Ecommerce Specialist

Virtustant; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtustant is seeking an E-commerce Specialist to manage Shopify stores, design UI/UX, and create social media content. The role spans an e-commerce venture and an established finance business, requiring a self-sufficient, design-minded professional with knowledge of brand aesthetics.

The ideal candidate will handle inventory/logistics, leverage AI tools for media creation, and contribute to asset management concepts for the finance side. Remote collaboration with US/EU time zones is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Experience running a Shopify store.
• Experience with inventory management and logistics.
• Proficiency in design tools like Figma.
• Ability to code UI elements.
• Experience with AI tools for image and video generation.
• Understanding of e-commerce principles.
• For the finance role, senior-level experience in finance is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage Shopify stores, including inventory and logistics.
• Develop and execute social media strategies.
• Create engaging content for social media, including image and video generation.
• Design user interfaces (UI) and user experiences (UX).
• Contribute to branding efforts.
• For the finance business, understand asset management, hedge fund trading, and financial concepts.

Skills

Shopify

Inventory management

Figma

UI coding

AI image/video generation

Job description

Job Title: E-commerce Specialist

About the Company:

Our client is building a new e-commerce business and also has an established finance business.

Job Description:

Our client is looking for talented individuals to join their growing team. You will be working on a new e-commerce venture and supporting an established finance business. This role requires a multi-faceted individual who can contribute to various aspects of the business.

We are seeking candidates with a passion for e-commerce, design, and potentially finance. You should be self-sufficient and able to work independently. The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for design and an understanding of brand aesthetics.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Manage Shopify stores, including inventory and logistics.
• Develop and execute social media strategies.
• Create engaging content for social media, including image and video generation.
• Design user interfaces (UI) and user experiences (UX).
• Contribute to branding efforts.
• For the finance business, understand asset management, hedge fund trading, and financial concepts.
• For the finance business, experience with animation and brand understanding is a plus.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Experience running a Shopify store.
• Experience with inventory management and logistics.
• Proficiency in design tools like Figma.
• Ability to code UI elements.
• Experience with AI tools for image and video generation.
• Understanding of e-commerce principles.
• For the finance role, senior-level experience in finance is required.

Preferred Skills:

• Background in fashion or art.
• Experience in animation.
• Knowledge of climbing or flower-themed brands.

Personality:

• Self-sufficient and independent.
• Proactive and takes initiative.
• Good eye for design and aesthetics.
• Adaptable and willing to learn.

Software & Tools:

• AI tools for image and video generation

Schedule:

Full-time

Part-time options available for e-commerce roles.

Candidate preference for time zone: US time zones, Eastern Europe, or Latin America.

Salary and Benefits:

• Payment in USD or Local Currency according to candidate's preference.