Interior Book Designer Needed for a Premium 70th Birthday Trivia Gift Book

Project Overview I'm looking for an experienced Interior Book Designer with a strong eye for typography, layout, spacing, and visual hierarchy to create a premium-quality trivia gift book and deliver production-ready files for Amazon KDP (print-ready PDF and Kindle KPF). The manuscript contains approximately 22,000 words and includes: Trivia questions Multiple-choice quizzes Matching games True/False sections Lyric challenges "Who Am I?" quizzes Price-matching games "Share a Memory" reflection pages Chapter introductions Answer keys Decorative section dividers The finished interior should feel nostalgic, elegant, inviting, and easy to read, while maintaining a clean, uncluttered appearance. ** Important Note Please do not submit a proposal if your primary service is basic book formatting. I'm specifically looking for an interior book designer who can create a visually engaging, premium-quality gift book, not someone who simply imports a manuscript into a template. If your portfolio demonstrates strong layout design, typography, visual hierarchy, and creative interior book design, I'd love to hear from you. Project Specifications The Designer will create a professional, print-ready interior that meets the following specifications: Book Title: Happy 70th Birthday Trivia Challenge Trim Size: 8.5" × 11" Bleed: No Bleed Primary Font: Georgia, 16 pt (or an equivalent size if minor adjustments are required for design consistency) Maximum Page Count: 150 pages, including front matter and back matter The design should prioritize readability while using space efficiently to help minimize printing costs. The Designer is encouraged to recommend layout improvements that enhance readability, visual appeal, and the overall reader experience, provided the final layout remains within the agreed page-count target. If the Designer anticipates that the layout will exceed 150 pages, they will notify me before proceeding so that layout alternatives can be discussed and approved. Project Scope The Designer will create a cohesive, visually engaging interior that includes: Professionally designed chapter opening pages Consistent typography and page hierarchy Attractive layouts for trivia questions, matching games, answer keys, and reflection pages Decorative section dividers Tasteful nostalgic design elements A consistent visual style throughout the book The objective is to create a premium-quality gift book, not simply a formatted manuscript. Project Deliverables Upon completion of the project, the Designer will provide: Print-ready PDF formatted for Amazon KDP (Paperback) KPF file suitable for Kindle eBook publishing Complete editable source file (Adobe InDesign, Affinity Publisher, or equivalent) All linked graphics, assets, and fonts used in the project (where licensing permits) Any custom design elements created specifically for this project Final files prepared according to Amazon KDP specifications Post-Publication Update A placeholder for a QR code will be included in the initial layout. After the paperback has been published, I will provide the final QR code linking readers to the book's review page. The Designer agrees to make one final update by replacing the placeholder QR code and providing updated: Print-ready PDF KPF file Editable source file This post-publication QR code update is included within the scope of this project. Project Timeline The project is expected to be completed within one (1) week from the project start date. Communication & Revisions The Designer agrees to communicate promptly throughout the project and incorporate reasonable revision requests related to the agreed-upon design. Any significant design changes requested after approval of the overall design concept may require additional discussion before proceeding. Ownership Upon final payment, all work created specifically for this project shall become the sole property of the Author. This includes, but is not limited to: - Final print-ready PDF - Complete editable source file - KPF file - Any custom graphics or design elements created specifically for this project - The editable source file must be provided upon completion of the project so that future revisions or updates can be made if needed. Portfolio Requirements Please include examples of interior book layouts you have designed, particularly: Gift books Trivia books Puzzle books Similar interior book design projects Application Instructions To confirm that you've carefully read this project description in its entirety, please begin your proposal with the number: 70