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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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 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.
- 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
- 20 hours per week
- schedule is TBD
- $6 per hour
- No benefits package included