Shopify Store Setup + Custom Site-Wide Mascot & Animation Integration

I’m looking for an experienced Shopify builder to set up a clean, professional storefront for an apparel + collectibles brand, then keep expanding the catalog over time. This job starts with a clear first milestone (core launch build) and can continue with ongoing milestones as the store grows. All brand details and artwork are shared only after hire and NDA. Milestone 1 – Core launch build • Configure theme, homepage, collections, navigation, and mobile layout. • Set up structure for apparel and collectibles (multiple collections and product types). • Create master product templates (hoodie, tee, etc.) and use a clone/duplicate workflow. • Build and fully configure an initial product set (titles, variants, SKUs, images, collections, app connections). • Make the store launch‑ready with this initial set. Future milestones – Ongoing work If Milestone 1 goes well, you’ll be hired for additional milestones to add more products, collections, and categories while the store is live. What you should have • Proven Shopify build experience (send examples). • Comfortable with variants and multi‑collection catalogs. • Experience with fulfillment / POD apps. • Strong attention to detail with titles, SKUs, and product setup. • Willing to sign an NDA before seeing brand details. . We need custom frontend logic to integrate our brand's animated mascot site-wide—including a synchronized audio/text welcome on the homepage, a lightweight looping animation across all catalog pages, and conditional checkout-specific logic on the cart page.