Shopify Designer/Developer for Children’s Adventure Membership Website (Digital/Physical Products)

Shopify Designer/Developer for Children’s Adventure Membership Website (Digital + Physical Products) Project Overview We are building a website for Captain Heaney’s Adventure Club (CHAC) — a family-run, outdoor adventure brand that provides screen-free, story-based adventure experiences for kids ages 6–11. The website will function as: •A public marketing site (brand story, how it works, blog) • An e-commerce store selling: o Digital adventure downloads (PDFs and resources) o Physical merchandise and adventure tools • A members-only portal with login access, subscriptions, gated content, and downloadable resources We are looking for an experienced Shopify designer/developer who can both build the site and recommend the appropriate Shopify apps to support memberships, subscriptions, and digital content delivery. Platform & Required Experience • Shopify (core platform) • Shopify customer accounts • Shopify digital + physical products • Shopify subscriptions / memberships • Shopify apps & integrations • Shopify theme customization (Liquid/CSS preferred, but no custom backend required) Scope of Work 1. Design & UX • Implement a clean, adventure-themed, family-friendly design • Fully responsive (desktop + mobile) • Clear navigation separating: o Public content o Shop o Members-only area • Branding (logo, colors, fonts) will be fully provided We are not looking for copywriting — we will supply content — but we do want design/layout guidance and UX best practices. 2. Public Website Pages Build and configure the following pages: • Home • About the Adventure Club • How It Works • Shop – Adventures (Digital Products) • Shop – Merchandise (Physical Products) • Membership Landing Page (“Join the Adventure Club”) • Blog • FAQ • Contact 3. E-Commerce Setup • Shopify checkout and payment setup • One-time purchase digital products • One-time purchase physical products • Product collections (Adventures vs Merchandise) • Basic shipping and tax setup (U.S.-focused) 4. Membership & Subscription Functionality • Recommend and implement appropriate Shopify apps for: o Memberships o Recurring subscriptions (monthly / annual) o Gated content • Configure: o Member login o Members-only pages o Content access based on:  Active subscription  Individual adventure purchases • Members should be able to: o Log in o View purchased adventures o Access base member resources o Manage their subscription (billing, cancel, upgrade) 5. Digital Content Delivery • Recommend and implement a digital delivery system (e.g., Sky Pilot or similar) • Ensure users only see/download content they’ve purchased • Organize adventures into a clean Adventure Library • Set up base content that is available to all members • Set up custom embedded map functions (consumer enters address, generates map, and embeds into other document) 6. Documentation & Handoff • Provide basic documentation or a walkthrough covering: o Adding new adventures o Uploading new digital content o Managing memberships/subscriptions • Goal is to enable us to add content ourselves after launch 7. Post-Launch Support • Light post-launch support to ensure: o Apps function correctly o Any bugs or conflicts are resolved • Ongoing support can be discussed separately (retainer or hourly) Timeline • Target launch: June 1, 2026 • We value quality, structure, and clarity over speed Budget Open to: • Fixed-price proposals or • Hourly + milestone-based structure Please include: • Estimated total cost • Timeline • What is included vs. out of scope • Any recommended ongoing support options Ideal Candidate • Strong Shopify portfolio (required) • Experience with memberships, gated content, or subscriptions • Comfortable recommending Shopify apps and explaining tradeoffs • Clear communicator who works well with non-technical founders • Organized and proactive • Bonus: experience with family, education, or kids-focused brands Apply tot his job