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Hi! I’m producing a 40-page zine for Black Music Month and need a designer to handle layout and formatting. The zine blends interviews, short essays, and photography — very editorial, culture-forward, and visually clean. Think: a small indie magazine or art zine. Project Scope: Pages: 40 total (mix of photo spreads, interviews, and essays) Turnaround: Final file due within 7 days of project start Content: All text and images will be provided, neatly organized in folders Style: Modern, editorial, music/culture zine feel — no flashy effects Software: InDesign or Canva Final Deliverables: Print-ready PDF (CMYK, bleed marks) Web-optimized PDF or flipbook link (optional but preferred) Source file Ideal Candidate: Strong portfolio of editorial, magazine, or zine layouts Fast, communicative, and organized Available to start immediately Comfortable sticking to a pre-organized file structure and visual direction Start: As soon as hired Deadline: June 14 Daily or near-daily check-ins preferred to stay on track To Apply: Please send: 2–3 samples of magazine/zine/editorial work Your preferred tool (InDesign, Canva, etc.) Your rate within the listed range Confirmation of availability to meet the 7-day deadline