Case Study : PlacifyMe - Flexible Local Jobs Near You
Project Name:
PlacifyMe.com
Tagline: Flexible Local Jobs Near You
Timeline: 8 Weeks (End-to-End Development)
Role: Full-stack Developer / Lead Architect
1. The Vision & Purpose
In an era where the gig economy is dominated by large, global platforms, local businesses and community members often struggle to connect for short-term, flexible work opportunities.
PlacifyMe was built to bridge this gap by creating a hyper-local job ecosystem. The platform enables job seekers to discover nearby work that fits their schedules, while allowing local businesses to access reliable talent without the overhead of traditional recruitment systems.
2. The Target Audience
The platform was designed around two primary user personas to ensure maximum relevance and usability:
The Flexible Seekers
- Students looking for weekend or part-time shifts
- Freelancers filling gaps between projects
- Individuals seeking supplemental income within a 5–10 mile radius
The Local Providers
- Small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs)
- Retail shops and event organizers
- Startup offices requiring short-term or on-demand staff
3. What We Built (The Solution)
I designed and developed a streamlined, mobile-first web application focused on speed, clarity, and ease of use for both job seekers and employers.
- Geo-Location Job Discovery: A location-aware experience that surfaces jobs based on proximity, improving relevance and reducing commute friction.
- Instant Application System: A one-tap apply flow that submits a simplified candidate profile, enabling faster employer responses.
- Dynamic Job Dashboard: A custom employer portal to post jobs, manage applicants, and track hiring status in real time.
- Responsive Architecture: Fully optimized for mobile, tablet, and desktop usage to support users on the go.
→ Explore Job Listings
→ Employer Hiring Portal
Platform Screenshots
Below are selected screens from the PlacifyMe platform, highlighting the job discovery experience, employer dashboard, and mobile-first interface.
4. Impact: Helping the Community Grow
PlacifyMe was designed to deliver meaningful impact beyond job discovery by strengthening local economic networks.
- Economic Empowerment: Keeping jobs local helps retain economic value within communities.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible, nearby roles allow users to better manage time and commitments.
- Business Agility: Employers can quickly scale staffing based on demand or seasonal needs.
5. The Project Journey (8 Weeks)
| Phase | Activities |
|---|---|
| Week 1–2 | Discovery, requirement analysis, wireframing, and user flow design |
| Week 3–4 | Backend development, database setup, and geo-location API integration |
| Week 5–6 | Frontend implementation, employer dashboard, and application flow |
| Week 7 | UI/UX refinement, performance optimization, and accessibility checks |
| Week 8 | Cross-device testing, QA, optimization, and final delivery |
6. Client Feedback
“Working with Akshay Bhaiya on PlacifyMe was a seamless experience. Over the course of 8 weeks, they transformed a complex idea of local job connectivity into a functional and intuitive platform. The attention to detail for both job seekers and business owners was exceptional. It’s a powerful tool for any local economy.”
— Rushi Farkade (Founder & CEO), PlacifyMe
Conclusion
PlacifyMe demonstrates my ability to architect and deliver a scalable, community-focused platform within a fixed timeline. The project highlights strong problem-solving, product thinking, and end-to-end execution aligned with real-world business needs.