Developer looking for a designer cofounder for high-end retail startup
I'm a developer building an app to disrupt a specific luxury retail niche. I have high confidence in the idea getting funded within the next few weeks, and am currently in the application stage for AngelPad. I also have confidence in the business model becoming profitable within a short period of 6-8 months, regardless of the funding situation. Like most other successful and viral apps, one of the primary things this one will rely on is great design. Our customers are an affluent and educated demographic who will appreciate simple, minimal and highly polished design. That's where the need for a passionate designer + cofounder arises.
Specifically, I'm looking to partner up with a designer who is inspired by sites like One Kings Lane, Art.sy and Fab.com (they are all related to the app I'm building). Some interest or knowledge about luxury retail or the fine art business is preferred, but not required.
Your role will be defining the end user experience for product listings, pricing, shopping carts etc on the iPad and Web. My role will be to build it. Together we'll own the strategy, and share in all the risks or rewards that come with a great partnership.
I can't disclose too many more details on here, except to say that this is a genuine and sincere offer, from a developer who recognizes and respects the potential contributions of a designer cofounder.
Please email my iCloud alias uxcofounder@me.com if you're interested. At the very least, mention any relevant experience designing apps for iOS or Web.
Thank you.