Shopify Developer Needed to Build Furniture Outlet Store (Warehouse Theme, No Inventory Sync)

Job Description We are seeking an experienced Shopify developer to build the backbone and structure of an ecommerce outlet website for a furniture company. This project is focused on implementation and configuration, not copywriting, branding strategy, or marketing. All copywriting, messaging, and content will be handled by our internal team. Brand assets (logo, colors, typography) will be provided. The developer’s role is to correctly implement these assets and build a clean, scalable site structure. Project Overview Platform: Shopify Theme: Warehouse (preferred) or similar large-catalog Shopify theme Store type: Furniture outlet ecommerce site Product type: Used rental furniture Locations: 3 physical warehouse locations in different states Fulfillment options: Pickup or delivery by selected location Inventory model: No real-time inventory tracking Availability is confirmed after checkout by our team This is not a traditional ecommerce store with live stock counts or inventory syncing. Design & Reference Direction A competitor furniture outlet website will be provided as the primary reference for: homepage layout collection and catalog browsing experience overall outlet-style UX and structure Our parent company’s website will be used as the branding reference, including: color usage typography general visual consistency Your role is to customize the Shopify theme to align with these references, using the assets and direction we supply. Scope of Work 1. Shopify Store & Theme Setup Work within an existing Shopify store that we just set up under the trial Configure the Warehouse theme (or other theme you recommend) Apply provided brand colors and typography 2. Catalog & Collections Create department-based collections (e.g., Living Room, Bedroom, Office) Configure collection filtering and search for a large catalog No inventory syncing or stock automation required 3. Navigation & UX Build department-first navigation (mega menu preferred) Ensure a clean, browse-heavy outlet experience Optimize layout for both desktop and mobile 4. Product Page Configuration Configure products without inventory tracking Allow purchases regardless of stock status Add required pickup/delivery location selection Implement availability disclaimer areas (copy will be provided) 5. Homepage Layout (subject to change pending your review of project) Homepage should follow an outlet-focused structure: Hero section Shop by Department (collection tiles) Featured outlet collections/promotions “How Our Outlet Works” explainer section Locations & fulfillment section Value propositions / trust icons Availability & confirmation disclaimer (Again, all copy will be provided, what we really need help with is layout and functionality). 6. Pages (Subject to change pending your review of project) “How Our Outlet Works” page Locations page (3 locations) Outlet policies page (or placeholder linking to provided content) 7. Checkout & Order Flow Ensure selected location carries through to order details Ensure location is clearly visible to internal staff Configure confirmation messaging framework What We Will Provide: Direction using competitor site (we will walk you through what we want to copy and what we don't) Brand color palette and typography Logos and brand assets All copy and written content Competitor outlet site reference for UX/layout Parent company site for branding guidance Clear business rules for pickup, delivery, and availability confirmation What This Role Does NOT Include: No copywriting or content creation No brand identity development No inventory, ERP, or POS integrations No SEO or marketing setup No unapproved third-party apps Required Experience: Proven Shopify development experience (portfolio required) Experience with large catalogs and filtering Experience configuring Shopify without live inventory Comfort working with premium themes (Warehouse experience preferred) Strong attention to UX and ability to follow provided references Nice to Have: Furniture, outlet, or multi-location retail experience Experience with pickup/delivery workflows Experience building browse-heavy ecommerce sites Timeline & Engagement: Estimated build time: 3–5 weeks Milestone-based workflow preferred Open to fixed-price or hourly depending on experience How to Apply Please include: 2–3 relevant Shopify sites you’ve built Themes you’ve worked with (Warehouse experience is a plus) Your availability over the next month Thank you for your time! Apply tot his job Apply To this Job