Shopify Webdesign - Full Setup

I am looking for an experienced Shopify freelancer to build a premium, fully functional Shopify store for our eco-friendly lifestyle brand. The store must be ready to launch with no placeholders and be easy for us to manage without ongoing developer support.

Project Scope & Deliverables

1. Build the store using a premium Shopify theme (no custom code — theme must be fully self-sufficient).
2. Set up all key pages: Home, Collections, Product, About, Contact, FAQs, Blog, Cart, Checkout, and Legal pages (Privacy, Terms, Shipping, Returns).
3. Configure payment gateways, taxes, shipping (Canada + US) and install essential apps (reviews, upsell/cross-sell, SEO, analytics).
4. Design branded homepage and collection banners aligned with a clean, eco-conscious aesthetic.
5. Fully test desktop and mobile experience before launch.
6. Provide a complete handover video covering store management and future updates.
7. Milestone-based delivery: (1) Design approval ? (2) Build and configuration ? (3) Launch & handover.

Deadline Expectations

Looking to complete the project within 3 weeks from kickoff.

Required Experience

1. Proven Shopify experience with premium theme builds.
2. Ability to deliver polished, conversion-optimized UX.
3. Strong understanding of responsive design and speed optimization.

Work Style
You will work independently but will be expected to use our ---------- board to log tasks and regularly update progress. I welcome your suggestions for theme choice, layout, and best practices throughout the project.

Where I Need Your Expertise

1. Advising on the best Shopify theme for a clean, premium eco brand.
2. Recommending app stack for payments, reviews, upsells, email capture, and analytics etc.
3. Ensuring the store is easy to maintain post-launch.

How to Apply

Please include the following in your proposal (applications missing these will not be considered):

1. Your Shopify experience
2. Share links to 2–3 Shopify stores (live) you have built using premium themes. Briefly explain what you implemented (design, setup, integrations).

Theme & UX recommendations
Based on the project description, which Shopify theme(s) would you recommend and why? How would you approach navigation and layout for a premium eco brand?

Your process & delivery approach
Describe how you handle milestone-based delivery, testing, and final handover.
Include how you ensure the site remains easy for me to manage (no complex code).

Please do not use AI to respond or if you are using AI, please ensure you have tailored the answer with your expertise.