Shopify Designer/Developer for Children’s Adventure Membership Website (Digital/Physical Products)

Shopify Designer/Developer for Children’s Adventure Membership Website (Digital + Physical Products) Project Overview We are building a website for Captain Heaney’s Adventure Club (CHAC) — a family-run, outdoor adventure brand that provides screen-free, story-based adventure experiences for kids ages 6–11. The website will function as: •A public marketing site (brand story, how it works, blog)

• An e-commerce store selling:

o Digital adventure downloads (PDFs and resources) o Physical merchandise and adventure tools

• A members-only portal with login access, subscriptions, gated content, and downloadable resources

We are looking for an experienced Shopify designer/developer who can both build the site and recommend the appropriate Shopify apps to support memberships, subscriptions, and digital content delivery. Platform & Required Experience

• Shopify (core platform)
• Shopify customer accounts
• Shopify digital + physical products
• Shopify subscriptions / memberships
• Shopify apps & integrations
• Shopify theme customization (Liquid/CSS preferred, but no custom backend required)

Scope of Work 1. Design & UX

• Implement a clean, adventure-themed, family-friendly design
• Fully responsive (desktop + mobile)
• Clear navigation separating:

o Public content o Shop o Members-only area

• Branding (logo, colors, fonts) will be fully provided

We are not looking for copywriting — we will supply content — but we do want design/layout guidance and UX best practices. 2. Public Website Pages Build and configure the following pages:

• Home
• About the Adventure Club
• How It Works
• Shop – Adventures (Digital Products)
• Shop – Merchandise (Physical Products)
• Membership Landing Page (“Join the Adventure Club”)
• Blog
• FAQ
• Contact

3. E-Commerce Setup

• Shopify checkout and payment setup
• One-time purchase digital products
• One-time purchase physical products
• Product collections (Adventures vs Merchandise)
• Basic shipping and tax setup (U.S.-focused)

4. Membership & Subscription Functionality

• Recommend and implement appropriate Shopify apps for:

o Memberships o Recurring subscriptions (monthly / annual) o Gated content

• Configure:

o Member login o Members-only pages o Content access based on:  Active subscription  Individual adventure purchases

• Members should be able to:

o Log in o View purchased adventures o Access base member resources o Manage their subscription (billing, cancel, upgrade) 5. Digital Content Delivery

• Recommend and implement a digital delivery system (e.g., Sky Pilot or similar)
• Ensure users only see/download content they’ve purchased
• Organize adventures into a clean Adventure Library
• Set up base content that is available to all members
• Set up custom embedded map functions (consumer enters address, generates map, and embeds into other document)

6. Documentation & Handoff

• Provide basic documentation or a walkthrough covering:

o Adding new adventures o Uploading new digital content o Managing memberships/subscriptions

• Goal is to enable us to add content ourselves after launch

7. Post-Launch Support

• Light post-launch support to ensure:

o Apps function correctly o Any bugs or conflicts are resolved

• Ongoing support can be discussed separately (retainer or hourly)

Timeline

• Target launch: June 1, 2026
• We value quality, structure, and clarity over speed

Budget Open to:

• Fixed-price proposals or
• Hourly + milestone-based structure

Please include:

• Estimated total cost
• Timeline
• What is included vs. out of scope
• Any recommended ongoing support options

Ideal Candidate

• Strong Shopify portfolio (required)
• Experience with memberships, gated content, or subscriptions
• Comfortable recommending Shopify apps and explaining tradeoffs
• Clear communicator who works well with non-technical founders
• Organized and proactive
• Bonus: experience with family, education, or kids-focused brands

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