Client Overview

Join an established e-commerce business undergoing a full digital transformation. The company is revamping its website to improve user experience, modernize design, and streamline product management through Shopify.

This role will play a critical part in both the migration phase and the ongoing maintenance of the online store, supporting a high-volume product catalog.

Job Description

As a Web Designer / Shopify Developer, you will lead the redesign and migration of an existing e-commerce website to Shopify. You will be responsible for aligning the new design with a target reference site, ensuring a seamless user experience, and managing ongoing product updates post-launch.

This role requires a combination of design, development, and data management skills, along with the ability to work independently and deliver high-quality results.

Responsibilities

Website Redesign & Migration

• Revamp the existing website to align with a new design standard
• Migrate the current e-commerce store to Shopify
• Ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption to operations

Shopify Development & Management

• Build and optimize the Shopify store for performance and usability
• Maintain and manage product catalogs post-launch
• Implement best practices for e-commerce functionality and UX

Product & Data Management

• Upload and manage product listings on an ongoing basis
• Integrate supplier data files to update pricing and product codes
• Ensure accuracy and consistency across all product information

Optimization & Automation

• Utilize AI tools to support design and store optimization
• Improve workflows for product updates and catalog management
• Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency

Requirements

• Proven experience with Shopify development and management
• Strong background in web design and UI/UX for e-commerce
• Experience handling large product catalogs (high-SKU environments)
• Ability to process and integrate external data files
• Familiarity with AI tools for design or automation
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines

Preferred

• Experience with motorbike, automotive, or audio-related product catalogs

Scope & Engagement

• Initial full-time engagement for website redesign and migration
• Transition to part-time role (20 hours per week) for ongoing support
• Flexible schedule aligned with New Zealand business hours
• Remote work arrangement
• Manage full Shopify lifecycle from build to maintenance
• Ongoing product uploads, updates, and pricing adjustments
• Direct collaboration with the client

Why Join This Team?

• Lead a full e-commerce transformation project
• Work with a high-volume product catalog
• Opportunity to own both design and development processes
• Flexible long-term engagement
• Direct impact on business growth and online performance

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Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring

Note

• Please click the Apply button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.