Series Eight is seeking a full-time Senior Shopify Developer to join our remote team of brand and web designers, illustrators, animators, front-end developers, project managers and founders.

We’re a close-knit, talented team of 20, working together to create brands, websites and e-commerce stores. Working mostly to a UK timezone, we’re looking for someone residing either in the UK or Europe.

You have at least five years experience in front-end development.

Great working knowledge of the Shopify and Shopify Plus platform including Shopify plugins

You have a portfolio of work that demonstrates your abilities.


You have skills in JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, and Git, and experience with modern JS frameworks like React/Vue or Alpine. Knowing some PHP and Tailwind CSS would be nice to have too.


You work well independently, but also collaboratively.

Ability to problem solve, creatively and technically.

You have an eye for detail and love bringing sites to life with animation.

You’re a good communicator with a friendly attitude.


Build responsive web projects from Figma on Shopify, (CraftCMS, Sanity and Contentful would be a bonus)

You’ll develop sites with accessibility in mind, and test for cross browser compatibility


Discussing a designer’s creative concepts and assessing how to make things a reality

What we consider as ‘work’ and ‘play’ aren’t always clearly defined. Our curiosity and creativity connects us and drives us. And, as far as we’re concerned, staying in your comfort zone is always a no-go.


We love to learn, especially from each other. We’re constantly honing our design, development, and copywriting skills, and mastering new platforms and features. Because the best learners are the lifelong ones.


We share honest feedback and challenge ideas, but we also focus on the common ground. We’ll challenge things for the sake of better work, but never just because. No one’s got time for that.

We spend our days building sites and building up each other. A new project means a new opportunity to connect, collaborate, and celebrate our clients and teammates. In it together, and in it for the long run.

Be part of a friendly, collaborative and positive team of people

Monthly virtual socials and annual in-person team trip

Friday 50/50s - 4 hours dedicated to growth and learning

28 days of annual holiday plus bank holidays, plus a long paid Christmas holiday

We’re serious about embracing diversity and equality, and believe that the more inclusive our team is, the better our work will be.

Whoever you are, wherever you’re based, and whatever else makes you, you - we’re here for it. If there are things we can do to support you during the interview process, then we want to know. And the same goes for the pronouns you use.


We believe in being ourselves, and we want you to be yourself, too.

Senior Shopify Developer

We believe great work begins with happy people and ends with happy clients. If you can see yourself as part of a spirited team of worldwide people people, we're always on the lookout for more people who get us.

28 days holiday, plus bank holidays, plus long Christmas holiday

Across borders, and all on the same page

We share a passion for what we do. 

We love to learn, especially from each other. We’re constantly honing our design, development, and copywriting skills, and mastering new platforms and features. Because the best learners are the lifelong ones.

We love to learn.

We share honest feedback and challenge ideas, but we also focus on the common ground. We’ll challenge things for the sake of better work, but never just because. No one’s got time for that.


We leave egos in the background.

We build each other up. 

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We recently launched our brand-new creative studio in Portugal (woohoo!) Creating winning e-commerce experiences has always been our bag, so having a dedicated space where we can do everything from art direction to photoshoots just made sense.

But we were still pretty surprised when someone recently said to us “A photography studio? Aren’t you just using AI for everything?” Not everything, friends. Here’s why we believe real-life photography still beats AI-generated imagery in the world of e-commerce.

Don’t get us wrong, we’re big believers in using AI for mood-boarding and mock-ups, or helping us fast-track touch-ups in the editing room. But when it comes to art direction and actually capturing content, that’s something AI can’t replicate. Take our new Art Director, Rita. She’s crafted visual identities for tonnes of brands in her time, so she knows what works and what resonates. Her ideas come from true inspiration, not what’s already on the web—and she’ll tell you herself how important creative freedom is for shooting quality content. We’re creating content for humans, so don’t underestimate the power of the human experience, people.

