Chikankari Artisan Stories & Catalogue Creation

Job ID: 39950741

Budget: $250 – $750 USD

Title: 25 Artisan Stories + 30-Page Product Catalogue for Lucknow Chikankari (No-AI Writing) — 2-Week Sprint

Project
Create two print-ready publications for a women-led Chikankari initiative in the development sector:

1. Artisan Story Booklet: 25 human-interest stories.
2. Product Catalogue: 30 pages.

Scope

* End-to-end content and editorial design.
* Field/interview research for authentic, human-written copy. No AI text.
* Bilingual preferred (English/Hindi).
* Deliver print-ready PDFs + editable source files (InDesign package).

Deliverables

* Artisan Story Booklet: 25 profiles with photos, pull-quotes, consent notes, short process explainer, and impact metrics spread.
* Product Catalogue (30 pages): collections, SKUs, fabric/stitch info, size charts, care, pricing placeholders, QR links.
* Micro style guide: fonts, grid, color, image treatment.
* Assets: icon/infographic set, caption docs, and rights/consent folder.

Hard Timeline: 14 days total

* Day 1: Kickoff, outline, interview schedule, asset list.
* Days 2–5: Interviews and fact-gathering (on-site Lucknow or remote with our local team).
* Days 6–8: Writing and translation; first text-complete draft.
* Days 9–11: Design/layout v1; internal proof.
* Day 12: Client feedback round.
* Day 13: Final edits, bilingual proofing, prepress.
* Day 14: Handover of print-ready PDFs + packaged source files.

Requirements

* Proven experience with NGO/development storytelling and catalogues.
* Strong reporting skills: interview planning, consent capture, accurate transcription.
* Clean, human voice in English; Hindi proficiency preferred.
* Adobe InDesign/Illustrator/Photoshop fluency; prepress know-how.
* Ability to execute within a 2-week sprint; team of 1–2 welcome.

Compliance

* Strictly no AI-generated writing. Human-written only.
* All copy must be original and based on interviews/research.
* Provide image rights and signed consent forms at handover.
* NDA and data protection.

Budget

* Send a fixed-fee quote with line items: research/interviews, writing, design, translation, photography (if you include it), travel, and two revision cycles.

How to Apply
Share:

1. 2–3 relevant catalogues/impact booklets.
2. A one-page approach and sample TOC for both books.
3. Timeline confirmation for a 14-day delivery.
4. Your Hindi/English proficiency and Lucknow on-site availability.

About Us
SHWET: a women SHG-led Chikankari initiative in Lucknow focused on livelihoods, heritage, and ethical production.