True Classic

Position Overview

Classification: Full time

Location: Remote - PST

Department: Ecommerce

Reports to Director of Ecommerce

We are seeking a highly skilled and exceptional website development leader to oversee True Classic Shopify development. In this role you will own the site architecture, 3rd party integrations, and manage a team of developers, including full-time employees, contractors, and outside agencies. You will identify solutions for custom Shopify 2.0 development needs, and give guidance to the team on how to build new functionality and pages, execute tests and optimizations, and resolve bugs.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Shopify's platform, extensive experience in e-commerce development, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions in a fast and efficient manner.

All of True Classic's roles are global and omni-channel, leading designated areas of accountability across all product categories, countries, and different sales & marketing channels. This means you will have the opportunity to impact our operations worldwide, ensuring a cohesive strategy that aligns with our overall business objectives and drives success across various markets and platforms.

Key Areas of Accountability

  • Team Leadership: Hire, develop, and motivate both internal team members and external partners (e.g., agencies, consultants, SaaS partners, etc) to foster a collaborative work environment & deliver exceptional business results.
  • Architect, develop, and maintain Shopify-based e-commerce websites, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
  • Develop new functionality, experiences, and pages on Shopify sites.
  • Optimize website performance and user experience through front-end and back-end optimizations.
  • Conduct code reviews, provide technical guidance as needed to other developers.
  • Fix bugs and breakages. Urgently attend to add to cart and checkout blockers.
  • Provide documentation on functionality developed, so other devs can pick up if not available.
  • Share knowledge and teach other devs new skills.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest Shopify features, trends, and best practices.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate teams including designers, project managers, and other developers to define project requirements and deliverables.
  • Customize and extend Shopify themes and plugins to meet stakeholder requirements.
  • Integrate third-party services and APIs (payment gateways, shipping providers, etc.) with Shopify.

Qualifications

  • 4-7 years of experience developing Shopify-based e-commerce websites.
  • Experience with version control systems such as Git.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity, asking for clarity from stakeholders and communicating progress of projects, including blockers.

Preferences

  • Working knowledge of Shopify Functions and Shopify Scripts.
  • Understanding of SEO and ADA best practices.
  • Experience with NPM, build tools such as webpack, and SCSS/SASS
  • Familiarity with front-end frameworks/libraries (React, Vue.js) is a big plus.
  • Past experience writing JavaScript unit and integration tests is also a plus.
  • Ability to write and run Python scripts
  • Apparel ecommerce site experience

Skills and Competencies

  • Strong understanding of Shopify Theme 2.0 architecture including JSON, Customizer, and use of metaobjects.
  • Fluency in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Liquid.
  • Strong understanding of Shopify's platform architecture, APIs, and developer tools (Shopify CLI).

Company Overview

True Classic launched in late 2019 and has grown to become one of the hottest direct-to-consumer men’s apparel brands, continuing to experience rapid growth despite changes to digital advertising and the macroeconomic environment. We are on a mission to empower over 100M people worldwide to look good and feel good by the end of 2034 and are guided by six core values to chart our path to success:

  1. Move the Needle 📈

    • We are obsessed with driving tangible business results.

    • We constantly refocus our efforts and eliminate busy work to drive measurable impact.

    • We embrace simplicity, automation, and technology to amplify our force.

  2. Harness Grit 💪🏻

    • We are ambitious and persevere through challenges with a relentless spirit.

    • We're optimistic about the future and our glass is half full.

    • We are self-motivated, resourceful, and determined to make a difference.

  3. Go Fast ⚡

    • We are nimble, open-minded, and seek the fastest path to success.

    • We remove barriers, eliminate friction, and move at the speed of light.

    • We believe that “done is better than perfect” and fail forward to make progress.

  4. Execute as a Pro 🏁

    • We are curious and leverage data & insights to move in the right direction.

    • We are doers, embody an owner’s mentality, and strive to get 1% better every day.

    • We work systematically to produce consistent results & get our projects done right.

  5. Be Creative 🎨
    • We are first-principles thinkers and develop bold ideas to challenge the status quo.
    • We are innovators at heart & believe that ingenuity is often the solution.
    • We solve problems resourcefully and think outside the box.
  6. Lead with Empathy
    • We obsess over our customers to consistently over-deliver.
    • We are inclusive, appreciative, and supportive of our employees & partners.
    • We put ourselves in others’ shoes and seek to deeply understand their perspective.




Work Environment:

This is a remote position, allowing you to work from the comfort of your home or any location with reliable internet access within the United States. You will spend extended periods at a computer, so a comfortable and ergonomic workspace is essential. We provide the necessary tools and support to ensure a productive and collaborative virtual work experience. Additionally, the company holds quarterly all-hands meetings in California, which you would be expected to travel to and attend in person.



Compensation and Benefits:

  • Salary depends on experience
  • Unlimited Sick Days & PTO
  • Company paid medical, dental, and vision PPO insurance (Anthem Gold PPO)
  • 401k plan with 3% company match
  • Monthly $200 stipend for home office expenses
  • Free $1,000 worth of True Classic merchandise every year
  • Free Employee Assistance Program

Our mission is to empower everyone to show up as their best self. We are dedicated to creating a community where creativity, curiosity, and innovation thrive; and that starts with welcoming diverse voices to our team. We believe that everyone should feel confident being exactly who they are, which is why we’re committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and support differences in race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, and abilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please reach out to Human Resources.

Please note that the duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the role. Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed to meet business needs.

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