It doesn’t matter what you’re selling, we can all agree there’s no excuse for a sloppy shopping experience. We eat with our eyes, right? So nothing fills a cart faster than a super polished product, packaging or lifestyle shot. And it’s not just about avoiding the cringeworthy, superimposed look you get from clunky AI mock-ups. Photos and videos captured in a studio have a scale that’s 10 times greater than an AI-generated image, so you can use them for super-detailed close-ups, big branded billboards, print, packaging and anything else you can think of. And believe us when we say there’s nothing a marketing team loves nothing more than having a whole library of high-quality assets to play with.

They’re your assets. So make them yours.

The clue’s in the name—if you’re using artificial intelligence to create your product shots, can you ever really call them original? If real people and places are a big part of your brand identity, then real photography is the only way to capture this—right down to the tiny details such as lighting, texture and colour. By keeping it real, you’re not only steering well clear of any issues like misuse or misrepresentation, but you’re building trust, too. We’re hardwired to be suspicious of anything that looks artificial—but give us an accurate picture of what we’re buying into and we’ll be way more likely to part with our cash.

You can’t shoot content without a solid strategy. But the good news is, this kind of groundwork pays for itself. Art direction just so happens to be one of the best investments you can make in your brand. Whether you’re just starting out or simply want to refresh your assets, art direction (and the bank of beautifully shot photography that comes out of it) will help you maintain that consistent look and feel online, offline—and anywhere else you show up in the future.

Why real e-commerce photography is still the way to go

Earlier this year, our sister agency and sidekick, Parallel 9, merged with team S8 to create Series Eight 2.0. Our expertise in branding, content creation, web design and development, and Parallel 9’s skills in growth marketing––now all under one roof.

Here’s why we decided to combine all things S8 and P9 under the original Series Eight brand and what this new era has in store for us all.

S8 has always been in the business of building brands and websites, and we spend a tonne of time getting to understand every business we work with. From target audience to long-term vision, we come away with the kind of insider insights you only get from being part of a project. So, why not take that knowledge and use it to help those same businesses grow faster and go further?

Whether you’re a start-up entering the world of e-commerce or a brand that’s been in the business for decades, you now gain access to an entire suite of services from a team that really knows you and your business. Makes total sense if you ask us.

We all know how important it is for agencies to act as an extension of a brand’s in-house team. And if you’re working with the same team for brand, design, build and growth, then things are bound to run even more smoothly.

Shared comms channels, better visibility, a bigger skillset––and not to mention an easier handover once your site goes live and you’re ready to start marketing to the masses. With just one point of contact, there’s no onboarding separate agencies or bringing brand-new teams up to speed. Because we may be spread across timezones, but you can rest assured we’re always across all of the important stuff.

Faster, more flexible, and more future-focused

Paid ad landing pages, post sign-up offers, even bespoke banners and pop-ups––if we’re working across everything from web design to growth, then any marketing tools can be factored into your site build. And that means fewer hold-ups later down the line and a laser-focused strategy from the get-go.

You also get access to a team that’s super-skilled in every area of growth marketing. Our team is made up of email marketing strategists, SEO and Meta ad specialists, copywriters, designers, and video editors. And if you’re looking to work with influencers, we can find the right people to represent your brand, too.

We’ve put our web design and marketing heads together and added a load more services. We’re talking specialist SEO knowledge, community management for paid social media, plus––our all-new Series Eight studio, where we’ll be doing art direction, product photography, and more.

You also get the freedom to pick and choose based on your business goals and budget. Because one size never fits all––especially if (like us) you’re all about standing out rather than trying to fit in.

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There’s lots to love about remote life. But the biggest perk of all is being able to work practically anywhere in the world. Every year, when summer rolls around, it’s never long before the backdrops start to look a little different and ad-hoc days off become the norm.

But—there’s an art to working from anywhere. Especially if it’s not something you’re used to. So here are 5 tips for working while travelling, from the people who do it best.

