MEAN Stack E-commerce Site

I'm looking to create a vibrant, user-friendly E-commerce platform using the MEAN stack for my small business that specializes in clothing and gifts. The site should be able to cater to diverse customer needs with the following features:

- Product Search and Filter: An intuitive and effective search and filter system to help customers find their desired products easily.
- Shopping Cart and Checkout: A seamless shopping cart and checkout process.
- User Reviews and Ratings: A section for user reviews and ratings to enhance customer engagement and trust.

The design style should be colorful and vibrant to reflect the nature of my products. Therefore, a background in UI/UX design with a knack for creating lively and engaging designs would be a great asset.

In terms of payment gateways, the website should integrate with both PayPal and Stripe for smooth transaction processes. Prior experience with these payment systems will be greatly beneficial.

Skills and experience required for this project include:
- Proficient in MEAN stack development
- Strong e-commerce website development background
- UI/UX design experience
- Proficient in integrating PayPal and Stripe
- Experience with implementing product search and filter, shopping cart and checkout, user reviews and ratings functionalities.