Build a Custom MVP Vetted Marketplace on Sharetribe or Shopify

Project: Development of a curated marketplace platform for streetwear designs and urban fashion brands using Sharetribe. About Urban Runway: Urban Runway is poised to be the premier destination for the most promising streetwear designs and emerging urban fashion brands. With a business model that allows vendors to retain 100% of their profits, we also offer unique features such as referrals, a meticulous vetting process, and influencer marketing strategies. Responsibilities: Website Development: Design and create a responsive, user-friendly website with a modern aesthetic using Sharetribe. Vendor Onboarding: Develop a registration system enabling vendors to sign up, generate profiles, and upload their products. Product Listing: Incorporate a feature allowing vendors to provide comprehensive descriptions, images, and pricing for their products. Shopping Features: Construct a shopping cart and checkout system to ensure a seamless purchasing experience for users. Payment Gateway Integration: Integrate a system facilitating secure transactions between buyers and vendors. Search & Browse: Implement functionality enabling users to discover products via categories, brands, and other pertinent filters. Feedback System: Create a review and rating mechanism for users to critique products and vendors. Referral Program: Design an incentive-based program for vendors to bring in additional potential vendors to the platform. Vetting Mechanism: Establish a rigorous vetting procedure guaranteeing the authenticity and quality of both vendors and products. Influencer Marketing: Devise a rudimentary strategy leveraging influencers to enhance platform visibility and attract a diverse user base. Through Affiliate marketing setup. Nice-to-have features: AI-Powered Vendor Vetting: Utilize AI tools to amplify our vendor vetting process, offering a comprehensive evaluation report for internal use and bolstering customer trust. AI-Driven Personalized Recommendations: Implement AI capabilities for personalized recommendations based on individual customer behavior, purchase history, and preferences. Requirements: Proven experience with Sharetribe or similar marketplace platforms. Strong understanding of modern web design and development practices. Familiarity with payment gateway integration. Ability to work in a collaborative environment, receiving feedback and iterating upon it. Previous experience with AI tools or integrations is a bonus. Aesthetic and Layout: Overall Vibe: Contemporary Urban Chic Core Elements: Minimalist Approach: A simplified design format, focusing on bold and straightforward elements. Reducing clutter and distractions to highlight the products and brand stories. Monochromatic Base: Utilizing primarily Black (#000000) and White (#FFFFFF) as the core colors, providing a sleek, clean, and modern backdrop for the platform. This monochromatic base offers a timeless appeal and ensures that the products remain the focal point. Electric Blue Accents: The secondary color, Electric Blue (#0070FF), serves to highlight essential elements, call-to-action buttons, and any other significant focal points. This vibrant hue introduces a sense of energy and excitement to the platform, attracting user attention where it's needed most. Clean & Modern Typography: Fonts chosen will align with the contemporary urban vibe, offering readability while maintaining style. They'll embody the brand's essence - bold yet approachable. User-Centric Interface: Prioritizing user experience, the design will focus on easy navigation, clear product displays, and straightforward vendor interactions. This includes intuitive search and filter options, seamless checkout processes, and a visually pleasing product gallery. High-Quality Imagery: Emphasis on crisp, high-resolution images showcasing the details and essence of the streetwear designs and urban brands. A visual narrative is crucial for a fashion marketplace, and the imagery used will reflect the authenticity and creativity of the featured brands and designers. Interactive Elements: To engage the user actively, the platform will incorporate subtle animations, hover effects, and other dynamic design elements that enhance the browsing experience without overwhelming the user. Essence: Urban Runway's design aesthetics are a reflection of the very brands and designers it seeks to platform: fresh, innovative, and unapologetically authentic. It seeks to marry the world of streetwear – often raw, gritty, and real – with the polished professionalism of a premium online platform. This delicate balance ensures that while vendors feel represented and at home, buyers experience a premium shopping journey. Ideal Skills and Experience: - Experience in building E-commerce marketplaces on Sharetribe - Strong knowledge of Sharetribe platform and its customization options - Ability to implement specific features as per the detailed list provided - Creativity in designing the marketplace layout based on the client's ideas and suggestions.