HIRE A DEVELOPER OR DESIGNER BY THE HOUR
Hire a Senior Developer or Designer by the Hour — Shopify Plus, Webflow & Custom Development
Need ongoing development without committing to a full retainer? Hire a senior developer or designer from €65/hour for Shopify Plus development, Webflow design and animated brand sites, or custom web development in React, Next.js, Vue and full-stack. Volume discounts drop your rate as low as €55/hour.
No juniors. No offshore subcontractors. No agency layers. Direct Slack access to the same senior team used by 200+ DTC and ecommerce brands.
€65/hr
Starting Hourly Rate
Front-end rate covering Shopify Plus theme work, Webflow design and animated development, and React, Next.js and Vue front-end development.
€55/hr
Volume Discount at 20+ hrs
Commit to 20+ hours a month and the front-end rate drops 15%. At 10–19 hours a month the rate is €60/hour, an 8% discount.
Senior-Only
No Juniors or Offshore
Every developer and designer is senior-level with 5+ years of experience. No offshore subcontractors, no agency layers between you and the work.
200+
Brands Across Every Stack
The same senior team behind conversion-designed Shopify Plus stores, premium Webflow brand sites and custom web applications for 200+ DTC brands.
(01) OVERVIEW
Why hire a senior developer or designer hourly?
Most DTC ecommerce brands don't need a full-time developer at €6,000–€12,000 a month plus benefits. They need senior-level access for 5–25 hours a month: Shopify Plus theme work, Webflow animated landing pages, custom React components, ERP integration tweaks and design iterations. The kind of ongoing work that doesn't fit a fixed-price project but adds up to real revenue impact.
Hourly access solves this. From €65/hour with volume discounts — €60/hr at 10 hours, €55/hr at 20 hours — you get senior developers and designers on demand, without recruiting, onboarding or paying full-time salaries. The same team that builds Shopify Plus stores from €5,600 and Webflow brand sites from €15,000 is available hourly.
And we're not only Shopify specialists. Our hourly team handles Shopify Plus, Webflow design and animated development, and custom web development across React, Next.js, Vue, Nuxt, TypeScript, Node.js, headless CMS and full-stack web apps. Backend and custom full-stack work is €75/hour, with the same direct Slack access.
(03) FEATURES
What you can hire a senior developer or designer for
Shopify Plus theme development and customization
Custom Shopify Plus theme development, Liquid template work and store-wide design system updates, from small product page tweaks to full collection page redesigns.
- //Built to maintain 96/100 PageSpeed scores
- //Conversion design methodology applied to every change
- //€65/hour with volume discounts
Webflow design and animated development
Hourly Webflow design and development for premium brand sites, custom animations, scroll-triggered interactions and Webflow CMS work.
- //3D elements with Spline and Three.js, plus Lottie animations
- //Pairs with a fixed-price brand site project from €15,000
- //Same €65/hour rate
Custom web development in React, Next.js and Vue
Senior custom web development across modern frontend and backend stacks, from single components to full-stack applications.
- //React, Next.js, Vue, Nuxt, TypeScript and Node.js
- //Headless commerce builds and bespoke web platforms
- //€65/hour front-end, €75/hour backend or full-stack
A/B test implementation and ecommerce CRO
Implementation of A/B tests on Shopify product pages, Webflow landing pages, cart and checkout flows.
- //We design and build the test variations
- //Split testing infrastructure integrated with your analytics
- //Statistically validated against revenue and conversion rate
Custom app, ERP and API integration development
Custom Shopify app development, ERP and CRM integrations, inventory sync, Klaviyo advanced flows and webhook automations.
- //HubSpot, Salesforce, NetSuite and custom systems
- //Custom REST and GraphQL APIs
- //€75/hour, custom apps from €8,000 fixed-price
Bug fixes, performance and design iterations
One-off bug fixes, PageSpeed optimisation, mobile UX iterations, accessibility improvements and design polish across every platform.
