Graphic Designer Needed for Print Magazine Design & Layout

We are looking for an experienced graphic designer / editorial designer to design and lay out a professional 12-page print magazine. We will provide the written content, images, branding guidelines, and general direction. Your role will be to take these materials and turn them into a polished, visually engaging magazine that is ready for professional printing. Scope of Work Design and layout a 12-page print magazine Create a clean, modern, professional editorial look Establish consistent typography, spacing, colors, and visual hierarchy Design article spreads, headlines, callouts, sidebars, and other editorial elements Incorporate supplied photography, graphics, advertisements, and branding Ensure consistency across all 12 pages Prepare the final files according to professional print specifications, including bleeds, margins, and CMYK color Make reasonable revisions based on feedback Deliverables Final print-ready PDF Packaged Adobe InDesign source files, including linked assets and fonts where licensing permits Any original graphics or design elements created specifically for the magazine Ideal Candidate We're looking for someone who: Has experience designing magazines, publications, catalogs, or editorial layouts Is highly proficient in Adobe InDesign Has a strong understanding of typography and editorial design Understands professional print-production requirements Can create a sophisticated layout without over-designing the content Has strong attention to detail and can work within an established brand Communicates clearly and can meet agreed-upon deadlines When Applying Please include: 2–4 examples of magazines, publications, catalogs, or similar multi-page layouts you have designed Your estimated turnaround time for a 12-page magazine Your proposed fixed price for the complete project Confirmation that you can provide both the print-ready PDF and packaged InDesign files Important: We are specifically looking for someone with strong editorial/print layout experience, not primarily a social media or web designer.