Artist and Designer Profile on Websta in Romania

What your Websta profile should contain

Your profile page acts as a simple website. Unlike a portfolio site you might build yourself, Websta gives you a ready-made structure where your information appears consistently - and where people already come looking for services.

Start with a clear description of what you do. Say whether you work in graphic design, illustration, UX-UI design, branding, photography retouching, web design, or another specific discipline. Be precise about the kinds of projects you take: do you work for small businesses, startups, individuals, or all of these. Mention any technical skills that matter - software you use, design systems you know, or formats you deliver in.

Add a portfolio section with photos or images of your best work. For artists and designers, visual examples are essential. Include 5 to 15 pieces that show range and quality. If you cannot share a client's work due to confidentiality, you can show personal projects or redesigns of real brands done as exercises.

List the services you offer as separate items. For example: logo design, social media graphics, website mockups, brand guidelines, illustration, photo editing, poster design, packaging design. Each service entry should have a title and a brief description of what it includes and how long it typically takes.

• A professional photo of yourself (optional but recommended)
• Your location in Romania - the town or region where you work
• Contact information - email and phone number
• Languages you work in - Romanian, English, or both

How to handle booking and quote requests

On Websta, you can set up services in two ways: either with fixed pricing if you offer standardized work, or through quote requests if your fees depend on the project scope.

Most artists and designers in Romania use the quote request system. A client fills out a contact form describing their project - what they need, their budget range, timeline, or style preferences - and you receive their request. You then contact them directly to discuss details and send a quote or proposal.

If you want some services to have fixed pricing - for instance, a basic logo sketch or a single social media post - you can list those separately at set rates. The choice is yours based on how you prefer to work.

Photos and portfolio setup

Upload high-quality images of your work. For digital design work, screenshots or exports at full resolution work well. For illustration or painting, photograph your work in good light or scan it. If you do photography, show finished images you are proud of.

Organize your portfolio by service or style. You can group logo designs together, illustrations in another section, and branding work in a third. This helps visitors understand the range of what you do without feeling overwhelmed.

Keep your portfolio updated. Remove old work that does not represent your current standard, and add new projects regularly. Clients notice when a portfolio has not changed in years.

How people in Romania search for designers and artists

In Romania, small businesses and individuals looking for design work use several methods. Some search online for designers in their city or region. Some ask for referrals in business networks or social media groups. Others use platforms like Websta to browse local service providers by category and location.

On Websta, people can search for artists and designers by location - their town or the nearest city - and by service type. If you are based in Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Timisoara, or another city, potential clients in that area will find you when they search. If you work with remote clients across Romania or internationally, your profile can still list you by your registered location; make sure to mention in your description that you work with clients anywhere.

Word-of-mouth remains important. Your Websta profile gives you a professional link to share on social media, via email, or in conversations with contacts. Having a Websta page also gives you a presence on a marketplace where people actively search for services - not just a portfolio site that only shows up if someone already knows your name.

Languages for your profile

Most designers in Romania should publish their profile in Romanian and English. Romanian content reaches local clients and businesses. English opens doors to clients across Europe and further afield, and many businesses in Romania prefer to communicate in English.

If you work frequently with Hungarian, German, or French-speaking clients, consider adding those languages too, though Romanian and English cover the majority of potential inquiries.

Setting up as an independent artist or designer in Romania

If you are not yet registered as a sole trader or small business, you will need to do so before you can accept payment through Websta. Romania requires independent service providers to have a registered trade. This is a legal requirement, not optional.

The specific registration process - whether you register as a freelancer, sole trader, or microenterprise - depends on your income level and whether you have employees. Check with the local tax office (directia generala de impozite) or a tax advisor to understand which form suits your situation.

Once you are registered, you can link a bank account to Websta for payments. Websta processes card payments through Stripe and deposits them into your own bank account - you keep the full amount you set as your price, though standard payment processing fees apply.

Keep records of all client projects and payments. Maintain invoices or contracts for each job. This is standard practice for any independent provider and required by Romanian tax law.

What to write in the first hour

When you first set up your profile, do not wait for perfection. Start by filling in the basics.

Write a one or two sentence introduction explaining what you do. Example: 'I design logos and brand guidelines for small businesses in Romania and across Europe. I work in a minimalist style and deliver all files in digital format.' Be specific about your niche or approach.

List 3 to 5 of your strongest service offerings with brief descriptions.

Upload at least 3 portfolio images that show your best work.

Add your location, phone number, and email.

Choose Romanian and English as your languages.

Then publish. You can refine the profile, add more images, or adjust descriptions later. Having a published profile means people can find you and send requests today.