- //Covers Shopify, Webflow and custom platforms
- //Same-week turnaround with direct Slack access
- //The work that rarely justifies a full project scope
(04) PROCESS
How hourly developer and designer access works
01
Initial consultation and hour estimate
Tell us what you need built — Shopify, Webflow, custom web development or a mix. We provide a free hour estimate within 24 hours, including which senior team member will handle the work: Shopify developer, Webflow designer, full-stack engineer or custom React developer. No long-term commitment is required to get started.
01
Initial consultation and hour estimate
Tell us what you need built — Shopify, Webflow, custom web development or a mix. We provide a free hour estimate within 24 hours, including which senior team member will handle the work: Shopify developer, Webflow designer, full-stack engineer or custom React developer. No long-term commitment is required to get started.
02
Commit to monthly hours (optional)
Choose your monthly commitment to unlock volume discounts: 0–4 hours at €65/hr, 5–9 hours at €65/hr with priority access, 10–19 hours at €60/hr (8% discount) and 20+ hours at €55/hr (15% discount). Backend and full-stack discounts are €70/hr at 10+ hours and €65/hr at 20+ hours. Adjust hours month to month.
03
Direct Slack access and iterative work
You get direct Slack access to your senior developer or designer — no project managers, no support tickets. Submit work via Slack with priority and deadline. Bug fixes turn around within 48 hours. New features and design work happen iteratively with daily updates and async reviews. Time is logged transparently and you see the running total in real time.
04
Monthly hour reports and adjustments
At the end of each month you receive a detailed report: hours used, work completed, hours remaining and recommendations for next month. Adjust your commitment up or down based on actual usage. No long-term contract — pay for what you use and increase or decrease monthly.
(05) PRICING
Hourly senior developer and designer pricing
Hourly rates start at €65/hour for Shopify Plus, Webflow and front-end custom development. Backend and full-stack custom development is €75/hour. Both include volume discounts for monthly commitments.
0–4 hours per month
FRONT-END RATE€65/hour
BACKEND RATE€75/hour
DISCOUNTNone
5–9 hours per month
FRONT-END RATE€65/hour
BACKEND RATE€75/hour
DISCOUNTPriority access
10–19 hours per month
FRONT-END RATE€60/hour
BACKEND RATE€70/hour
DISCOUNT8% off
20–29 hours per month
FRONT-END RATE€55/hour
BACKEND RATE€65/hour
DISCOUNT15% off
30+ hours per month
FRONT-END RATECustom retainer
BACKEND RATECustom retainer
DISCOUNTNegotiated
The front-end rate covers Shopify Plus theme work, Webflow design and animated development, React, Next.js and Vue front-end work, design system work and conversion design implementation. The backend and full-stack rate covers custom Shopify app development, ERP and CRM integrations, custom API and webhook development, headless commerce backends and full-stack web applications.
(07) TESTIMONIALS
What brands say about working with our senior team
Rated 4.9 out of 5⭐ on Clutch across 200+ DTC and ecommerce brands.
““I highly recommend Conversion Design, who played a crucial role as our UX/UI partner at Equito for over a year. Their ability to quickly deliver initial drafts and refine designs through an effective iterative process greatly enhanced the user experience of our investment platform. The team excelled in user research, creating intuitive interfaces, and supporting our marketing efforts with impactful visuals.””
““In my work with Conversion Design, I learned a lot about various dashboards, internal tools, and the importance of experimentation. Each session blended theory and hands-on learning, allowing me to test and implement strategies, then refine my approach after each review. Conversion Design’s feedback was effective, clear, detailed, and prompt.””
