Build Premium Talent Marketplace Platform

WordPress Developer Needed – Model Kart Multi-Vendor Talent Marketplace Project Overview We are looking for an experienced WordPress developer to build Model Kart, a premium Indian multi-vendor talent marketplace connecting brands, advertising agencies, fashion show organizers, production houses, and event companies with talent and creative professionals. The platform will allow individual models and creative professionals to register, create professional profiles, upload portfolios, showcase experience, specify locations and indicative rates, and receive booking enquiries. Talent agencies will be able to register as vendors, create agency profiles, and manage multiple models under their accounts. Brands and clients will be able to browse talent, filter profiles, submit casting briefs, request quotations, and enquire about bookings. The platform will initially operate through manual booking coordination. Online payments are not required for the first release. We already have a WordPress website and want to use the existing technology stack wherever possible. 1. Technology Stack WordPress Astra Theme Elementor WooCommerce Dokan Multi-Vendor Marketplace Compatible plugins for forms, search, filters, and enquiry management Prioritize existing plugin functionality before recommending custom development. Important: Do not remove, deactivate, or modify existing plugins or unrelated website functionality without prior approval. Back up the website before significant changes and use a staging environment wherever possible. 2. Required Features A. Individual Talent Registration and Profiles Allow models, actors, influencers, makeup artists, photographers, videographers, fashion stylists, and other creative professionals to register independently. Profiles should include: Name, profile photograph, and professional bio Talent category and specialization Location and preferred working cities Portfolio images and videos Experience, skills, and previous projects Indicative rates or quotation preferences Availability information, where practical Profile editing and portfolio management Booking enquiry options Support administrator approval before profiles become publicly visible. B. Agency Registration and Dashboard Allow talent agencies to register as vendors and manage their agency profiles and talent rosters. Required features: Agency logo, description, portfolio, and contact details Ability to add and manage multiple talent profiles Talent roster management Booking enquiry tracking Profile and portfolio updates Agency-specific dashboard and access permissions Each agency must only access its own authorized information, talent, and enquiries. If Dokan does not support multi-talent management natively, propose a secure, maintainable solution. Please quote separately for any custom agency roster functionality. C. Talent Discovery and Search Create a professional talent discovery experience with: Browse Talent page Talent Categories page Keyword and name search Filters by category, location, and specialization Individual talent profile pages Portfolio galleries Shortlisting or saving profiles, where feasible Booking enquiry and quotation request buttons Search and filters must display actual published listings, not static demonstration content. D. Booking and Client Enquiries Brands, advertising agencies, production houses, and event organizers must be able to enquire without making an online payment. The enquiry form should capture: Client or company name Contact person, email, and phone Required talent or service category Casting brief or project description Event or project date and location Budget range Number of professionals required Additional requirements and attachments, where appropriate Enquiries should be sent to the administrator's email and stored in WordPress where feasible. Administrators should be able to review, manage, and follow up on enquiries. Where practical, associate enquiries with the relevant talent, agency, or service listing. Bookings will initially be coordinated manually by the Model Kart team. E. Creative Services and Venues Support listings for: Makeup artists and fashion stylists Photographers and videographers Studios and production services Event planners and service providers Event venues and other creative professionals Each listing should support descriptions, images, location, services, indicative pricing, and enquiry options. F. Events and Sponsorships Create dedicated sections for: Fashion shows and industry events Event dates, venues, descriptions, and registration enquiries Brand sponsorship packages Title, associate, beverage, hospitality, and other sponsorship opportunities Sponsor and event participation enquiries Administrators should be able to add, edit, and manage event and sponsorship content without developer assistance. 3. Required Website Pages Homepage Browse Talent Talent Categories Individual Talent Profile Agencies Individual Agency Profile Creative Services Venues and Event Services Events and Sponsorships Become a Model / Register as Talent Register an Agency Brand and Client Enquiries Contact Us Login and Registration Talent Dashboard Agency Dashboard Vendor Dashboard Administrator Enquiry Management Include appropriate account, privacy policy, terms and conditions, and utility pages. 4. Design and User Experience We want a premium, modern fashion-industry design rather than a generic business directory. Design requirements: Primary colors: black, white, and magenta pink Elegant typography and generous whitespace High-quality fashion editorial photography Premium hero banners and clear calls to action Modern talent cards and portfolio galleries Professional agency and service listing layouts Intuitive navigation, search, and category discovery Consistent design across public pages and dashboards Responsive desktop, tablet, and mobile layouts Optimized images and fast-loading pages Review our existing website and design direction before imple