Multivendor E-commerce Site for Eyewear

I am looking for an experienced web developer/team to build a multivendor e-commerce website similar to Lenskart, but with the added feature of allowing multiple vendors to sell their products. The website will offer a variety of products like spectacles, sunglasses, and contact lenses. A key feature is the prescription module, where users can upload their prescription or manually input their details. The website should provide multiple options for selecting glasses (frame styles, lens types, tints, and coatings) and allow third-party vendors to manage their listings. The platform must be user-friendly, mobile-responsive, and optimized for fast performance. In addition to customer and admin functionalities, vendors will also have their own dashboard to manage their products, orders, and payments. Key Features Required: 1. Product Categories: Spectacles: Different frame styles (wayfarer, aviator, etc.) Sunglasses: Polarized, tinted, and fashionable sunglasses Contact Lenses: Daily, monthly, colored lenses 2. Multivendor Marketplace: Vendor Registration: Vendors can sign up, create a profile, and get verified by the admin before listing products. Vendor Dashboard: Each vendor will have a dashboard where they can manage their own products, orders, and inventory. Vendor Product Listings: Vendors can add new products with images, descriptions, and pricing. Commission System: Admin can set commission rates for sales by vendors (e.g., a percentage of each sale). Vendor Payouts: Automated payout system for vendors after successful order fulfillment. Vendor Reviews and Ratings: Customers can leave feedback and ratings for individual vendors and their products. 3. Prescription Module: Upload Prescription: Users can upload their optical prescription as a document or image (PDF, JPEG, etc.) Manual Entry: Allow users to manually enter their prescription details (SPH, CYL, Axis, Add, PD, etc.) Multiple Prescription Types: Support for both single vision and progressive lenses Prescription History: Users can save prescriptions for future use Prescription Verification: Option for the admin or vendor to verify the prescription before dispatch 4. Product Customization: Frame Selection: Users can select frames based on material, color, and style Lens Options: Single Vision, Progressive, Bifocal Anti-glare, Blue-light protection, Photochromic lenses Lens thickness options (standard, thin, ultra-thin) Tinting options (light, medium, dark) Virtual Try-On: Option for users to upload a photo or use a webcam for a virtual try-on experience 5. E-commerce Features: Product Catalog: Detailed product descriptions, multiple images, customer reviews Search and Filter Options: Filter by price, brand, material, frame size, vendor, etc. Cart and Wishlist: Add to cart, save items for later Secure Payment Gateways: Integration with PayPal, Stripe, credit cards, etc. Order Tracking: Provide tracking information once the order is shipped Discounts and Offers: Coupon code integration Multi-vendor Cart: Allow customers to purchase items from different vendors in a single transaction 6. User Account Management: Registration/Login: Support for email registration, Google, and social logins Profile Management: User dashboard with order history, saved prescriptions, addresses Prescription Management: Users can upload and save multiple prescriptions 7. Vendor-Specific Features: Product Management: Vendors can add, edit, and delete their own products. Inventory Management: Vendors can manage stock levels and receive low-stock alerts. Order Management: Vendors can process and ship orders, with real-time updates to customers. Sales Reports: Vendors have access to reports on sales, earnings, and customer reviews. Messaging System: Direct communication between vendors and customers regarding product inquiries. Vendor Profile Page: Each vendor has a customizable page with their store information, policies, and products. 8. Admin Dashboard: Vendor Management: Admin can approve, suspend, or block vendors and manage vendor payouts. Product Approval: Option for admin to approve vendor products before they go live. Commission and Earnings Management: Set commission rates, view earnings, and handle payments to vendors. Order Management: View and manage orders across all vendors. User and Vendor Analytics: Sales reports, user behavior analytics, and inventory reports. 9. Mobile-Responsive & SEO Optimized: Website should be fully responsive on all devices Optimize for fast loading and SEO best practices 10. Technical Requirements: Backend: Python (Django/Flask), PHP (Laravel), or Node.js (Express) Frontend: React.js, Vue.js, or Angular Database: MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB Hosting: AWS, Digital Ocean, or other scalable hosting solutions Security: SSL, encryption of sensitive data, security best practices CDN Integration for faster content delivery 11. Additional Features: Live Chat: Integration of customer support or chatbot for user queries Blog Section: For content marketing and SEO Push Notifications: For order updates and marketing Testimonials/Reviews Section: User-generated reviews for products and vendors Design Specifications: Modern and clean UI/UX similar to Lenskart or Warby Parker Simple and intuitive navigation Minimalist design with high-quality visuals and product images Selection Criteria: We are looking for freelancers who: Have prior experience in developing multivendor e-commerce websites, particularly those with prescription modules or similar features to optical platforms like Lenskart or Warby Parker. Understand the complexities of a prescription module, including handling different types of prescriptions (single vision, bifocal, progressive) and input methods (upload, manual entry). Have experience in implementing multivendor functionality, including vendor dashboards, product management, commission systems, and vendor payouts. Can implement product customization features, such as frame selection, lens options, and a virtual try-on feature. Have excellent UI/UX design skills to ensure that the website looks modern and functions smoothly across devices. Provide post-launch support, including bug fixes and potential feature upgrades. Deliver on-time: We expect a timeline for project completion, including milestones. Propose a scalable solution: The website should handle large volumes of traffic, vendors, and data without compromising performance. Project Deliverables: Fully functional multivendor e-commerce website with all the specified features User, vendor, and admin documentation for managing the website Source code and project files Deployment and configuration of the website on the hosting platform Post-launch support for 3 months (or negotiable) Budget and Timeline: Estimated Budget: $XX,XXX (please provide your estimates) Estimated Timeline: X weeks (please provide your proposed timeline) How to Apply: Submit your proposal with your portfolio of similar projects. Provide a brief technical overview of how you plan to implement the key features. Detail the technologies you will use and why they are suitable for this project. Indicate your timeline and any milestones for the project. Mention any post-launch support or warranties for fixing bugs or adding small features. Bonus: Preference will be given to developers who: Have already developed a multivendor marketplace with prescription module and similar functionalities. Can provide a demo or case study of their previous multivendor optical e-commerce projects.