Unique UI/UX Design for connection and exploring Social Media App

I'm seeking a talented, passionate UI/UX designer with experience in mobile app design to create a unique, user-friendly interface for a social media application. This app is intended for connecting with friends

Core Features:

- Explore New Things: An engaging, interactive design for discovering and making plannings.
- Messaging and chat: The design should facilitate seamless communication between users.
- Photo and Video Sharing: An intuitive interface for uploading, sharing, and viewing multimedia content is crucial.
- Status Updates: Users should find it easy to post and view updates from their connections.
- Notifications Updates: The design should include a simple, clear way to manage notifications.
- Profile Updating: It should be easy for users to personalize and update their profiles.

Ideal Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience in UI/UX design, specifically for mobile applications.
- Strong portfolio of social media app designs or similar.
- Excellent understanding of user-centered design principles.
- Ability to create engaging, intuitive interfaces.
- Experience with designing for core social media features.