Project Title: E-commerce Website Design and Development for Upscale Artistic Wall Clock Retail Startup Project Overview: We are a new retail startup specializing in high-end, artistic wall clocks. We are looking for a skilled freelance website designer and developer to create a new e-commerce website from the ground up. The site needs to reflect the unique, premium, and artistic nature of our products through a visually stunning and modern design. The ideal freelancer will have a strong portfolio demonstrating excellent design sensibility and proven e-commerce development skills, ideally with experience using Shopify or BigCommerce. We need a market-driven concept, optimized for search and AI search, loading speed, visually attractive, easy-to-use cart; otherwise, we have all the usual goals: Key Business Goals: • Establish a Premium Brand Identity: Create a website that positions our company as a luxury/high-end brand, using clean layouts and sophisticated typography. • Drive Sales and Conversions: Build an intuitive and frictionless shopping experience to maximize conversions. • Showcase Products Visually: Use high-resolution images and creative gallery layouts to highlight the detail and quality of our curated artistic clocks. • Provide a Seamless User Experience (UX): Ensure a modern, responsive design that looks and works beautifully on all devices, especially mobile. Scope of Work and Deliverables: •Creative Brief and Wireframes: -Discovery session to define the website's brand aesthetic and user flow. -Development of wireframes for key pages (homepage, product page, cart, checkout, etc.). • Custom Design and Mockups: -Design and deliver high-fidelity mockups for all major site pages using a tool like Figma. -Focus on a clean, minimalist design that emphasizes product photography. • Website Development: -Set up and configure the BigCommerce e-commerce platform. -Develop a fully functional, mobile-responsive website based on the approved design. -Integrate a user-friendly CMS for easy content and product management. • E-commerce Functionality: -Product page with high-quality image galleries, product descriptions, and "Add to Cart" functionality. -Secure shopping cart and checkout process with multiple payment options (credit card, PayPal, Apple Pay, etc.). -Customer account creation and management. • Additional Features: -Integrate customer reviews and testimonials. -Set up email marketing list integration. -Implement basic Search Engine Optimization (SEO) best practices. -Create "About Us," "Contact Us," and "Privacy Policy" pages. • Testing and Launch: -Thoroughly test all website features and functionality. -Assist with the final launch and deployment of the website. • Handoff and Training: -Provide documentation and a brief training session on how to manage the site. Required Skills and Experience • Proven experience in designing and developing e-commerce websites (portfolio required). • Strong UI/UX design skills with a minimalist and sophisticated aesthetic. • Expertise with the Shopify or BigCommerce platforms. • Ability to communicate clearly and manage project timelines effectively. • Experience in a relevant industry is a plus (e.g., design, art, luxury retail).