Job Description We are looking for a highly experienced Shopify expert to design and build a professional, scalable, and premium online grocery delivery website for Afghanistan. This website allows customers living abroad (US, Europe, Gulf countries) to purchase food and essential items online and send them to their families in Afghanistan (currently Kabul only). This is NOT a simple Shopify store. It requires deep understanding of the Afghan local market, family-based shopping behavior, and grocery product structures. ⸻ VERY IMPORTANT REQUIREMENT (Must-Have) The candidate must have strong knowledge of the Afghan local market, including: • Common food items used by Afghan families • Typical grocery quantities and packaging in Afghanistan • Difference between product grades (e.g. rice grade 1 vs grade 2, local vs imported flour) • Seasonal buying behavior (Ramadan, Eid) • Family-oriented grocery shopping ⚠️ Candidates without understanding of Afghanistan or similar regional markets will NOT be considered. ⸻ Website Functional Requirements 1️⃣ Two Purchase Options (Core Requirement) The website must support both: A) Ready-Made Packages Examples: • Small family package • Medium family package • Large family package • Ramadan package • Eid package Packages will be defined by us and must be clearly presented. ⸻ B) “Build Your Own Package” System (Very Important) Customers must be able to: • View a full list of available items • Select individual items • Remove items from pre-made packages • Add different items • Adjust quantities This feature is essential and must be implemented properly using Shopify apps or custom logic. ⸻ Product Catalog (Examples) The website will include items such as: Food items: • Flour (local Afghan, imported) • Rice (grade 1 / grade 2 – sella & non-sella) • Beans, lentils, chickpeas • Cooking oil, sugar • Tomato paste • Onions, potatoes Hygiene & essentials: • Toilet paper • Dishwashing liquid • Hand wash • Cleaning products Items must be available individually and inside packages. ⸻ Design & UX Requirements • Clean, premium, and trustworthy design • Mobile-first • Professional international look • No “Shopify-looking” branding • Clear delivery and trust messaging ⸻ Language & Delivery • Language: English first (Dari & Pashto later) • Delivery area: Kabul only • Delivery time: 24–48 hours • Future cities will be added later ⸻ Images & Content The developer is responsible for: • Selecting suitable stock images OR curated local-style images • Ensuring images match Afghan grocery culture and reality • Clean and consistent visual presentation ⸻ Post-Project Support (Mandatory) This is NOT a one-time project. The selected developer must be available for long-term collaboration, including: • Adding or modifying packages • Updating product lists • Seasonal updates (Ramadan, Eid, etc.) • Small design or content changes All updates must be: • Explained in writing • Documented clearly step-by-step • Delivered in simple English Candidates unwilling to provide documentation or long-term support will be rejected. ⸻ Deliverables • Fully functional Shopify website • Homepage layout • Product pages • Package system • Build-your-own package functionality • Collections • Mobile optimization • Basic policy pages ⸻ Budget Flexible – depends on experience and understanding of the Afghan market. ⸻ Screening Questions (Mandatory) Please answer the following: 1. What grocery items do Afghan families buy most frequently on a monthly basis? 2. What are common package sizes for rice, flour, and oil in Afghanistan? 3. How would you implement a “Build Your Own Package” system in Shopify? 4. Have you worked with Afghan, Middle Eastern, or similar regional markets before? 5. How would you structure Ramadan and Eid packages differently?