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Desire
Chicago, Illinois

Paid Brand Collaboration for Dermatologists

DermatologyContract

Listed compensation

$2K per project

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

The Desire Company is seeking experienced Dermatologists to participate in paid brand projects with leading beauty, skincare, health, and wellness brands. This is a great opportunity to use your clinical expertise and product knowledge to collaborate on content that helps shoppers make confident purchase decisions.

Project Overview:

  • Filming Location: Varies by project (travel covered if required)
  • Time on Set: Approximately 3–5 hours (half-day; subject to change)
  • Final Deliverables: 1 Product Recommendation Video per project
  • Starting At: $1,500

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct product evaluations and provide expert insights related to skincare, dermatological treatments, ingredients, and product efficacy.
  • Participate in a brief pre-production call to align on project goals and expectations.
  • Collaborate with our production crew during on-site filming sessions.
  • Communicate your professional recommendations in a clear, relatable manner for consumers.

How It Works:
Once you express your interest, we will present you to various brand partners for potential selection. If chosen, we’ll schedule a pre-production call to discuss project goals and logistics before moving into the filming phase.

If you’re passionate about skincare education, product science, and helping consumers make informed choices, we’d love to hear from you.

Additional Details:
Though this is a work-for-hire opportunity, by joining our dynamic network, you’ll continuously be considered for projects that align with your expertise and availability.

Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated hands-on experience as a Dermatologist, with a minimum of 3–5 years of relevant clinical experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of skincare products, dermatological treatments, ingredients, and skin health.
  • Strong verbal communication skills and comfort speaking about your expertise on camera are highly valued.

Benefits

  • Compensation: Get additional income and enjoy a fair compensation model that rewards your expertise and time.
  • Increased Exposure: Showcase your skills, knowledge, and expertise to a broader audience by leveraging the platforms of renowned brands, potentially reaching millions through diverse marketing channels.
  • Flexibility: When scheduling filming, we work around the schedule that works best for you.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Dermatology — Physician Career Context

Dermatology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 14.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-Life Balance Distribution14 jobs · 9 employers

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 4.8
Better work-life than 30% of Dermatology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 335 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Additional income
Increased exposure
Flexibility in scheduling