Shopify 2.0 Developer Needed for 300-SKU Ecommerce Store

We are looking for an experienced Shopify Online Store 2.0 developer to customize and launch a professional ecommerce website for a 300-SKU product catalogue. The store will be built using Shopify’s Concept theme: https://themes.shopify.com/themes/concept/presets/concept All product images, descriptions, variants, and catalogue data are already prepared and organized. Project Requirements Shopify Theme Customization Customize the Concept theme to create a classic, elegant, and trustworthy storefront featuring: Refined typography Balanced white space Professional color palette Responsive desktop, tablet, and mobile layouts Clean and intuitive navigation Products organized by product type Mega menus where appropriate Smart collection filters Product discovery in two clicks or less Consistent product, collection, and content page templates Product Catalogue Upload approximately 300 products Add product descriptions, images, pricing, and variants Organize products into collections by product type Configure product options and variant selections Add SEO-friendly image alt text Review the catalogue for accuracy and consistency Integrations Implement and configure: Live chat with proactive chat prompts if supported AI product recommendations on product pages and in the cart Meta, Google, and other relevant remarketing pixels Conversion tracking Email newsletter and lead-generation pop-up Required analytics and marketing integrations We prefer a minimal app setup to protect website speed and performance. SEO Implement the provided SEO strategy across: Homepage Collection pages Product pages About page FAQ page Industries-served pages Blog and article pages SEO work should include: Keyword-focused H1 and H2 headings Meta titles under 60 characters Meta descriptions Image alt text Internal linking Structured data and rich snippets where appropriate Clean URLs and canonical tags Shopify technical SEO best practices Lazy-loaded images and media The SEO copy, keywords, and metadata will be provided. Performance The completed website should be optimized for Core Web Vitals on both desktop and mobile. Performance work should include: Optimized image sizes and formats CDN-friendly image delivery Minimal third-party scripts Removal or avoidance of unnecessary apps Clean and efficient theme code Lazy loading Mobile performance optimization Testing with Lighthouse, PageSpeed Insights, or an equivalent tool Deliverables Fully customized Shopify Online Store 2.0 theme Responsive ecommerce storefront based on the Concept theme Approximately 300 products uploaded and organized Product variants and collections configured Navigation, mega menus, and collection filters implemented Live chat integration AI product recommendation functionality Remarketing pixels and conversion tracking Email lead-generation pop-up On-page SEO implementation across all required pages and templates Image alt text and structured data implementation Mobile and performance optimization Core Web Vitals and performance report List of installed apps and their purpose Documentation of theme customizations and custom code Brief Zoom handoff walkthrough Final launch checklist Ideal Freelancer You should have: Strong Shopify Online Store 2.0 experience Proven experience customizing Shopify themes Excellent knowledge of Shopify Liquid, JSON templates, sections, and blocks Experience uploading and organizing large product catalogues Technical SEO and structured data knowledge Experience with Shopify analytics, pixels, remarketing, and email marketing Knowledge of Core Web Vitals and ecommerce performance optimization Strong design judgment and attention to detail Clear communication and reliable project management How to Apply Please include: Two or three examples of Shopify stores you have developed or customized A brief explanation of your experience with Shopify 2.0 and Liquid Examples of projects involving large product catalogues Your approach to maintaining strong Core Web Vitals Your recommended apps for live chat, product recommendations, and lead capture Estimated timeline and total project cost Confirmation that you can provide documentation and a Zoom handoff Please do not submit a generic proposal. Applications should specifically address the Shopify theme customization, 300-product upload, SEO, integrations, and performance requirements described above.