How can I get invited to upload Design Templates on Adobe Stock?

[peaceful_individual4933]

Hello Adobe Community,

I am a professional designer and recently created my Adobe Stock Contributor account with the intention of submitting Design Templates (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign templates).

However, after setting up my account, I noticed that there is no option to upload Design Templates.
During my research, I found that Adobe Stock currently accepts design templates by invitation only.

I would greatly appreciate it if someone could please clarify the following:

1. What is the official process to receive an invitation for Design Template submissions?

2. Is there any specific portfolio quality, Behance presence, or application method that increases the chances of getting invited?

3. Are there any guidelines or steps new contributors can follow to qualify for the invitation program?

Any insights, tips, or experiences from current template contributors would be extremely helpful.

Thank you! 🙏

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[daniellei4510 · Accepted solution]

No one here knows how to get invited, and there is no "program" one can follow to do so.

[Jill_C · Accepted solution]

There is no known or advertised "process". Adobe identifies potential Contributors, probably from large agencies.

[Abambo · Accepted solution]

There is no officially published way to get an invitation to contribute design templates. Adobe states on their on website that you surely saw, that they do not currently have a need to expand the pool of providers for templates. 

Quote:

At the moment, we’re sourcing design templates from a small group of artists and agencies — we’re not accepting submissions from individual contributors at this time. Over time, we may be expanding them to include a broader group of contributors — we’ll keep you up to date in our Contributor newsletters and notifications. 

https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/design-template-requirements.html

There is nothing more to be said.

[peaceful_individual4933]

Thank you for the explanation.
I understand that there is no official process right now, but as a professional designer it feels disappointing that skilled contributors have no way to even show their capability. Many experienced designers—including myself—are interested in creating high-quality templates for Adobe Stock.

If the program is invite-only, could Adobe at least provide a way for designers to submit a sample or a small test task so the team can evaluate our work? That would help Adobe get more quality content and would also give dedicated designers a fair chance.

And if the community team cannot share detailed information, could you please let us know which department or contact is responsible for invitations so we can follow the correct path?

Thanks again.

[Nancy OShea]

Stock does NOT accept Design Templates from individual contributors.

If you're attached to a reputable design agency, ask your employer to reach out to Stock Contributor Support about becoming a Stock contributing partner.  

Hope that helps.

[peaceful_individual4933]

Thank you, Nancy, for the clarification.
I truly appreciate your time and your detailed response.

As an independent designer, I understand the current limitations.
However, I’m genuinely interested in contributing high-quality design templates to Adobe Stock in the future.

Could you please advise what would be the most appropriate path for someone like me?
For example:

• Is there a list of approved partner agencies that independent designers can collaborate with?

• Or is there any official guidance on how a designer can qualify to be considered by such agencies?

Even general direction would help me understand how to prepare myself and move toward this goal.

Thank you again for your support and guidance.

[Jill_C]

As indicated above, there is no identified or communicated process for becoming a template Contributor. We don't know which agencies Adobe partners with, though I suppose if you search for existing templates you might be able to discover some of those agencies.

[Nancy OShea]

Adobe Template designers are credited at the bottom of this page.

https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/design-template-requirements.html 

It doesn't take much sleuthing to find them.  Just follow the links.