Website design and development needed

Website Needed – Boutique Consulting Firm Website I'm looking for a talented freelance web designer (and developer) to design and build a website for my consulting company and put it online. This is not a typical corporate consulting website project. I am looking for someone who can create a unique, modern, visually refined digital experience that reflects strategy, innovation, execution, trust, and an ocean-inspired perspective, without being too corporate or luxurious About us The company is founder-led and works closely with clients to transform ideas and opportunities into structured projects with real-world impact. The brand is inspired by the Atlantic Ocean, particularly the Azores, and concepts such as direction, navigation, movement, adaptability, and long-term thinking. I need someone who can: * Design a complete visual identity for the website * Create a premium and distinctive user experience * Build a responsive website (desktop + mobile) * Integrate video backgrounds and subtle animations * Create a clean, modern, and timeless design * Help refine the overall digital brand presence Style & Inspiration, the website should feel: * Modern * Clean * Sophisticated * Ocean-inspired * Founder-led * Trustworthy * Human It should NOT feel: * Corporate * Generic * Template-based * Like a large consulting firm * Like a startup landing page Website Structure * Home * About us * Our Services * Projects * Contact The ocean should be present as inspiration, but not through obvious maritime clichés such as anchors, ships, or sailboats. Deliverables * Website design * Responsive layouts * Development * SEO-friendly structure * High-quality animations/interactions * Clean and modern UI/UX Please send: 1. Portfolio 2. Examples of websites you've designed 3. Relevant projects 4. Estimated timeline I'm looking for someone who values quality, attention to detail, and strong visual storytelling over generic templates. The goal is to create a website that immediately communicates: