Modernize and Theme-Update for Wordpress Site

I am looking for a competent freelancer to bring a modern touch to a WordPress site. Being task-specific details are currently undecided, it would be great if you could exhibit a proficiency for flexibility and adaptability. Responsibilities include: * Updating the current Flatsome WordPress theme for a fresh appeal as currently client Theme not updated since end of 2020. We want to change site to more modern theme layout of [login to view URL] vs current setup. * If freelancer already had access to Flatsome theme be even better to save buying licence. * Need to create dev site and copy live site in order to udpate theme as so that any errors that occur can be fixed on dev site so that when we know what to expect when we go to do it on live site. * Implementing a modernization plan, which may comprise responsive design, customizable fonts and colors, interactive elements, etc. * Updating or adding specific elements/features to enhance the site's modern presentation, which could involve a full-width layout, parallax scrolling, mobile optimization, and others. You will need knowledge of building sticky headers and getting them to disappear when sliding to max viewing. Ablitiy to write code like only show in stock bestsellers on the homepage. Potentilally other small coding like getting out of stock products to show bottom of the categroy pages for better customer journey. * Menu will need to be built so it shows categories and sub categories, phone number updated etc so dev site is close to live site to show client how it look. Update home page images of course so it revlevant to their site. Ideal skills: * Extensive WordPress experience, particularly with various themes. * Ability to adapt designs and technical features for modern, user-friendly appeal. * Proficient understanding of mobile optimization and responsive layouts. * A creative eye for design and detail, with the ability to make recommendations beneficial to the website's overall aesthetics and functionality. Please quote to complete the project but this project will be broken then into 5 milestones 1. Dev site up with theme update and site running. 2. Homepage updated with phone [login to view URL], images updated ,category and sub category + other menus built out 3. Sticky headers, bestsellers coding, mobile optmisation ie add to cart button shown at bototm of prodcut for cleaner checkout. Possible will add plugin for one click checkout 4. Tidy up and make sure FAQ, privacy polices etc done 5. Taken all this and updating live site or swapping sites over(with of course all orders etc upto date so client site not down)