For someone who has been laid off, one of a their biggest concerns (aside from finances), is how long it will be until they find another job. Gig work can help fill that resume gap. It can also expose job seekers to new forms of work within their profession, perhaps opening doors in another direction.
Below are several gig platforms for professionals in the creative field.
TmrO App
Type of gig(s): Anything related to music or videos
Gig locations(s): Atlanta, US
HQ: United States
Learn more: https://www.tmroapp.com/
“For creatives, TmrO’s built-in features help them put their best foot forward. Using TmrO’s free and sharable portfolios and integrations, creatives can showcase past work samples, accurate reviews, highlights of their resume, and client ratings. Creatives can also rest easy knowing that payment is quick and simile. Funds are deposited within 48 hours after job completion which is 50% faster than other platforms.”
Voices
Type of gig(s): Voice overs, voice acting
Gig location(s): Global
HQ: London, Ontario, CAN
Learn more: https://www.voices.com/
“Voices is the world’s #1 voice marketplace with over 2 million members. Since 2005, the biggest and most beloved brands have trusted Voices to help them find professionals to bring their projects to life.”
DesignCrowd
Type of gig(s): Graphic design, web design, logo design
Gig location(s): Global
HQ: New South Wales, AU
Learn more: https://www.designcrowd.com/
“Our mission is to help businesses find the best design in the world, faster, and at a price that fits their budget. We also want to give designers the chance to earn money for their creative skills.”
Designhill
Type of gig(s): Graphic design for products and web, logo design
Gig location(s): Global
HQ: Delaware, US
Learn more: https://www.designhill.com/
“Designhill is the world’s leading creative marketplace that caters to the creative needs of businesses of all sizes and individuals alike. You can source high quality designs from a global community of professional designers and buy unique products.”
99designs (by Vista)
Type of gig(s): Print, website, packaging, book covers, etc.
Gig location(s): Global
HQ: Australia
Learn more: https://99designs.com/
“You design. We’ll handle the rest. Do what you love, and get paid for it on 99designs. Find awesome clients and become a part of our global community of talented designers—all in a safe, secure workspace.”
Dribble
Type of gig(s): Graphic design, animation, product, typography, web design
Gig location(s): Global
HQ: Ireland
Learn more: https://dribbble.com/
“Tens of millions of people look for design inspiration and feedback on Dribbble. We help players like you share small screenshots (shots) to show off your current projects, boost your portfolio, and love what you do—no matter what kind of creative professional you are.”
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