Job Description: Graphic Designer – Book Design & Author Branding
Location: Remote (WFH)
Type: Part-Time Freelance (Project-Based, Hourly)
Confidentiality: High (Non-Disclosure Agreement Required)
Role Overview
We're building a talent pool of Graphic Designers who specialize in book interior design and layout. You'll design book covers, interior layouts, and possibly full author branding packages. This is a project-based role paid on an hourly basis starting at roughly one book a month, with volume increasing as needed. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, a signed NDA is mandatory, and use of AI tools on client materials is prohibited under a signed addendum.
Key Responsibilities
Book Cover Design: Design and present 3 cover concepts per title within 1 week of receiving the brief; revise until the client is satisfied.
Book Interior Layout: Design and format book interiors in InDesign using character styles and paragraph styles.
Proof Rounds: Before proceeding to full interior design, deliver proofs of key page designs for client approval — title page, table of contents, a chapter title page, and a text spread including a pullout quote.
Turnaround: Full book layout completed within 2 weeks of brief/content handoff.
Revisions: Incorporate client feedback and handle revision rounds efficiently.
File Management: Deliver print-ready and organized files via Dropbox.
Compensation & Work Structure
Rate: $5–7/hour
Volume: Starting at 1 book/month, with potential to scale up
Project-Based: Talent pool model. Engagement occurs on a per-project basis
Flexible Remote Work: Work from your own space while coordinating with an international team.
Required Skills & Qualifications
InDesign Expert: High-level proficiency — character styles, paragraph styles, master pages, and long-document formatting are non-negotiable.
Book Design Portfolio: Strong portfolio demonstrating book cover and interior layout work.
Branding Experience: Proven experience designing branding and marketing collateral.
Print Knowledge: Familiarity with print-ready file prep including bleeds, margins, and color profiles.
Remote Setup: Access to a high-performance computer and reliable internet.
Discretion: Total commitment to maintaining confidentiality and protecting client data.
No AI Tools: Client work must be produced without AI-assisted design, image generation, or content tools.
Nice To Have but not required
Author Branding: Build out branding packages including logos, business cards, brochures, posters, banners, and social media templates.
Social Media Graphics: Design static posts and graphics for author promotion across platforms.
Website design experience using Figma
Experience designing for self-published or indie authors
How To Apply
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(DM's WILL NOT BE ENTERTAINED)
IF YOU DO NOT MEET ALL THE REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.
Note: Shortlisted candidates must sign an NDA before any project details are shared.