Shopify Web Developer (Project-based) - Freelance, Remote

Department: Support & Leadership

Location: Global+

Compensation: $6.00 / hour

Description

About the Client
A mission-driven events brand that blends health and wellness experiences with community impact to support animal rescue initiatives. They’re relaunching their digital presence to streamline ticket sales, highlight partners/sponsors, and communicate event details clearly. The team values simple, reliable systems with clean design and light-touch automation that enhances the attendee journey.

Why does this role exist?
The client is migrating from a previous website to a new Shopify site to centralize content, simplify ticketing/info flows, and enable light automations that reduce manual work. They need a Shopify expert who can build quickly and accurately, transferring existing content while improving usability and basic workflows. This is a project-based engagement expected to run 2–3 weeks at 20 hours per week.

The Impact you’ll make

Shopify Build and Content Migration

• Build a new Shopify site aligned with brand guidelines using an appropriate theme (OS 2.0).
• Transfer and organize content from the previous website (pages, FAQs, sponsor highlights, event details).
• Configure navigation, collections, and essential pages to ensure clarity and ease of use.

Automation and Integrations

• Set up light, reliable automations tied to key site actions (e.g., contact/sponsor interest forms, ticket confirmation messaging).
• Configure basic integrations as needed (e.g., email notifications, form routing) to reduce manual processes.
• Document automation flows for easy client handoff.

UX/UI Enhancements

• Apply design improvements that increase readability, mobile responsiveness, and conversion without overcomplicating the build.
• Optimize page layouts for event highlights, sponsors, FAQs, and calls-to-action (e.g., Buy Tickets).
• Ensure consistent styling aligned with brand tone; prioritize function over heavy re-design.

Quality Assurance and Launch

• Test cross-browser/mobile responsiveness, page speed basics, forms, and checkout/app flows.
• Migrate DNS/launch the site safely with rollback plan and clear go-live checklist.
• Provide a brief post-launch support window for fixes and polish.

Communication and Handover

• Maintain clear progress updates and surface risks early.
• Provide concise documentation (theme setup, apps used, automation steps).
• Train the client team on updating content and managing simple automations.
  
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Required:

• Proven Shopify expertise with a portfolio showcasing live Shopify builds (must provide link).
• End-to-end website creation experience, including theme setup, content migration, and go-live.
• Hands-on experience implementing simplified automations within a Shopify context.
• Strong front-end skills (Liquid/Shopify OS 2.0, HTML/CSS; basic JS) for customization and troubleshooting.
• Availability for a 2–3 week, project-based engagement at 20 hours per week.
• WFH Set-Up:
  • Computer with at least 8GB RAM, an Intel i5 core processor/AMD Ryzen 5 Processor and up.
  • Internet speed of at least 40MBPS
  • Headset with an extended mic that has noise cancellation and a webcam
  • Back-up computer and internet connection
  • Quiet, dedicated workspace at home

Your Superpowers:

• Technical: Shopify OS 2.0, Liquid, theme customization, HTML/CSS, basic JavaScript, Shopify apps, form/notification setup, basic performance and SEO hygiene.
• Process: Clear documentation, methodical QA, accurate content migration, reliable versioning/backup habits.
• Soft skills: Proactive communication, attention to detail, pragmatic problem-solving, ability to balance speed with quality, collaborative and coachable.

You should apply if…

• You thrive in focused, time-boxed projects and can deliver clean, functional Shopify builds quickly.
• You value simplicity and reliability over gratuitous complexity, and you’re comfortable making pragmatic recommendations.
• You care about clear communication, ownership, and leaving clients with maintainable systems and documentation.

What to expect...


Work Setup:

• Remote position
• Must have a reliable internet connection and a quiet workspace
• Required to provide own computer with Intel Core i5 or something similar or higher operating system

Working Hours:

• 20 hours per week
• schedule is TBD

Compensation:

• $6 per hour
• No benefits package included
  
  

Benefits