Any creative directory can put job seekers in contact with job listings. But only one resource connects both sides of the creative economy—businesses and local talent. Introducing the IDEAindex.

From portfolio listings to business profiles to exclusive, locally specific RFPs, Idea Index is a comprehensive, searchable database for connecting with our region’s creative talent pool. Through the directory, individual creatives can list their work in any discipline, search potential clients and prospects, and connect with other creatives in their own community. Likewise, businesses can use the directory to source, hire and even competitively review the best and brightest talent regionally—saving relocation costs, eliminating search fees and keeping much needed dollars in their local economies. There’s even an extensive, discipline-by-discipline Panel area, where experts and novices alike can share questions, offer advice and collaborate to resolve issues.

Now, all levels of the creative economy—designers, architects, visual artists, advertising agencies, game developers, web shops, printers, publishers, marketers, PR firms, artisans, furniture makers, manufacturers, entrepreneurs, film, performing arts and innovators—can share one resource with one goal: connecting people and commerce through ideas.

In Fall 2010, we’re launching the Idea Index App, to bring the best of the online experience to your smart phone. Through the app, you’ll be able to review, locate and contact creative resources instantly—even on the drive home from a new business win. Creatives will get instant access to the latest industry news and project wins. And everyone will be able to search, sort and respond to up-to-the-minute job postings, opportunities and RFPs.

With a projected 100,000 page views by late 2010, the Idea Index is unlike any portfolio, networking or hiring resource in the creative industry. To learn more about enhancing your corporate profile on the Idea Index, or contact or .

By December 2010, we plan to develop regionally specific Idea Indexes throughout North Carolina, the surrounding states, and beyond. To learn more about bringing the Idea Index—and keeping jobs in your local area, contact or .

 

 

 

• Search creative jobs
• Find local creative talent
• Post your portfolio
• Compare salary and hourly rates
• Post or respond to RFPs
• Network and collaborate
• Post or find freelance projects
• Create instant focus groups
• Gain access to industry experts
• Retain young talent and attract new talent
• Market your business to the creative class
• Inspire and engage the local creative economy