Pearl West is a leading eCommerce investment and operating group that acquires, optimizes, and scales premium Shopify brands. We create high-performance shopping experiences that drive conversion and customer engagement across multiple verticals.

We go far beyond basic Shopify theme tweaks. At Pearl West, we build fully customized storefronts optimized for UX, speed, and scalability. We're looking for a Front-End Developer Intern who is passionate about crafting stunning, responsive, and conversion-driven Shopify interfaces—and who's excited to grow their skills alongside seasoned developers and designers.

As a Front-End Developer Intern, you'll support our design and development teams in building and optimizing custom Shopify themes. This is an onsite internship where you'll work closely with developers and UI/UX designers, contributing to live eCommerce storefronts and learning best practices in front-end Shopify development.

• Assist in developing custom Shopify themes using Liquid, HTML, CSS, and JavaScrip
• Learn how to implement responsive layouts, animations, and interactive components using tools like GSAP and ScrollMagic
• Support the team in A/B testing and analyzing UI variations to improve conversion rates
• Contribute to performance optimization including site speed and Core Web Vitals
• Collaborate with designers and marketers to ensure pixel-perfect storefront execution
• Participate in QA testing and resolve UI bugs across devices and browsers

Basic Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Web Development, Computer Science, or related program
• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Interest in UI/UX design and front-end development
• Willingness to learn Shopify's Liquid templating language
• Familiarity with Git
• Portfolio or GitHub with relevant front-end work (course, freelance, or personal projects)

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with CSS animations, GSAP, or ScrollMagic
• Exposure to JavaScript frameworks like React, Vue, or Alpine.js
• Interest in eCommerce, CRO, or user behavior
• Basic understanding of SEO/accessibility best practices

Please submit:

• A portfolio or GitHub link
• At least one project showcasing your front-end contributions
• Bonus: A case study highlighting project goals, your contributions, and any measurable results (UX, speed, engagement)

30 Days

• Complete onboarding and review existing Shopify components
• Launch a small UI/UX improvement (e.g., mobile fix, interaction update)

60 Days

• Build a custom landing page or reusable component
• Contribute to performance or animation features

90 Days

• Launch a front-end enhancement with measurable impact
• Participate in an A/B test
• Present a final project summarizing your learnings

• Competitive stipend
• Hands-on Shopify experience
• Mentorship and skill-building
• Exposure to high-conversion brands
• Potential full-time offer after internship

• Want real-world Shopify development experience
• Love pixel-perfect design and performance
• Can work onsite with a cross-functional team
• Aim to grow a career in UI/UX or Shopify engineering

• Submit your resume and cover letter
• Complete an online assessment
• Join an initial interview with our HR team
• Final interview with the department manager.

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