How it works – Night Owls

For businesses

1. Post your brief

Tell us what you need, your budget, timing and where you’re based. It’s free and takes about five minutes. Your contact details stay private.

2. We triage it

We read every brief within one working day and decide the best path:

Managed: we quote, run the project and invoice you, with one point of contact. Best for bigger or multi-skill jobs, like a Shopify build plus a product shoot.
Introduced: we shortlist two or three vetted Owls who fit. You choose one and work with them directly.

3. Meet your shortlist

No fifty cold pitches. You’ll hear from a small number of freelancers who suit the work, and you choose who you go with.

For freelancers

1. Apply as an Owl

Create an account, build your profile and add at least three portfolio projects.

2. Get vetted

We review your portfolio and may check references. Once approved, your profile goes live in the directory and you get a Verified badge when we’ve checked your work.

3. Get matched

Approved Owls see full brief details on the jobs board, get email alerts for briefs that match their skills, and can express interest. For introduced work, Owls pay a finder’s fee on the first engagement only, as set out in the Owl terms.