Company: Pearl West

Location: Vancouver, BC

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The job posting you provided is for an Internship: Front-End Developer (Shopify Focus) at Pearl West in Vancouver, BC. Pearl West is an eCommerce investment and operating group specializing in acquiring, optimizing, and scaling premium Shopify brands. They focus on creating high-performance shopping experiences that drive conversion and customer engagement across multiple verticals.

Role Overview:
As a Front-End Developer Intern, you will support the design and development teams in building and optimizing custom Shopify themes. Your responsibilities will include implementing responsive layouts, animations, A/B-tested UX enhancements, and performance improvements within a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This is an onsite internship, and applicants must be located within the Vancouver area.

Key Learning Objectives & Responsibilities:

• Support Shopify Theme Development: Assist in the creation and optimization of custom Shopify themes.
• Learn UI/UX Enhancement Techniques: Gain experience in improving user interfaces and user experiences.
• Gain Experience in A/B Testing: Participate in testing different design elements to determine the most effective solutions.
• Support Performance Optimization: Work on enhancing the speed and efficiency of eCommerce storefronts.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with full-time developers and UI/UX designers.
• Troubleshoot UI Bugs: Identify and resolve issues related to user interfaces.

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.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Stipend: Competitive and based on experience.
• Location: Onsite in Vancouver, BC.
• Perks: Mentorship, skill development, exposure to high-conversion Shopify brands, and potential for a full-time offer.

Application Process:

1. Submit your resume and cover letter.
2. Complete an online assessment (a link will be sent after your resume is received).
3. Initial interview with the HR team.
4. Final interview with the department manager.

For more details and to apply, please visit the job posting on Careerjet.

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Job date: Sat, 10 May 2025 22:21:10 GMT