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