UI/UX Design for Social Chat App

I'm in need of a talented UI/UX designer to craft an intuitive, visually appealing design for a chat application aimed at the general public. The project will focus on creating the MVP, covering 5-7 essential screens: splash, onboarding, main dashboard, chat, preferences, and user profile screens.

Key Responsibilities:
- Design the app to evoke feelings of trust and safety, while maintaining a clean, responsive aesthetic.
- Develop interactive prototypes to illustrate app functionality and flow.
- Provide detailed design handoffs for our development team.
- Conduct usability tests to gather insights on the user experience and identify areas for improvement.
- Incorporate user feedback into designs to ensure the app meets user expectations and needs.
- Create comprehensive design documentation for each screen and interaction.

Ideal Candidate:
- Extensive experience in mobile app UI/UX design, with a strong portfolio to demonstrate.
- Proficient in Figma and familiar with Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines.
- Able to create simple, clean designs that are also interactive and engaging.

The timeline for this project is 2-4 weeks, which includes the design phase and time for revisions.

In your proposal, please include:
- A link to your portfolio, specifically highlighting relevant mobile app design work.
- A brief explanation of your design process, including how you incorporate user feedback and testing.
- Your estimated project timeline, broken down by design phase, revisions, and final handoff.