SHOPIFY DESIGNER REQUIRED – Houdsall Ltd

SHOPIFY DESIGNER REQUIRED – HOUDSALL Project Overview Houdsall is a new premium leather goods brand preparing to launch its first product: a black leather tote bag with a warm caramel lining and understated branding. We are looking for an experienced Shopify designer/developer to build a clean, elegant ecommerce store that reflects the quality of the product and brand. This is not a dropshipping store and we are not looking for an aggressive, high-conversion marketing style. The aim is to create a premium, understated customer experience. Brand Direction The brand should feel: • Premium • Understated • Timeless • Professional • Minimalist • Quiet luxury We admire the aesthetic of brands such as: • Carl Friedrik • Cuyana • Demellier • Aspinal of London We are not looking for a typical dropshipping or "winning product" style website. Current Status Already completed: • Logo and branding • Product development • Production run underway • Shopify account • Domain • Product copy • Photography brief Professional photography is currently being arranged and placeholder images are available. Scope of Work We require assistance with: • Shopify store design and setup • Homepage design • Product page design • Navigation structure • Mobile optimisation • Policy pages • Domain setup and configuration • Basic on-page SEO • Store settings and launch readiness Theme Currently using the Shopify Dawn theme. We are open to recommendations if you believe another theme would materially improve the customer experience and brand presentation. Deliverables A completed Shopify store ready for launch, including: • Homepage • Product page • About page • Contact page • Shipping and Returns page • Privacy Policy • Terms and Conditions Requirements Please provide: • Examples of Shopify stores you have designed • Examples of premium fashion, leather goods, jewellery or lifestyle brands • Estimated timeline • Estimated cost • Brief explanation of how you would approach the project Important The quality of the brand presentation is more important than adding unnecessary apps, popups, countdown timers or sales-focused elements. We are looking for a clean, premium customer experience that allows the product and photography to take centre stage. budget "£500–£1,000"