Business Idea: A streamlined, vetting platform connecting indie game developers with pre-screened artists, simplifying the hiring process and accelerating project timelines.
Problem: Finding reliable, skilled artists is tedious, time-consuming, and overwhelming, involving sifting through countless portfolios, spam, and unclear parameters, delaying game development.
Solution: A specialized platform where developers can quickly upload reference images to receive curated artist matches, manage contracts and payments securely, and communicate efficiently—all within one seamless environment.
Target Audience: Indie game developers, small game studios, and creative teams seeking quality art assets without the hassle of traditional freelance channels.
Monetization: The platform earns revenue through commission fees on successful hires, subscription plans for premium features, or transaction-based fees for payments processed via Stripe.
Unique Selling Proposition (USP): Unlike general freelance sites, it offers pre-vetted artists, style-based matching, anti-scraping security, integrated project management, and delayed payments—tailored specifically for game development.
Launch Strategy: Begin with a closed beta targeting indie dev communities, gather user feedback, refine matching algorithms and UI, then open to a broader audience, focusing on marketing in game dev forums and platforms.
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