Vanguard Digital Media Group
Visit SiteDesigned and built a custom employee-only ecommerce platform for internal merchandise distribution with company credits and Stripe payments.
Overview
Vanguard Digital Media Group received a client who needed a custom internal platform for their employee merchandise program. I designed and developed the entire application with an employee storefront and admin dashboard.
My Role & Responsibilities
- Project Ownership - Full responsibility over UX, UI, and development
- UX Design - Designed intuitive shopping experience and comprehensive admin tools using industry standard flows and practices
- Frontend Development - Built responsive interfaces for both employee and admin users
- Backend Development - Architected payment systems, ledger tracking, and access controls
- Client Collaboration - Worked directly with stakeholders to align on requirements
Key Features Built
Storefront and Admin Dashboard
Built two distinct features: a storefront for employees to browse and purchase products, and an admin dashboard for managing products, orders, and users.
Flexible Payment System
Developed a payment system allowing employees to purchase using company-issued credits with Stripe integration as a fallback for insufficient balances. Implemented atomic checkout flow for seamless transactions.
Balance Ledger System
Built an immutable ledger tracking all transactions, credit issuances, and deductions with a complete financial audit trail.
Role-Based Access Control
Implemented RBAC distinguishing employee and admin permissions across the platform.
Admin Tools
- Batch credit issuances and individual employee credit management
- Product and collection management for storefront organization
- Order management with complete visibility into purchases and fulfillment status
- Detailed transaction histories for all users