NOVA is a platform that connects creative professionals with job opportunities by allowing users to showcase their portfolios and post job listings tailored to specific project needs. It addresses the challenge of finding qualified talent quickly in the creative industry, having generated over $10 million for creatives and facilitated 17,000 job postings across more than 500 cities globally.
Funding
$1.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Creative professionals often struggle to find suitable job opportunities, while companies face challenges in sourcing qualified talent for specific creative projects. Traditional methods can be time-consuming and may not effectively showcase a creative's portfolio or match them with the right project needs.
Solution
NOVA is a platform designed to streamline the connection between creative talent and companies seeking to hire them. The platform enables creatives to showcase their portfolios to a wide audience, increasing their visibility and chances of being discovered. For companies, NOVA offers tools to post customized job listings, communicate directly with potential hires, and track applicants through a centralized dashboard. By providing a dedicated space for creative professionals and employers, NOVA simplifies the hiring process and ensures a better fit between talent and project requirements.
Target Audience
The primary users are creative professionals (photographers, designers, filmmakers, etc.) seeking job opportunities and companies or brands looking to hire creative talent for projects ranging from short-term gigs to full-time positions.
Features
- Portfolio hosting and display for creative professionals across various disciplines (e.g., photography, design, film).
- Customizable job posting tools for companies to specify project needs and requirements.
- Direct messaging functionality for communication between creatives and potential employers.
- Curated lists of talent to highlight standout creatives within the NOVA community.
- Job tracking dashboard for employers to manage applicants and hiring progress.
- Social sharing features to promote job postings on external platforms.
- Mobile application (iOS) for on-the-go access and management.