This is a remote position.
About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced Shopify Web Developer to help migrate an established artisan e-commerce website from Squarespace to Shopify (or recommend a better platform if appropriate). This is a project-based engagement with a fixed-price scope.
This project supports a mission-driven artisan business that values storytelling as much as commerce. We're looking for someone who can combine strong Shopify technical expertise with an eye for clean, narrative-focused user experiences.
Candidates from any location are welcome to apply, including Gaza, provided they have reliable internet access, excellent Shopify experience, and strong English communication skills.
Website Migration
- Migrate the existing Squarespace website to Shopify.
- Ensure URLs, products, collections, pages, and essential content are transferred accurately.
- Recommend alternative platforms if they better fit the project requirements.
- Import approximately 125 products, including:
- Physical products
- Digital products
- Subscription-based offerings
- Physical products
- Clean and organize product data where necessary.
- Configure collections, variants, tags, and product organization.
- Redesign the website with a story-first approach rather than a purely transactional storefront.
- Create an experience inspired by narrative-driven artisan brands (similar in feel to Spindle by Sisters).
- Build responsive layouts that highlight craftsmanship, mission, and storytelling.
- Customize Shopify themes using:
- Shopify Liquid
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript (where needed)
- Shopify Liquid
- Build reusable sections and templates.
- Ensure fast loading performance and mobile responsiveness.
- Configure Stripe payments.
- Configure shipping and essential Shopify settings.
- No complex CRM, ERP, or membership integrations are required.
- Configure a blog for future storytelling.
- Assist with basic formatting of provided conten
RequirementsWhat We're Looking For
The ideal candidate:
- Has successfully migrated websites to Shopify.
- Can build beautiful, clean, story-driven e-commerce experiences.
- Pays close attention to design details.
- Communicates clearly in English.
- Works collaboratively with founders and non-technical stakeholders.
- Can recommend best practices rather than simply executing tasks.
- Is comfortable working within a budget-conscious project.
- Strong Shopify development experience
- Shopify theme customization
- Shopify Liquid
- HTML5
- CSS3
- JavaScript
- Experience migrating websites from Squarespace or similar CMS platforms
- Responsive web design
- Shopify product and collection management
- Stripe payment integration
- Git (preferred)
Skills Required
- Strong Shopify development experience
- Shopify theme customization
- Shopify Liquid
- HTML5
- CSS3
- JavaScript
- Experience migrating websites from Squarespace or similar CMS platforms
- Responsive web design
- Shopify product and collection management
- Stripe payment integration
- Git
- Clear English communication
- Ability to collaborate with founders and non-technical stakeholders
- Attention to design details and story-driven UX
- Comfortable working within a budget-conscious project
What We Do
Apricot International is a platform that connects companies with exceptional talent from the MENA region, including Palestine, focusing on areas often overlooked by the global industry. They help startups scale by providing top talent in engineering, operations, and sales, handling HR and offering remote job opportunities.









