Internship: Front-End Developer (Shopify Focus)
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Internship
Entry Level
Company Overview – Pearl West
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.
At Pearl West, we go far beyond basic Shopify theme tweaks. We build fully customized storefronts optimized for UX, speed, and scalability. We’re looking for a Front-End Developer Intern (Shopify Focus) 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.
Location: Onsite – Applicants must be located within the Vancouver area
Type: Internship – Open to students who are graduating or have recently graduated
Role Overview
As a Front-End Developer Intern, you will support our design and development teams in building and optimizing custom Shopify themes. You’ll learn how to implement responsive layouts, animations, A/B-tested UX enhancements, and performance improvements—all within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
This is an onsite internship. You’ll work side-by-side with our full-time developers and UI/UX designers, contributing to live eCommerce storefronts and learning best practices in front-end development for Shopify.
Key Learning Objectives & Responsibilities
• Support Shopify Theme Development
• Learn UI/UX Enhancement Techniques
• Gain Experience in A/B Testing
• Support Performance Optimization
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally
• Troubleshoot UI Bugs
Ideal Candidate Profile
Basic Requirements:
• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program in Web Development, Computer Science, or a related field
• Strong foundational knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Passion for UI/UX design and front-end engineering
• Eagerness to learn Shopify’s templating language (Liquid)
• Familiarity with version control tools like Git
• Portfolio or code samples demonstrating front-end work
Bonus Qualifications:
• Experience with animations (e.g., GSAP, CSS keyframes, ScrollMagic)
• Exposure to JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue.js, or Alpine.js)
• Interest in eCommerce or conversion rate optimization
• Basic understanding of SEO or accessibility best practices
Portfolio (Optional but Encouraged)
✅ If you have a portfolio or GitHub link, please include it with your application
✅ You may share a project that demonstrates your front-end contributions
✅ Bonus if you include a case study with:
• Project goals (e.g., performance, conversion, redesign)
• Your specific contributions (e.g., custom coding, animations, layout optimization)
• Any measurable impact (e.g., speed, UX, engagement)
Success Benchmarks (30-60-90 Days)
First 30 Days
✅ Complete onboarding and review our current Shopify themes and UI components
✅ Propose and implement a small UI/UX improvement
By 60 Days
✅ Develop a custom landing page or interactive component
✅ Contribute to performance or animation enhancements
By 90 Days
✅ Launch a front-end improvement with measurable conversion/UX impact
✅ Participate in an A/B test implementation
✅ Present a final project demonstrating growth and learnings
Compensation & Benefits
• Stipend: Competitive and based on experience
• Location: Onsite
• Perks: Mentorship, skill development, exposure to high-conversion Shopify brands, potential for full-time offer
Apply If You…
✅ Want hands-on experience building eCommerce storefronts
✅ Are excited by pixel-perfect design and frontend performance
✅ Can work onsite and collaborate directly with a cross-functional team
✅ Are looking to build a career in Shopify development or UI/UX engineering
Application Process
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.
At Pearl West, we go far beyond basic Shopify theme tweaks. We build fully customized storefronts optimized for UX, speed, and scalability. We’re looking for a Front-End Developer Intern (Shopify Focus) 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.
Type: Internship – Open to students who are graduating or have recently graduated
As a Front-End Developer Intern, you will support our design and development teams in building and optimizing custom Shopify themes. You’ll learn how to implement responsive layouts, animations, A/B-tested UX enhancements, and performance improvements—all within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
This is an onsite internship. You’ll work side-by-side with our full-time developers and UI/UX designers, contributing to live eCommerce storefronts and learning best practices in front-end development for Shopify.
• Support Shopify Theme Development
• Learn UI/UX Enhancement Techniques
• Gain Experience in A/B Testing
• Support Performance Optimization
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally
• Troubleshoot UI Bugs
Basic Requirements:
• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program in Web Development, Computer Science, or a related field
• Strong foundational knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Passion for UI/UX design and front-end engineering
• Eagerness to learn Shopify’s templating language (Liquid)
• Familiarity with version control tools like Git
• Portfolio or code samples demonstrating front-end work
Bonus Qualifications:
• Experience with animations (e.g., GSAP, CSS keyframes, ScrollMagic)
• Exposure to JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue.js, or Alpine.js)
• Interest in eCommerce or conversion rate optimization
• Basic understanding of SEO or accessibility best practices
✅ If you have a portfolio or GitHub link, please include it with your application
✅ You may share a project that demonstrates your front-end contributions
✅ Bonus if you include a case study with:
• Project goals (e.g., performance, conversion, redesign)
• Your specific contributions (e.g., custom coding, animations, layout optimization)
• Any measurable impact (e.g., speed, UX, engagement)
First 30 Days
✅ Complete onboarding and review our current Shopify themes and UI components
✅ Propose and implement a small UI/UX improvement
By 60 Days
✅ Develop a custom landing page or interactive component
✅ Contribute to performance or animation enhancements
By 90 Days
✅ Launch a front-end improvement with measurable conversion/UX impact
✅ Participate in an A/B test implementation
✅ Present a final project demonstrating growth and learnings
• Stipend: Competitive and based on experience
• Location: Onsite
• Perks: Mentorship, skill development, exposure to high-conversion Shopify brands, potential for full-time offer
✅ Want hands-on experience building eCommerce storefronts
✅ Are excited by pixel-perfect design and frontend performance
✅ Can work onsite and collaborate directly with a cross-functional team
✅ Are looking to build a career in Shopify development or UI/UX engineering
- Submit your resume and cover letter
- Complete an online assessment (a link will be sent after your resume is received)
- Initial interview with the HR team
- Final interview with the department manager
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