Earn cash by mentoring
the next generation.
You have proven your craft. Now share it. Amber mentors guide aspiring designers through structured apprenticeships -and get paid for their time and expertise.
How it works
As an Amber mentor, you are paired with apprentices in your discipline. You guide them through a structured 3-month cycle -reviewing their work, providing feedback, and helping them build the skills and portfolio needed for certification. You set your own schedule and capacity.
Qualification Requirements
- Hold active Amber Certified or Amber Master status
- Minimum 2 years since your certification was granted
- Complete the Amber Mentor Workshop (free, online, self-paced)
- Commit to accepting at least 2 mentees per quarter
- Maintain good standing in the Amber community
- Pass a brief mentor readiness interview
What mentors do
- Conduct 1-on-1 sessions with mentees (you set frequency)
- Review and critique portfolio work and assignments
- Provide async feedback between sessions
- Write an end-of-cycle assessment and certification recommendation
- Help mentees develop their process and professional practice
Mentor benefits
- Get paid directly by your mentees for your time
- Official "Amber Mentor" badge on your profile
- Priority visibility in the certified directory
- Build your leadership track record for Amber Master advancement
- Access the private Mentor community channel
- Quarterly mentor roundtable sessions with other mentors
- Strengthen your own skills by teaching
Time Commitment
- 1.Sessions with mentees -you decide frequency (most mentors do weekly or bi-weekly)
- 2.Async feedback -review submissions between sessions
- 3.End-of-cycle assessment -write a recommendation at the end of each 3-month cycle
Who Qualifies
Amber Certified
Eligible after 2 years post-certification
Amber Master
Mentor status granted automatically
Mentor Community
Join a private channel with other Amber mentors. Share approaches, discuss challenges, and participate in quarterly roundtables where mentors exchange insights and best practices.
Ready to mentor?
If you hold Amber Certified or Master status, you can apply to become a mentor. Not yet certified? Start your journey first.