Long-Term Shopify Dev/VA | $80/wk + 50-50 Split | Message if Declining

About the Project: I am launching RebelSupply, a student-focused dropshipping brand targeting Current College Students AND High School Grads. We are selling affordable school supplies with a radical mission: To steal the profits back from the University Monopoly. We are not just building a store; we are building a movement. We need a developer who understands the "Anti-Corruption/Student Rebellion" ethos and can execute it without compromising our values. 💰 PAY & SCOPE (CRITICAL): Rate: $80 USD per week (Fixed Price Retainer). MILESTONE BREAKDOWN (TRANSPARENCY): To ensure you are paid immediately for completed work rather than waiting for a weekly lump sum, the $80/week is broken down into three phases: Milestone 1 ($27): Store Setup, Zendrop Integration, Theme Installation. (Completed) Milestone 2 ($27): Logo Design (3 concepts), Product Loading, Copywriting. (Completed) Milestone 3 ($26): Final Testing, Mobile Optimization, Launch Prep. (Pending) ⚠️ THE "TIP" MINDSET: Treat this current milestone payment as a "Tip" for getting us off the ground fast. It is a bonus for speed. The real payoff is the 50-50 Profit Split once RebelSupply hits profitability (after our first few sales). That is where the real rewards are. ALL-INCLUSIVE RULE: This rate covers EVERYTHING. Design, coding, Zendrop integration, product loading, bug fixes, revisions, logo design, and communication. NO EXTRA FEES: No additional charges for scope creep or extra hours. If you try to upsell later, we part ways. BONUS POTENTIAL: Once the store is profitable, we move to a 50-50 profit split model. ⚠️ PERFORMANCE CLAUSE (READ CAREFULLY): Probation Period: The first 3 weeks are a strict probationary period. Termination: If I do not see tangible results (functional progress, responsiveness, quality code) within these 3 weeks, the contract will be terminated immediately. Expectation: You must be available and responsive daily during this phase. THE ANTI-GHOSTING RULE: 1-Hour Response Time: You must respond to messages within 1 hour during business hours. Heads Up Protocol: If an emergency comes up for either of us, give each other a quick heads-up immediately. Silence is not an option. Consequence: Ghosting or ignoring deadlines = Immediate termination and negative feedback. 👤 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS (NON-NEGOTIABLE): (Note: We value hunger and vision over sheer volume of hours. We are looking for partners, not veterans who have lost their edge.) Job Success Score (JSR): Must be 90% or higher. (Zero flexibility. If your JSR is below 90%, do not apply.) Experience Level: Total Jobs Completed: Minimum 20 – 50+ jobs. (We need proven track records. If you haven't finished 20-50+ projects, you aren't ready for this mission.) Total Hours Worked: Minimum 200 – 250+ hours. (We value efficiency and deep expertise. We prioritize candidates with a history of long-term engagements (6+ months) and detail-oriented execution over those who rush through high-volume, short-term gigs.) Client Rating: Minimum 4.5 Stars, supported by a substantial number (20-50+) of reviews. Integrity Check & Agency Ban: NO AGENCIES: Applicants must be individual freelancers only. Profiles affiliated with agencies, teams, or companies will be immediately disqualified. We require direct ownership of the work. NO BOOSTS/PROMOTION: Applicants must NOT use Upwork's "Boost," "Promoted," or any paid visibility features to apply. We value organic merit over paid marketing. If your profile was boosted to appear here, do not apply. 🛡️ COMMUNICATION & PRIVACY PROTOCOL (STRICT): UPWORK MESSAGES ONLY: For security and privacy reasons, ALL communication must occur strictly through Upwork's messaging system. NO CALLS/VIDEO CHATS: Do not request phone calls, Zoom meetings, or external video chats during the initial screening or probation period. NO OFF-PLATFORM CONTACT: Do not attempt to contact me via email, WhatsApp, Telegram, or any other external channel. Any attempt to move communication off-platform will result in an immediate rejection. WHY? This protects both parties' privacy and ensures all work and payments are tracked securely by Upwork. If you cannot respect this boundary, do not apply. 🎨 BRAND IDENTITY & TONE (MUST FOLLOW): The Vibe: Light Humor blended with an Anti-Corruption/Roast Angle. The Mission: We are roasting the University system for price gouging, outsourcing education, and setting traps on students. The Copy Style: Witty, slightly rebellious, and direct. Example: Instead of "Buy Notebooks," say "Don't Let Them Rob You. Get Your Notebooks." Example: Instead of "Student Supplies," say "Supplies for the People, Not the Monopoly." Visuals: Clean, modern, but with bold typography that highlights the "Savings" vs. "University Price." Target Audience: Gen Z (HS Grads & Current Students) who are tired of being exploited. 🎨 BRANDING & LOGO REQUIREMENTS: Logo Design: As part of this all-inclusive retainer, you are expected to provide 3 initial logo concepts based on our "RebelSupply" anti-corruption/humor theme. Deliverable: Final logo files in PNG (transparent background), JPG, and SVG formats. Style: Modern, bold, slightly rebellious, but clean enough for a starter theme. Theme Setup: Start with a high-performance Shopify Starter Theme (e.g., Dawn) to ensure speed and stability during launch. Future Customization: The current budget covers the basic setup. Advanced "badass" custom coding/design will be discussed as a separate project once the store becomes profitable. ✅ HOW TO APPLY (MUST READ): TO PROVE YOU HAVE READ THIS POST AND ACCEPT ALL TERMS, YOUR PROPOSAL MUST START WITH THIS EXACT PHRASE: "I confirm the weekly rate covers all tasks and revisions." Your application must ALSO answer the following Screening Questions (found below): Vision Test: Are you willing to accept a Fixed Price rate of $80/week for the initial phase, with the understanding that compensation will scale significantly (50-50 split) once the business becomes profitable? (Yes/No) All-Inclusive Confirmation: Please confirm in your proposal that you accept the 'All-Inclusive' weekly rate covers ALL tasks (Store Build, Zendrop Integration, Logo Design, and future tweaks). Do not apply if you expect extra fees or if you come with planned upselling attempts. Mission Alignment: Tell us briefly why you want to work with an 'Anti-Corruption/Student Rebellion' brand. How would you incorporate our humorous, rebellious tone into a Shopify design? Stats Check: Confirm your Job Success Score is 90% or higher. If it's lower, explain why we should still consider you. Availability: Are you available to start immediately? What is your typical response time during business hours? Note: We are looking for a partner, not just a worker. If you want steady work and a chance to earn more as we grow, let’s talk.