Shopify Store Designer Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Summary: 

Weber Blackstone is seeking a skilled Shopify Developer to own the development, optimization, and ongoing enhancement of our Shopify storefront. This role will partner closely with design, marketing, and e-commerce teams to deliver high-performing, scalable, and user-friendly digital experiences. This is a hands-on role focused on customizing and extending the Shopify ecosystem to support business growth, merchandising strategies, and customer experience improvements. 

This is a hybrid role requiring onsite office days in our Palatine, IL campus.

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and maintain custom Shopify Plus storefronts for multiple brands globally using Liquid, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frontend technologies 

• Build and customize Shopify themes that align with brand standards, responsive design, accessibility standards, and user experience best practices 

• Create and maintain custom Shopify apps, integrations, and API connections with third-party systems 

• Optimize website performance, page speed, SEO, A/B testing, and mobile responsiveness to improve customer experience and conversion rates 

• Collaborate with designers, marketers, and product teams to translate business requirements into scalable ecommerce solutions 

• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs, production issues, and cross-browser compatibility problems in a timely manner 

• Implement and manage integrations with ERP systems, CRMs, and marketing platforms 

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following development and version control best practices 

• Manage Shopify app installations, configurations, and customizations while ensuring site stability and security 

• Participate in sprint planning, technical estimations, and Agile development processes 

• Conduct testing and quality assurance across devices, browsers, and operating systems before deployment 

• Stay current on Shopify platform updates, ecommerce trends, and emerging technologies to recommend improvements and new capabilities 

Qualification/Requirements: 

• 4+ years Shopify experience 

• Strong knowledge of Liquid, Shopify's templating language. 

• Experience with the Shopify Online Store 2.0 architecture, including Sections, JSON templates, and dynamic content blocks. 

• Familiarity with Shopify APIs and the Storefront API for custom app or headless integrations. 

• Comfort working with Shopify themes, including theme customizations, version control (Git), and theme deployment processes. 

• Proficiency in front-end development (HTML, CSS/SCSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks like Vue.js or React) for UI customization and performance optimization. 

• Experience with Shopify Plus features such as Scripts, Launchpad, and Flow (if applicable). 

• Proficiency with web site accessibility requirements. (WCAG 2.2) 

• Must be able to communicate well with design, marketing, and other IT groups. 

• Self-motivated and willing to teach and share new things about the Shopify ecosystem with other team members. 

• Other duties as assigned 

Benefits: 

Eligible for Weber's comprehensive benefits package for full-time U.S. non-union employees, including:  

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage  

• Life and disability insurance  

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  

• 401(k) with company match  

• Eligible for paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, holiday)  

Salary Range: $85,000-100,000 this role is also eligible for participation in Weber Blackstone's bonus program 

* This salary range represents Weber Blackstone's good faith belief of what we reasonably expect to pay the top candidate