Job Overview We are an established multi-channel ecommerce company launching a direct-to-consumer Shopify store. This project involves building a scalable, high-performance Shopify store with 5,000+ SKUs across multiple categories. We are not looking for a theme installer. We are looking for a senior-level ecommerce architect who can take full ownership of the build — design, development, product structure, performance, and launch. ⸻ Scope of Work • Shopify store setup from scratch • Architecture planning for 5,000+ SKUs • Category & collection structure design • Premium theme customization (or light custom build) • Bulk product import setup (CSV, automation, metafields) • Product template optimization for conversion • Speed optimization (Core Web Vitals) • App stack selection (minimal and strategic) • Payment gateway configuration • Analytics setup (GA4, Meta, TikTok) • Klaviyo integration & basic flows setup • Policy pages, legal pages, navigation structure • QA testing before launch • Launch support ⸻ Required Skills & Qualifications Applicants MUST have: • 5+ years Shopify development experience • Experience building stores with 3,000+ SKUs • Advanced knowledge of: • Shopify Liquid • Metafields • Bulk product import systems • Shopify 2.0 architecture • Strong UX and conversion optimization understanding • Experience optimizing site speed for large catalogs • Experience handling multi-category ecommerce • Strong understanding of scalable app stack selection • Ability to recommend hosting, structure, and growth strategy Bonus: • Experience with marketplace integrations • Experience in branded retail environments • Email marketing automation knowledge ⸻ Required Application Materials To be considered, applicants MUST submit: 1️⃣ Portfolio • 3–5 live Shopify stores you personally built • Must include at least one store with 3,000+ SKUs • Explain your exact role in each project 2️⃣ Short Video (Mandatory) Please record a 2–4 minute Loom video explaining: • Why you are qualified • How you would approach structuring a 5,000+ SKU store • What mistakes most Shopify builds make • What theme + architecture you would recommend Applications without video will not be reviewed. 3️⃣ Written Responses (Answer ALL 10 Questions Below) ⸻ Required Questions (Must Answer All) 1. How would you structure collections for a 5,000+ SKU multi-category store? 2. What theme would you recommend and why? 3. How would you handle bulk imports and metafields? 4. How do you optimize site speed with large product catalogs? 5. What is your preferred app stack and why? 6. How would you structure navigation for scalability? 7. How do you approach conversion optimization on product pages? 8. What are the biggest mistakes ecommerce stores make at launch? 9. How many hours/days would it take you to build this store? 10. How would you build this store to support future marketplace expansion? Applications missing answers will not be reviewed. ⸻ Project Structure • Phase 1: Architecture & Planning • Phase 2: Build & Design • Phase 3: Product Import & Optimization • Phase 4: Testing & QA • Phase 5: Launch Start your proposal with the word: “Architecture” This ensures you read the full job description.