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Opportunity to Collaborate with The Met: Web Developer Needed to Build a World-Class Art Engagement Platform

Posted by: Max Hollein, CEO – The Metropolitan Museum of Art

At The Met, we believe that art is a bridge between civilizations, a voice of human experience, and a lens into our shared heritage. As we continue our mission of making art more accessible and relevant to all, we are seeking an exceptional web developer or development team to collaborate with us on a digital platform that will elevate how users engage with our services.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

We are in the early stages of developing an interactive Art Engagement Platform—a sleek, intuitive, and secure digital space where global users and clients can:

Access curated art services

Explore bespoke cultural offerings

Connect with experts, events, and resources

Manage personalized interactions with The Met’s digital presence

This platform will reflect the excellence and legacy of The Met while integrating modern UX/UI standards and responsive web architecture.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are open to working with a freelance developer, boutique agency, or development partner who meets the following criteria:

Proven experience in building high-end, scalable web platforms

Strong front-end & back-end development skills (React, Next.js, Node.js, etc.)

Understanding of secure authentication and user data handling

UI/UX design proficiency or access to a designer

Experience working with prestigious institutions or cultural organizations is a plus

DELIVERABLES

Fully functional responsive web platform

Secure admin panel for internal content management

Client login/dashboard with tailored content views

Integration of booking/contact/communication features

Optimized performance for global reach

TIMELINE

We are targeting a 3–4 month delivery window, with phased rollout potential.

BUDGET & COMPENSATION

We are open to negotiating a competitive and mutually beneficial deal. The scope of the project justifies a serious, skilled partnership, and we are prepared to compensate accordingly for quality and reliability. This could include:

Flat-rate project fee (based on scope)

Retainer or milestone-based model

Long-term collaboration for ongoing support/expansion

HOW TO EXPRESS INTEREST

If this opportunity speaks to your expertise, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit:

A brief proposal or cover letter

Examples of relevant projects or portfolios

Your availability and preliminary rate expectations


This project is not just about building a website—it’s about shaping the future of how people experience and connect with art through The Met. Let’s create something remarkable together.

Max Hollein
CEO, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
www.metmuseum.org
Message me on telegram for more insight https://t.me/maxhollein

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