Shopify Website Designer & Developer for ToutCart. Custom Ecommerce Store

Shopify Website Designer & Developer for ToutCart Custom Ecommerce Store Budget: $500 Fixed Price Platform: Shopify Project: Complete Ecommerce Website Design & Development We are looking for an experienced Shopify designer/developer to design and build a complete ecommerce website for ToutCart. ToutCart will be a modern multi-category ecommerce store. We want the website to feel professional, trustworthy, clean, fast, mobile-friendly, and conversion-focused while maintaining a unique brand identity. Scope of Work The selected freelancer will be responsible for: - Complete Shopify store design and development - Homepage design - Header, navigation, mega menu, and footer - Collection/category pages - Product pages - Search and filtering experience - Cart and checkout-related setup - Customer account pages - About Us page - Contact Us page - FAQ page - Shipping & Returns page - Policy page setup - Mobile and tablet optimization - Responsive design across different screen sizes - Basic SEO structure - Speed/performance optimization - Shopify app integration where necessary - Payment and shipping configuration assistance - Testing before final delivery - Fixing responsive/layout issues before completion STRICT NO-AI REQUIREMENT AI-generated work is NOT permitted for this project. This includes, but is not limited to: - No AI-generated website designs - No AI-generated layouts - No AI-generated graphics - No AI-generated images - No AI-generated icons or illustrations - No AI-generated banners - No AI-generated product imagery - No AI-generated written content - No AI-generated code - No AI-generated themes or sections - No AI-generated design assets of any kind Tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Midjourney, DALL-E, Stable Diffusion, GitHub Copilot, Cursor AI, Shopify AI tools, or similar generative-AI tools may not be used to produce project deliverables. All design, development, code, graphics, and other assets must be created manually by the freelancer or obtained from properly licensed sources approved for commercial use. The freelancer must be able to provide the original/source files and licensing information for third-party assets when requested. Design Expectations We do NOT want a website that looks like a generic Shopify template with products simply added to it. We are looking for: - Modern ecommerce appearance - Strong visual hierarchy - Clean product presentation - Easy navigation - Professional typography - Consistent branding - Conversion-focused layouts - Excellent mobile experience - Fast loading performance - Original design decisions appropriate for the ToutCart brand A premium Shopify theme may only be used with prior approval. Any paid themes, apps, fonts, stock photography, or other paid assets must be discussed and approved before purchase. Ownership Upon final payment, all custom work created specifically for ToutCart as part of this project must be delivered to us, including applicable source files. The freelancer must not knowingly use copyrighted, pirated, unlicensed, or unauthorized assets. Ideal Freelancer We are looking for someone who: - Has proven Shopify experience - Has strong ecommerce UI/UX skills - Understands Shopify Liquid, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript - Can customize Shopify beyond basic theme settings - Has experience creating responsive ecommerce stores - Pays close attention to details - Communicates clearly - Can work within the agreed scope and deadline - Is comfortable working under a strict no-generative-AI requirement Budget Fixed Project Budget: $500 USD Please apply only if you can complete the agreed project within this budget. When Applying Please include: 1. 3–5 Shopify stores you personally designed or developed. 2. What parts of those stores you personally completed. 3. Whether you design and develop the website yourself. 4. Which Shopify theme/framework you recommend for this project and why. 5. Your estimated completion timeline. 6. Any additional costs you expect for themes, apps, plugins, stock assets, or licenses. 7. Confirmation that you agree to the no-generative-AI requirement. Please begin your proposal with the words “TOUTCART NO AI” so we know you have read the complete job description. Applications that do not acknowledge the no-AI requirement may not be considered.