Non-Fiction Book Designer and Typesetter Needed

Job ID: 40588127

Budget: ₹1,500 – ₹12,500 INR

I have a completed, fully edited non-fiction manuscript focused on business leadership and am looking for an experienced book designer and typesetter to handle all post-writing production. The final deliverables must be tailored for high-quality global distribution via Amazon KDP (print-on-demand) and wide distribution networks like IngramSpark and Draft2Digital.
I already hold the independent ISBNs for this title and will be publishing it under my own author imprint.
2. Book Details & Scope
- Genre/Niche: Non-Fiction
- Word Count: Approximately 35,000.
- Elements Included: 09 Chapters, 5 Data Tables, 3 Call-Out / Quote Boxes, Index, Foreword]
- Target Print Size (Trim Size):[e.g., 6" x 9" or 5.5" x 8.5"]
3. Required Deliverables
The chosen freelancer will deliver the following final assets:
- Print-Ready PDF: Formatted precisely to the selected trim specifications with professional typography, correct running headers, margins, bleed, and page numbers.
- Reflowable ePub File:
Validated and fully optimized for digital e-readers (Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo, etc.) with a functional, clickable Table of Contents.
- Full Cover Spread (PDF): Front, spine, and back cover scaled exactly to the final page-count spine width calculation for print.
- Source Files: The native Adobe InDesign (.indd or .idml) package files upon final project completion.
4. Design & Aesthetic Preferences
- Interior Look: Clean, authoritative, and highly readable. Strong visual hierarchy for section headers and clear formatting for tables/blockquotes.
- Cover Direction: A compelling, minimalist, and modern non-fiction cover that stands out on digital storefronts even at thumbnail size.
- Comp Titles: Visual style should fit comfortably alongside books like [Insert 1 or 2 reference titles in your niche whose look you admire].
5. Timeline & Communication
- Start Date: Ready to begin immediately once hired.
- Desired Completion:[Insert target timeline, e.g., 4–6 weeks].
- Workflow: Expecting an initial sample of 1–2 styled chapters to lock in the layout/typography before formatting the entire text.
6. Application Requirements
When applying, please provide:
1. Links to your portfolio showcasing previous non-fiction interior layouts and full print cover designs.
2. A brief overview of your experience setting up files specifically to meet IngramSpark and KDP print-on-demand criteria.
3. Your estimated fixed-price quote and timeline for this scope of work.