Platform: Shopify (Startup theme)
Engagement: Fixed-scope project
Deliverables: Homepage, Product Page, About Page, Blog Template, Newsletter + Promo Code Integration
About the Project:
I’m looking for a designer–developer who can design and implement a polished Shopify site without over-engineering it.
This is not a ground-up custom Shopify build.
This is a theme-first project that uses Figma as a lightweight design lock, then implements cleanly inside the Startup Shopify theme using sections, settings, and reusable components. I've already built out a wireframe for the homepage in Figma that maps to the Startup theme, I have a logo, and I'll handle all copywriting.
If you enjoy creating flexible systems founders can actually maintain, this will be a great fit.
If you prefer fully custom builds, heavy hard-coding, or one-off designs that require ongoing developer support — this is not the right project.
More about the brand...
Brand:
Playful, fun, slightly 90s-inspired DTC product
Vibe:
Bold primary colors
Clean layout
Playful but not cartoonish
Modern DTC polish with a nostalgic edge
Visual references:
Magic Spoon (playfulness, typography, nostalgia)
Matheson Food Company (bold colors, confident simplicity)
I will provide:
Logo
Color palette (flexible)
Homepage wireframe
Copy + rough word counts
Brand references
Scope of Work
Phase 1 — Lightweight Design Lock (Figma) of Homepage and Product Page
Lock layout, hierarchy, spacing, and vibe
Ensure designs map directly to Shopify sections
Avoid abstract or over-designed concepts that don’t translate cleanly
This phase should be practical, not precious
Phase 2 — Shopify Implementation (Startup Theme)
Implement the following inside Shopify:
Homepage (based on Figma)
Product page
About page
Blog template
Requirements:
Use Shopify sections and theme settings wherever possible
Minimal custom code
Easy for a non-developer founder to edit later
Clean, maintainable structure
Integrations:
Newsletter signup via Substack (or other email platform if recommended)
Automated delivery of unique, one-time-use promo codes upon signup
TikTok icon/link under homepage hero video
Keep in mind, this project prioritizes:
Simplicity over cleverness
Maintainability over custom complexity
Speed and clarity over perfection
You should be comfortable designing within Shopify’s realities, not fighting them.
Your Ideal Experience:
Strong Shopify design and build experience (especially DTC brands)
Comfortable designing in Figma with implementation in mind
Experience translating Figma → Shopify without losing fidelity
Familiar with email integrations and promo code logic
Understands conversion-focused layouts
To Apply, Please Include:
1–2 Shopify sites you designed AND implemented (Bonus if the founder still edits them themselves)
Plus, confirmation that you design with Shopify sections/settings in mind and avoid unnecessary hard-coding
Also include your estimated timeline for Figma design and Shopify implementation steps.
Nice to Haves (Not Required):
DTC or consumer brand experience
Playful or colorful brand work
Experience working with early-stage founders
Why This Will Be a Good Project:
Clear scope
Founder-written copy
Existing theme selected
Strong brand direction
Emphasis on clean execution, not endless revisions
If this sounds like your kind of project, I’d love to see your examples and talk next steps!
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