Speed-Optimized Responsive Card Section in HTML

Job ID: 40492395

Budget: $30 – $250 USD

I am looking to hire a freelance front-end developer to help improve a section of my HTML5 website.
The project involves creating a clean, responsive section that displays seven small image/text cards. I am open to either:

A responsive carousel/slider with seven images/cards, or
A better alternative, such as a responsive grid of seven cards.

I would like the freelancer to advise on which option is best for speed, usability, mobile responsiveness, and visitor engagement.

Project Requirements

The developer should be able to:

Work with existing HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript files.
Create a clean, modern carousel or responsive card grid.
Display seven images/cards with text and clickable links.
Make the layout work well on desktop, tablet, and mobile.
Keep the page lightweight and fast-loading.
Optimize image sizing and spacing.
Use simple, understandable code that I can edit later.
Avoid unnecessary frameworks unless truly needed.
Provide the final HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code.
Clearly explain where the code should be placed in my existing files.

Preferred Skills
Strong HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript skills.
Experience with responsive web design.
Ability to write clean, simple, well-commented code.
Good eye for spacing, layout, typography, and usability.
Experience optimizing images and page speed.

What I Will Provide
The existing HTML and CSS files.
An idea of the seven images.
The text and links for each image/card.
A sample image showing the approximate size and style I want.

Deliverables
Updated HTML code.
Updated CSS code.
JavaScript code, if a carousel is used.
Mobile-responsive layout.
Brief instructions explaining how I can update the images, text, and links in the future.

Ideal Person
I am looking for someone who communicates clearly, works carefully, and can recommend the best solution rather than simply adding unnecessary effects. My priority is a clean, professional, fast-loading section that is easy for visitors to use. Also, I'm looking for someone who can began today and finish quickly.

Please include examples of previous work, especially carousels, sliders, or responsive card layouts. Please begin your response with the words, "I Got This."