Job Title: Shopify Developer (Athens Theme) for Safety Wear / PPE E-commerce Store – Customization, Category Setup, PDFs, Reviews, Zoom
We are looking to hire an experienced Shopify developer on Upwork who can work on our Shopify store (Athens theme or similar) and support us with ongoing customization and improvements for a safety wear / industrial PPE e-commerce business.
We need a person who understands our requirements clearly, gives us proper time, and can work with us in a transparent and collaborative way.
Important working style requirement:
We prefer the developer to work online during agreed hours (live collaboration), so we can review progress in real time and guide the work step by step when needed.
About Our Business
We sell safety wear / industrial safety products (PPE), including products that require:
Proper category organization
Technical product information
Certifications and downloadable PDF documents
Product reviews and ratings
Clean product pages and collection pages
Trust-building design for industrial buyers
Scope of Work (What We Need Help With)
We need a Shopify expert who can help us with:
Shopify Theme Customization (Athens theme / similar)
Customize theme sections and layouts
Improve store structure for industrial/safety products
Maintain a professional international look
Product Category & Collection Setup
Create and organize categories/collections properly
Set up collection pages with correct filters and structure
Improve navigation for easy product discovery
Product Page Improvements
Enable/improve product image zoom near the product gallery / buy section
Improve product information layout (specs, certifications, features)
Add downloadable PDF sections (datasheets, manuals, certifications)
Add product videos or media view support (if needed)
Reviews & Ratings Integration
Install/configure a reviews app
Show ratings on product pages and collection pages (if supported)
Ensure proper placement and clean display
Custom Features / Small Customizations
Section-level UI changes
Product page layout changes
CTA/button placements
Trust elements (badges, certifications, shipping/payment confidence)
Performance & Mobile Responsiveness
Ensure pages work properly on mobile and desktop
Keep the site fast and user-friendly after customization
Ongoing Support
Work with us continuously for updates and improvements
Help us implement new ideas as the store grows
Skills Required (Must Have)
Please apply only if you have strong experience in:
Shopify theme customization (Liquid, HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Shopify 2.0 themes and custom sections
Collection/category page customization
Product page customization
Shopify apps integration (reviews, PDFs, filters, etc.)
Responsive design (mobile + desktop)
Clean code and bug fixing
Understanding of e-commerce UX (especially product-focused stores)
Preferred Experience (Nice to Have)
Experience working on industrial / B2B / PPE / technical product stores
Experience with certification-heavy products (PDFs, datasheets, compliance docs)
Experience with metafields/metaobjects for structured product data
Basic understanding of Shopify SEO and speed optimization
Experience with trust-building layouts for international buyers
Communication & Working Style (Very Important)
We need someone who:
Understands requirements patiently
Communicates clearly in English
Is available for live online work sessions during agreed hours
Can share progress regularly (Upwork tracker / screen share / call)
Is honest, responsive, and detail-oriented
Can guide us with practical suggestions (not just coding)
We want a long-term working relationship, not only one-time task completion.
Deliverables (Expected Output)
The selected developer should be able to deliver:
Proper category/collection structure
Customized product page layout
Image zoom functionality (where required)
PDF attachments/download sections
Reviews and ratings integration
Responsive and clean UI
Stable, tested changes without breaking the theme
Important Note (Shopify Checkout)
Please mention in your proposal if you understand Shopify checkout customization limits (Shopify Plus vs standard plans), and what can be customized on product/cart pages vs checkout.
Proposal Instructions (Please Answer These)
When applying, please share:
Your Shopify experience (how many years)
Links to 3 relevant Shopify stores you customized
Experience with Athens theme (if any) or similar themes
Experience with product PDFs / datasheets / certifications setup
Experience with reviews & ratings integration
Your availability for live online collaboration (hours/day)
Your hourly rate or fixed-price estimate for the first phase
Whether you can start immediately
Project Type
This can start as a short project/trial and continue as an ongoing monthly support role if the work quality is good.
We are looking for a serious and reliable Shopify person who can grow with us. Please apply only if you can meet most of the points below. We will shortlist based on this checklist.
1) Shopify Technical Skills
Strong experience in Shopify theme customization (Liquid, HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Experience with Shopify 2.0 themes and custom sections/blocks
Can customize product pages, collection pages, and navigation
Can handle bug fixing without breaking the theme
Can work cleanly in a live store or duplicate theme (recommended)
2) Theme Experience
Experience working with Athens theme (preferred), or similar premium Shopify themes
Can customize theme settings and build a clean, professional UI for industrial products
Understands how to keep theme updates manageable after custom changes
3) Product & Category Setup Experience
Can create proper category/collection structure for multiple product lines
Can set up filters for technical products (example: standard, size, material, length, application)
Can improve collection page layout for easy browsing and conversion
4) PPE / Technical Product Store Experience (Preferred)
Has worked on stores selling industrial, technical, or compliance-based products
Comfortable handling products with specifications, certifications, and technical documents
Understands trust-building design for B2B and industrial buyers
5) PDF / Datasheet / Certification Setup
Can add downloadable PDF sections on product pages
Can organize certificates, datasheets, manuals, or declarations properly
Knows how to use metafields for structured technical information (preferred)
6) Reviews & Ratings Integration
Can install and configure a product reviews app
Can display ratings on product pages and collection pages
Can ensure reviews section looks clean and matches the theme style
7) Image / Media Handling
Can enable or improve image zoom on product pages (near product image / buy area)
Can add product videos or media sections if required
Understands image optimization for speed and clarity
8) Communication & Collaboration (Very Important)
Can communicate clearly in English
Can understand requirements patiently and ask the right questions
Can work during agreed live online hours so we can review progress in real time
Can share regular updates (Upwork tracker / screenshots / screen share)
Is responsive and dependable
9) Shopify Checkout Understanding
Understands Shopify checkout customization limits (standard Shopify vs Shopify Plus)
Can clearly explain what is possible on:
Product page
Cart page
Checkout page
Can suggest the best alternatives when direct checkout customization is limited
10) Testing & Quality Control
Tests changes before marking work complete
Ensures mobile responsiveness and desktop compatibility
Checks for broken layouts, slow loading, or app conflicts
Delivers stable work without affecting existing store functions
Shortlisting Preference (How We Will Select)
We will give preference to developers who:
Share relevant Shopify work samples (especially technical/B2B stores)
Show clear experience with collections, filters, PDFs, and reviews
Can work in live collaboration hours
Communicate clearly and give practical suggestions
Are open to long-term support after the first project phase
Optional (Recommended) – Include in Proposal
To be shortlisted faster, please include:
A quick audit suggestion for our Shopify store/theme
Which apps you recommend for:
Reviews
PDF/datasheet display
Filters
RFQ / quote request
Your proposed plan for Phase 1 (first 5–10 tasks)
Contract duration of 1 to 3 months.
Mandatory skills: Shopify, Shopify Theme, Ecommerce Website Development, Worldpay, PayPal, Java, API Integration, Ecommerce Website, Theme Customization, Theme Development