INFO on them.
We at Cute Or Cool are the “match-makers” and if your images have your name and contact info (i.e. email address, web url, phone number, etc) on them our clients wouldn’t need to us to provide our match–making services. Any images containing contact info will not be posted on the site.
So, what can I post?
You must post toy related images; including but not limited to package design, turnarounds, sketches, logo work, mechanical drawings…you get the idea – anything toy related. If it is not toy related we will not be able to post your images.
What can I do to get noticed by your clients?
I am glad you asked as I am an expert and have some hypotheses (yes, big word) on what sells on the site. I think it is important to show at least one excellent sketch piece. My clients always ask how good/strong your freehand is…so show them! Also, don’t be too boy or too girl. Especially don’t be too boy! If all you ever draw is pictures of a muscled-up devil spitting razor blades you probably won’t get much interest from my clients. Balance is the key and “softer” images are better than “harder” themed ones. Take the time to review Artists #111, #210, #247 and #318. These are examples of some artists that have a balanced offering and that appeals to my clients. It is also important to stay away from busy or cluttered "collage" images. You only get 6 images to wow the client so make them your best 6 images...not a collection/collage of 60 of your best images all smashed into frames, that just doesn't sell the client.
Lastly don’t forget the cardinal rule! Make sure the images are toy related so they relate to the clients!
Can I put my Cute or Cool page on my resume, Linkedin, etc?
Yes! Many of our artists put their Cute or Cool hyperlink, http://www.cuteorcool.com/Artists/210.htm, on their resumes or in their email signatures. You too can do this as your page address will not change. Cute or Cool wants to help you help yourself so take advantage of this opportunity.
Who are we?
Cute or Cool is brought to you by the leading search firm in the toy industry, The Executive Search Group
We provide:
The Executive Search Group is the toy industry’s leading recruiting firm. We are a hybrid (contingency and retainer) search firm with a sphere of influence in the contiguous United States, China and Hong Kong. The Executive Search Group represents the leading names in the toy industry.
The Executive Search Group has achieved great success representing designers/inventors by bringing new concepts to market. Our clients appreciate our ability to bring them the best talent in the market and the most creative and unique products in the toy industry today.
If you have a product you would like us to look at, please visit TheGreatToySearch.com, contact us via email or call directly 330.867.7725.
OUR BELIEF
The Executive Search Group believes that successful recruiting comes from the commitment to satisfy the employment needs of both client and candidate alike.
The Executive Search Group utilizes and wholly abides by the ethical guidelines of the National Association of Personnel Services.
