How to Become a UGC Creator as a Beginner
Posted by CHANELLE RENEE
How to Become a UGC Creator as a Beginner
Let’s be honest — you’ve seen creators getting paid to film morning routines, hold products in good lighting, and sip iced coffee with a little wink… and you’re thinking, “I can do that.” And you’re right. You absolutely can.
UGC isn’t the secret club people make it out to be. It’s simply creators who understand how to make a brand look good without forcing the vibe. No followers needed, no viral moment required — just taste, intention, and content that feels like you.
So let’s get you in the room.
Step 1 - Start With Your Natural Aesthetic (Yes, You Have One)
Everyone has a “thing,” even if you don’t realize it.
Maybe you’re the cozy homebody. Maybe you’re the skincare girl. Maybe you’re the “organized chaos but make it cute” creator.
Whatever feels natural to you?
Lean into that.
Brands don’t want a character — they want you, but polished.
You don’t have to reinvent yourself to start UGC.
Just create in the lane that already fits.
Step 2 - Begin With Proof, Not Perfection
Here’s the real tea: brands aren’t hunting for beginners who look perfect. They want creators who look intentional.
A few clean videos, a few aesthetic photos, a vibe that says “I know what I’m doing” — that’s enough to get attention.
Your early content is not your final content.
It’s just your introduction.
And trust me, brands love a good introduction.
Step 3 - Pay Attention to What Brands Really Want
Let’s cut the fluff:
Brands hire UGC creators because the content looks real.
Because it feels like a friend showing you something they genuinely like.
If you can create content that looks:
- clean
- aesthetic
- digestible
- effortless
- trustworthy
…you’re already ahead of half the industry.
Don’t overthink it — focus on the feeling your content gives.
Step 4 - Reach Out Like You Belong (Because You Do)
Please don’t send brands long essays about why they should hire you.
They won’t read it, and you don’t need to convince anyone of your value.
Keep it short, confident, and about them.
Something as simple as:
“I love the way you position your brand — I create content that fits that energy. Here’s my work.”
Clean. Elevated. Direct.
A soft flex.
Step 5 - Brands respond to clarity, not paragraphs.
Consistency > Complexity
The creators who grow aren’t doing magic tricks — they’re simply consistent.
They keep creating, keep experimenting, keep refining their aesthetic.
Don’t wait to feel “ready.”
You get ready by doing the work.
Create the content.
Improve the content.
Repeat.
It’s that simple.
A Final Word
UGC is one of the easiest ways to enter the creator industry right now — but the goal is not to blend in with everyone else. The goal is to create in a way that feels true to you, while still giving brands content they can actually use.
And when you’re ready to elevate your skillset, sharpen your strategy, or position yourself for paid opportunities… just know, there’s a whole world of tools inside the Modelshop ecosystem waiting for you.
The door is open. Step in like you belong there.
