Part-Time Web Designer for Shopify Store

About Ken’s Warehouse: Ken’s Warehouse, a leading furniture store based in Aiken, SC, specializes in offering a wide range of high-quality refurbished used furniture and discount new furniture. As we aim to expand our brand and create a national presence, we are looking for a talented Part-Time Web Designer to join our team. This individual will play a crucial role in enhancing our online store’s user experience, ensuring our homepage remains vibrant and up-to-date, and ultimately helping us increase our conversion rates. Key Responsibilities: Homepage and Site Maintenance: Regularly update the homepage to reflect our latest products, promotions, and content, ensuring the website remains engaging and relevant to our audience. Product Management: Add new products to the website with detailed descriptions, high-quality images, and optimized SEO tags to improve visibility and sales. Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO): Implement design changes based on data-driven strategies to improve the website’s conversion rate. Test different layouts, call-to-action buttons, and content placements to find the most effective configurations. App Research and Installation: Continuously research and identify Shopify apps that can enhance our website's functionality, user experience, or operational efficiency. Handle the installation and configuration of these apps. Page Load Time Optimization: Monitor and improve page load times to ensure a fast, smooth shopping experience for all visitors. Implement technical optimizations, compress images, and utilize caching solutions. Feedback and Reporting: Provide regular feedback on website performance, user engagement metrics, and the impact of implemented design changes. Suggest further improvements based on these insights. Requirements: Proven experience as a Web Designer or similar role, with a strong portfolio showcasing your skills and past projects. Familiarity with Shopify’s platform and its various apps and customization options. A keen eye for aesthetics and details, ensuring the website not only functions well but also aligns with our brand’s visual identity. Strong understanding of web design principles, CRO techniques, and SEO best practices. Proficiency in web design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) and knowledge of HTML/CSS. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently. Strong communication skills, as this role requires effective collaboration with our marketing and product teams. What We Offer: Flexible part-time hours that fit your schedule. The opportunity to work remotely. A chance to be a part of a growing brand with aspirations to become a national chain store. Competitive compensation based on experience and skills. How to Apply: If you’re passionate about web design and eager to contribute to the growth of an exciting brand, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume, a cover letter explaining why you’d be a great fit for this role, and a portfolio of your work to [your email address here]. We look forward to transforming Ken’s Warehouse together!