2006
Cal develops first Shopify ‘beta’ store for Australia
The Working Party was born in 2011, back when Shopify was the underdog. A disruptive platform most Australian retailers had never heard of. Our co-founders, a design and technology expert and a fashion retail veteran, saw what others missed: the rare chance to finally build commerce experiences worthy of the brands behind them. We didn't hedge our bets. We went all in on Shopify when it wasn't the safe choice. That conviction changed everything.
More than a decade later, we've grown alongside the platform and the industry itself. What started as Australia's first Shopify agency became one of only four Platinum Partners across the entire Asia-Pacific region. We've watched eCommerce transform from simple storefronts to complex omnichannel systems, from strictly theme builds to headless architectures that redefine what's possible. Through it all, we've assembled some of the sharpest minds in eCommerce — senior strategists, designers and engineers who've dedicated their careers to mastering their craft.
What hasn't changed is our approach: partnerships first, always. Strategy that stays ahead of the curve. Design that refuses to compromise between brand and performance. Technical work built to last, not just launch. Today, we partner with Australia and New Zealand's most ambitious retailers, supporting them through transformation and optimisation that compounds over years. The platform evolved. The industry transformed. Our commitment stayed the same.
2006
Cal develops first Shopify ‘beta’ store for Australia
2009
Cal launches first Australian Shopify store
2011
The Working Party is founded by Cal Wilson & Kelly Brown
2012
The Working Party appointed official ‘Shopify Experts’ in the first round globally.
2014
Westpac x The Working Party's Digital Transformation Project is live.
2014
KOOKAÏ launches first eCommerce store on Shopify Plus
2017
The Working Party hosts Australia's first Shopify Plus Meetups
2018
Lovisa launches on Shopify Plus
2019
JB Hi-Fi launches on Shopify Plus
2022
Seafolly and Jets launch of Shopify Plus
2024
The Working Party appointed top-tier Shopify Platinum Partners
2024
The Working Party officially expands to New Zealand
2025
The Good Guys headless Shopify store is live
2025
The Working Party appointed Klaviyo Elite Partners
Real experiences from brands we’ve helped grow and succeed.
Their expert knowledge of the Shopify platform and enthusiasm to share and apply this knowledge has been instrumental in the success of KOOKAÏ's online business.
Libby Spiteri
eCommerce Manager, KOOKAÏ
Cal and his team feel like an extension of our brand, bringing enterprise-level expertise to our processes.
Chantel Brayley
Head of Marketing, Petal & Pup
We wrapped The Working Party into our scrum team. They weren’t just supporting implementation – they were coaching, transferring knowledge, and enabling our engineers to lead.
Alberto Simongini
General Manager: Engineering, The Good Guys
Evidence-led strategy that connects data, behaviour and commercial context to move the metrics that matter most to your business.
Intelligent design informed by user behaviour and conversion principles, creating distinctive experiences built by our ANZ-based specialist team.
Technical excellence across migrations, headless builds and custom development —delivered with enterprise rigour, clean code and long-term maintainability.
Expanding revenue through email and SMS expertise, international markets strategy, subscription commerce and intergrated marketing technology.
Our leadership team brings decades of combined expertise across retail and eCommerce strategy, engineering and design. They maintain direct involvement in client work to ensure consistency, quality and long-term partnership success.
We're building Australia and New Zealand's sharpest eCommerce team. Senior specialists who value craft, curiosity and collaboration, working on complex projects for Australia and New Zealand's most ambitious retailers.