(06) COMPARISON
Hourly developer access vs freelancer vs in-house hire
Hourly rate
RANDOM FREELANCER€30–€100/hr, unpredictable
CONVERSION DESIGN HOURLY€55–€75/hr, transparent
IN-HOUSE SENIOR DEVELOPERNot applicable, full-time salary
Monthly cost at 10 hours
RANDOM FREELANCER€300–€1,000
CONVERSION DESIGN HOURLY€600 at €60/hr
IN-HOUSE SENIOR DEVELOPER€6,000–€12,000 full-time
Stack coverage
RANDOM FREELANCERUsually one stack
CONVERSION DESIGN HOURLYShopify, Webflow and custom full-stack
IN-HOUSE SENIOR DEVELOPERWhatever you hire for
Seniority guarantee
RANDOM FREELANCERVariable
CONVERSION DESIGN HOURLY100% senior, no juniors
IN-HOUSE SENIOR DEVELOPERIf you can hire senior
Cross-brand experience
RANDOM FREELANCERLimited
CONVERSION DESIGN HOURLY200+ DTC ecommerce brands
IN-HOUSE SENIOR DEVELOPERSingle brand
Onboarding required
RANDOM FREELANCEREvery new freelancer
CONVERSION DESIGN HOURLYNone, we already know your stack
IN-HOUSE SENIOR DEVELOPER1–3 months ramp
Communication
RANDOM FREELANCEREmail and Upwork tickets
CONVERSION DESIGN HOURLYDirect Slack access
IN-HOUSE SENIOR DEVELOPERIn-house, real-time
Quality consistency
RANDOM FREELANCERVaries project to project
CONVERSION DESIGN HOURLYConsistent senior team
IN-HOUSE SENIOR DEVELOPERSingle person dependency
Vacation and sick coverage
RANDOM FREELANCERNone
CONVERSION DESIGN HOURLYTeam backup available
IN-HOUSE SENIOR DEVELOPERNone, full coverage gap
Long-term commitment
RANDOM FREELANCERNone
CONVERSION DESIGN HOURLYMonth to month
IN-HOUSE SENIOR DEVELOPER1+ year minimum
Best for
RANDOM FREELANCERTiny one-off jobs under €500
CONVERSION DESIGN HOURLYDTC brands needing 5–25 hrs a month
IN-HOUSE SENIOR DEVELOPERBrands at €5M+/year ready for full-time
Hiring a senior full-stack developer in-house costs €6,000–€12,000 a month plus benefits, or €80,000–€160,000 a year all-in, and you only get one specialist. Hourly access gives you a full senior team across multiple stacks for a fraction of that.
(09) START
Ready to hire a senior developer or designer?
Tell us what you need built, designed, fixed or optimised — Shopify Plus, Webflow, custom React, full-stack or anything in between. We'll provide a free hour estimate within 24 hours, including which senior team member will handle the work and the expected turnaround. No long-term contract required.
(16) ANSWERS
Answers.
Frequently asked questions about hiring a senior developer or designer hourly
How much does it cost to hire a developer or designer hourly?–+
Senior developers and designers start at €65/hour for Shopify Plus, Webflow and front-end custom development. Backend and full-stack custom development is €75/hour. Volume discounts apply to both rates: 5+ hours a month at full rate with priority access, 10+ hours a month with 8% off (€60/hr or €70/hr) and 20+ hours a month with 15% off (€55/hr or €65/hr). The more hours you commit per month, the lower your effective rate. No long-term retainer required.
What kinds of projects can I hire a developer or designer for?–+
Shopify Plus theme development and customization,
Do you do custom development beyond Shopify and Webflow?–+
Yes. Beyond Shopify Plus and Webflow, our team han
Are your developers and designers senior-level?–+
Yes — every developer and designer is senior-level
How is hiring hourly different from a fixed-price project?–+
Fixed-price projects — Shopify Plus builds from €5
Can I hire a developer for a few hours, or is there a minimum?–+
There is no minimum hour commitment, but hourly ac
(10) RELATED SERVICES
Services that pair with hourly senior access
Shopify Plus Maintenance
Ongoing maintenance, security and PageSpeed monitoring from €500/month. Pairs with hourly developer access for full coverage.
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