Freelance Book Designer - IllustratedPhotography Book

We are seeking a talented freelance book designer to collaborate on a highly visual, photograph-rich book about a profound spiritual experience with elephants in Botswana.
This is not a conventional publishing project. We're looking for someone who is both creatively adventurous and technically skilled—someone who enjoys collaboration, embraces an evolving creative process, and is comfortable working closely with a spiritual author who is deeply involved in the design and storytelling.
About the BookThis book tells the story of a transformative spiritual journey with elephants in Botswana. Spirituality and photography play a central role in the narrative, so the design must seamlessly integrate powerful imagery with thoughtful typography and pacing to create an immersive reading experience.
Who You AreYou:Have experience designing visually driven books, especially photography, art, travel, or coffee-table books.Have a strong sense of layout, typography, and visual storytelling.Are patient, flexible, open-minded, and collaborative.Enjoy working with authors who are actively engaged in the creative process.Can balance artistic vision with practical production requirements.Are comfortable refining ideas through discussion and iteration.
This role may not be the best fit for someone who prefers a highly standardized or rigid publishing workflow. We value creative exploration and are looking for a designer who can help bring an unconventional vision to life.
ResponsibilitiesDesign the overall look and feel of the book.Create elegant page layouts that showcase photography and narrative.Develop typography and visual systems that support the story.Collaborate closely with the author throughout the design process.Prepare final files for professional printing.
Bonus QualificationsExperience designing books centered on nature, wildlife, spirituality, or memoir.Knowledge of print production for high-quality illustrated books.Ability to suggest creative design solutions that elevate the reader's experience.
Future OpportunitiesIf we enjoy working together and the collaboration is successful, there will be opportunities to design several future books.
We're looking for more than a designer—we're looking for a creative partner who can help transform a remarkable story into a beautiful and meaningful book.