Magento 2 Website Development and Optimization

I'm looking for a talented Magento 2 expert who can help bring my vision to life for my new website. I have some ideas for the design but would really appreciate your input or recommendation, so a keen eye for aesthetics and user experience is a must.

Magento is already installed, and a template is already installed. I guess we can modify the template to bring our ideas to life. Definitely need someone who has keen eye for aesthetics, design, and user experience.

Key functionalities I need integrated into the site include:
- Payment gateway integration
- Custom product filters
- User account and profile management
- Widgets for the website Installation
- Mobile Responsive and compatibility with all browsers

Additionally, I require:
- Assistance with Backend configuration
- Site speed optimization
- Any necessary core issue fixes to maximize performance

I will also need SEO optimization, so experience with this is a plus. The aim is to have a well-optimized, fast, and user-friendly website that is both visually appealing and functional.

Ideal skills and experience for this job:
- Proficiency in Magento 2
- Strong design sense
- Payment gateway integration experience
- User account and profile management skills
- SEO and site speed optimization knowledge
- Custom product filter implementation
- Good communication skills, as collaboration is key
- High Risk Products Industry, so having knowledge of working with Marijuana, CBD, Vape industry will really come handy.