Know when and where you’re working—not just for your own sanity, but for your coworkers’, too. We’re used to working across timezones, but your fellow teammates need to know they can get hold of you if they need to—and that means a solid WiFi connection in an environment where you can still get stuff done. Put it this way, the more productive you are, the more time you’ll have for activities once you’ve clocked off for the day.

No monitor, no problem. Pick up one of those laptop-to-HDMI adaptor cables, and you can make any TV your second screen. This one is great for when you’re staying in Airbnbs, hotel rooms, or just paying a visit to your friendly neighbourhood coworking space. Because let’s be honest, when you’re designing or developing—or even just tabbing between apps and windows—it’s never long before single-screen life starts to wear thin.

You’ll find WiFi most places nowadays: coffee shops, beach bars, trains, hotels, boats—you name it. But that doesn’t mean it’s good WiFi. And since hot-spotting is usually a no-no, it’s good to do a recce beforehand if you’re planning on working somewhere new. As soon as you arrive (so before getting too comfortable) do an internet speed test on your phone—or, ask the host to do one and share the results. It means you can confidently get set up and crack on, rather than awkwardly having to find an alternative an hour or so later. For bonus points, stop by in advance to suss things out even further ahead of time.

Remember, you’re in that very place for a reason—so enjoy it. A change of scenery can do wonders for our wellbeing, so embrace the fact that once the laptop closes, you can be in full-on holiday mode. Whether you want to max out on time with family and friends before heading home, switch things up and live like a local, or (if you’re based in the UK) just need some sun—who says travel has to be confined to vacation days? WFA is the way to go.

How to work from anywhere

Summer is (kinda?) here. And if you’re as nerdy as us, then you’ll have been eagerly awaiting the latest seasonal feature drop from our friends at Shopify.

For the Summer '24 release, it’s been all about "Unification"—new features, functionality and upgrades that are designed to streamline, simplify and level up your e-commerce capabilities across the entire platform.

So with that in mind, here’s our pick of the top upgrades to drop this July.

Having a thriving business usually means you’ll have to consider different contexts and address each of them with the right tools.

The mighty Shopify admin already offers a separate section for handling your offerings in international markets if you are selling across borders. Plus, you can also easily manage your wholesale business if you are also selling to other companies, along with managing aspects of your retail business if you have a physical store.

But now, Shopify has a new section that will unify all these different contexts into a single command centre. This new section will be called "Markets" and it allows you to have a bird's-eye view of all your different markets and manage them from a single, centralised location.

Your new mission control centre doesn’t begin and end with “Markets”. The team at Shopify has also worked on consolidating existing functionalities in the "Analytics" section.

The existing “Analytics” section has had a makeover and now offers a unified view of all your data, with the ability to dive deep into the details and gain all the insights you need to make better business decisions in an instant.

The new and improved “Analytics” section is set to be the ultimate powerhouse. Why? It has an integrated editor to query your data, which will be streamed in real time for the first time.

AI assistance where it helps you the most

But we’re also seeing more unification across the Shopify platform. This time, in terms of AI-powered features and functionality.

The AI capabilities that Shopify revealed in recent releases are now being integrated into new areas, empowering merchants on all fronts. For example, the image generation tool will now be available in all media editors across the platform. Plus, you’ll even find it on the Shopify app, allowing you to edit images on the go.

We all know how replying to customer enquiries is crucial but time-consuming. That's why a new AI-powered tool is in the works to suggest draft replies to customer queries, allowing you to respond quickly and get back to business.

Shopify updates might seem to roll round pretty quickly—but in reality, a tonne of work goes into integrating new features and updating the functionality across the platform.

The Summer '24 release contains more than 150 new features and improvements, so there’s lots more to explore as part of the latest upgrade. Shout out to Spotify for making the platform more polished than ever—and giving us (and merchants) plenty more to play with until the next feature drop.

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