Build Premium Media Platform (Custom WordPress Frontend)

PROJECT TITLE

Build Premium Youth Culture Media Platform (Custom WordPress Frontend)

PROJECT OVERVIEW

I am building a modern youth culture platform focused on:

• Music
• Fashion
• Film
• Nightlife
• Editorial storytelling

The visual direction is:

• Cinematic
• Editorial
• Minimal
• Premium
• Modern
• Culturally relevant

Reference platforms:

• Boiler Room
• NTS
• Highsnobiety
• COLORS

IMPORTANT PROJECT APPROACH

This is Phase 1 / Version 1 of the platform.

The goal is to build:

• Clean CMS structure
• Homepage architecture
• Daily upload system
• Responsive frontend foundation

Frontend quality, spacing, typography, responsiveness, and overall visual feel remain VERY important.

I am specifically looking for someone with strong frontend sensitivity and modern UI/UX understanding — NOT just a generic WordPress installer.

WHAT I NEED

I am looking for a frontend-focused WordPress developer using:

• WordPress backend/CMS
• Custom frontend implementation
• Responsive/mobile-first development
• Lightweight clean structure
• Modern UI/UX

AI-assisted development is completely fine if it improves workflow and efficiency.

IMPORTANT:

This should NOT feel like:

• A generic WordPress theme
• A standard entertainment blog
• A cluttered media site
• A template-based build

INITIAL PAGES REQUIRED

1. Homepage
2. Videos page
3. Music page
4. Style page
5. Single article/video page
6. Submit page

VERY IMPORTANT HOMEPAGE STRUCTURE

The homepage is a CORE part of the platform identity.

The site should feel more like:

• A digital culture network
• Curated daily programming
• Editorial daily drops

NOT:

• An endless content feed

Homepage structure:

1. Large cinematic hero section

2. Daily upload sections grouped by DATE HEADINGS

Example:

MAY 24, 2026
[ 3–4 uploads ]

MAY 23, 2026
[ 3–4 uploads ]

MAY 22, 2026
[ 3–4 uploads ]

The homepage should ideally display:

• Latest 3–4 days of uploads/content

REFERENCE FOR HOMEPAGE STRUCTURE

Please review world star hiphop for reference regarding the concept of grouping uploads/content into daily editorial blocks.

https://worldstarhiphop.com/videos/

IMPORTANT:

This is NOT about copying the visual design.

The reference is specifically for understanding:

• Content rhythm
• Daily upload grouping
• Homepage pacing

VIDEOS PAGE

The video page should feel:

• Cinematic
• Immersive
• Premium
• Editorial

NOT:

• Like a YouTube clone

Should support:

• YouTube/Vimeo embeds
• Thumbnails
• Categories
• Dates
• Tags

MUSIC PAGE

Should support:

• Artist features
• Releases
• Playlists
• Mixes
• Sessions
• Editorial/music stories

STYLE PAGE

Should feel:

• Fashion-editorial driven
• Cinematic
• Minimal
• Premium
• Image-heavy
• Uncluttered

CMS REQUIREMENTS

WordPress backend should allow management of:

• Video posts
• Music posts
• Style/editorial posts
• Homepage featured content
• Daily uploads
• Categories
• Tags

SUBMIT PAGE

Need a clean premium submit page for:

• Music submissions
• Video submissions
• Creator submissions

STYLE / VISUAL DIRECTION

Visual direction:

• Dark mode aesthetic
• Black / white / neon lime green palette
• Strong typography
• Minimal clutter
• Cinematic layouts
• Responsive/mobile-first

WHAT I’M LOOKING FOR

I am specifically looking for:

• Frontend sensitivity
• Modern UI/UX understanding
• Strong responsive implementation
• Editorial/media aesthetic experience

TO APPLY

Please send:

1. Relevant portfolio work
2. Examples of custom WordPress frontend projects
3. Estimated timeline
4. Estimated cost

IMPORTANT NOTE

The goal is to build a premium modern culture platform — NOT a generic WordPress media template.