Shopify Web Designer / Developer Needed (UI/UX + Features)

We want to make clear our budget is not up for negotiation at this time.

Our Project consist of taking current template and building a new one modified or a new updated theme.
Current setup is outline here.

We use Flxpoint which has been mapped correctly. 98% of all the data is taken care of already.
All data point for the descriptions and mapping are controlled from Flxpoint. - The part that must be done here is all that information needs to lay out in a expert organize design for each product page and all others styles.
Focus of the project is the building, structuring and design of the site whatever else required.


Scope of Work
1. UI/UX Design & Frontend Development
Architect and implement a high-performance, conversion-optimized user experience
Design scalable navigation and taxonomy for:
30,000–65,000 products
150,000+ images and product assets
Develop or heavily customize a Shopify theme with:
Mobile-first, responsive design
Optimized product discovery (search, filters, categories)
Clean, modern UI aligned with adult retail standards
Ensure accessibility, usability, and intuitive customer flows

2. Backend Architecture & Data Integration
Integrate with an existing data warehouse (pre-mapped product data)
Implement real-time or near real-time data syncing for:
Product feeds
Inventory updates (drop-shipping model)
Pricing and availability
Ensure robust data mapping and normalization between source feeds and Shopify

3. App & API Integrations
Configure and integrate third-party systems including:
Payment gateways
Inventory and order management systems
Google services (Analytics, Tag Manager, Shopping feeds)
AI assistant / automation tools
Develop custom middleware or private apps where required

4. Performance Optimization
Optimize for:
Page speed (Core Web Vitals)
High-volume image delivery (CDN, lazy loading, compression)
Efficient Liquid rendering and API calls
Streamline checkout experience to maximize conversion rates
Implement advanced caching and performance strategies

5. Project Management & Delivery
Provide structured project governance:
Defined milestones and timelines
Regular stakeholder communication
Agile or sprint-based delivery model
Conduct:
QA testing (functional, regression, performance)
UAT support prior to launch

6. Maintenance & Ongoing Support
Post-launch support including:
Debugging and issue resolution
Feature enhancements
Platform updates and optimization
Required Team Composition

We will only engage with teams or agencies capable of covering all functional areas:

Shopify Developer(s)
Expertise in Liquid, custom theme development, and backend logic
UI/UX Designer
Proven experience designing high-SKU e-commerce experiences
Project Manager
Responsible for delivery, communication, and scope management
Technical Requirements
Shopify / Shopify Plus experience (strongly preferred)
Proficiency in:
Shopify Liquid
HTML5 / CSS3
JavaScript (React, jQuery or similar frameworks)
API integrations
Git/version control
Experience handling:
Large-scale product catalogs
High-volume image optimization
Drop-shipping workflows
Vendor Qualification Criteria

We are not evaluating based on public URLs alone.

All applicants must provide:

Verifiable, real project evidence, including:
Code samples (where permissible)
Architecture breakdowns
Before/after performance metrics
Detailed case studies of past builds
Demonstrated experience delivering complex, high-scale e-commerce platforms
Key Success Factors
Scalable architecture capable of handling large datasets
Clean, intuitive UX that drives conversion
Reliable integration with live product feeds
Strong communication and structured execution
Ability to deliver a production-ready platform end-to-end