Figma to Social Media App

Description:
We are seeking a skilled mobile developer to build a fully functional mobile application (iOS + Android) based on an existing Figma UI design (~30 screens). The app includes user authentication, event discovery, content creation (stories/posts), user interaction features, and dynamic feeds. This is not an MVP — we require a production-ready release.

Technical Requirements:

Cross-platform development: Flutter (preferred) or React Native
Authentication: Email/password login, Google OAuth integration
Backend development: Node.js, Python (Django/FastAPI), or Firebase
Database: Cloud Firestore, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB – must support scalable user/events data and media references
Storage: Integration with AWS S3 / Firebase Storage for user-generated content (photos, stories)
API layer: REST or GraphQL – secure, modular, and scalable
Push notifications: Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) or OneSignal
Media handling: Image compression and upload + feed rendering
User flows: Feed, Explore Events, Create Event, Profile, and Social Interactions
Admin dashboard (optional): For moderation and event management
App Store readiness: Final build should be optimized, tested, and ready for submission to Apple App Store and Google Play

Bonus skills:

Experience with real-time updates (Socket.IO / Firestore listeners)
Experience with animations or smooth UI transitions
Familiarity with analytics tools integration (Firebase Analytics, Amplitude)

Please include:

Relevant portfolio links
Estimated timeline and cost
Preferred tech stack and backend hosting solution
Your typical process from handoff (Figma) to deployment